Wednesday, December 28, 2011

ADVOCACY - "Greater things are still to be done"

As we enter a new year I wanted to share this video of the positive seeds Chloe has planted with policymakers and VIPs, and the smallest Voice truly can make the Largest Impact!
http://youtu.be/BZP9ldWbNZw

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

My "LifeSong"

During this season of Miracles and Angels I have been reflecting on my "Lifesong" and the incredible journey God has led my family on. In the story "A Christmas Carol" it was Tiny Tim, the young boy with the disability, who changed the most wretched man in town, and this ultimately transformed the whole community. In the past 8 years I have witnessed this miraculous transformation power through the Bright Light my beautiful Angel Chloe shines on everyone she comes into contact with, and I feel very humbled and Blessed that I can be a loud Voice for these priceless children. Here is my "Lifesong" video, and I challenge everyone to consider what you will be remembered for and leave behind once your journey on this earth is complete! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm1Kw8qG2S4

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

"My Great Story" - Chloe meets Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

The National Down Syndrome Society "My Great Story" section posted a story about Chloe's visit with Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers at the US Capitol, and it truly shows the ABILITIES and VOICE of these precious children:
http://www.ndss.org/My-Great-Story/Virtual-Storybook/Celebrity/Chloe-meets-Congresswoman-McMorris-Rodgers-and-goes-onto-the-floor-of-the-House/

Saturday, August 20, 2011

To Serve and Protect: A Dad’s Reflections

IMPACT is a national publication from the University of Minnesota. Please click and read article on page 9 about the positive seeds Chloe has planted:
http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/241/241.pdf

Click here for text version of article:
http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/241/7.html



Friday, July 29, 2011

Planting Seeds for The Miracle League

Chlloe is helping to spread the good news about the Miracle League Field in her community:
http://www.caseysclubhouse.com/?page_id=2

http://www.caseysclubhouse.com/?page_id=19

Thursday, July 28, 2011

A Family's Journey

Below is the link to the powerpoint I use when presenting our "Family's Journey"
http://206.82.23.133/files/Handouts10/EILM111710b.pdf

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Women of Grace Television Show

The 2 TV episodes I taped for "Women of Grace" on EWTN are now available for viewing online. Please pass this on, and now more than ever we need to raise our voices and show the world what a Priceless Blessing children with Down syndrome are.

Navigating the System: How to Be An Advocate (Program 10230)

"The only disease that needs to be "eradicated" is the culture of death we live in with its twisted mandates for perfection. If Down syndrome is a disease then the world needs to catch the symptoms and spread them quickly - unconditional love, purity, innocence, honesty, and an incorruptible spirit of Light!"
http://catholicwomenofgrace.net/tv-shows/10230-Navigating-the-System-How-to-Be-An-Advocate.html

Preparing for Loving Challenge (Program 10229)

"Having a child with a disability allows you to quickly discover the true heart and core of people, and Chloe and all children with disabilities are a wake-up call to a world obsessed with perfection, instant gratification and self."
http://catholicwomenofgrace.net/tv-shows/10229-Preparing-for-Loving-Challenge.html
Posted by Chloe at 9:29 AM

Friday, April 29, 2011

National Pro-Life Radio Interview

On 04/21/11 I did an interview on National Pro-Life Radio with Host Day Gardner about what a Priceless Blessing children with Down syndrome are to this world, and I shared the journey God has led our family on. You can listen to the interview by clicking here: http://nplr.mdsone.com/da/2230045

Thursday, April 28, 2011

NDSS "My Great Story" Chloe reads to Governor Corbett

Check out Chloe's story about reading to PA Governor Tom Corbett on the NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society) website:
http://www.ndss.org/My-Great-Story/Virtual-Storybook/Celebrity/Chloe-Reads-to-the-Governor-of-PA/

Sunday, April 24, 2011

PA Pro-Life Leadership Award 2011

We were notified recently that our family is the recipient of the 2011 PA Pro-Life Leadership Award, and here is the letter: http://www.renewamerica.com/images/columns/110319kondrich.pdf

Monday, April 18, 2011

Chloe learning at the Outer Banks

Chloe practices writing her name in the sand at the Outer Banks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUx5UBRox-o Chloe practices kicking a soccer ball at the Outer Banks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZcwAQU-9Xw

Friday, April 15, 2011

Whiz Kid: Chloe Kondrich

"She may only be seven years old, but Chloe Kondrich has a resumé more impressive than most adults. Kurt also works to educate people on the promise that lies within children with Down syndrome. Statistics show that 93 percent of expectant mothers chose abortion when they find out their baby had Down’s. Kurt hopes Chloe will help people change their minds and realize that every child, regardless of a special need, is a perfect child." http://upperstclair.patch.com/articles/whiz-kid-chloe-kondrich

Friday, April 8, 2011

Chloe reads "Whose Shoes?"

Chloe recently received a copy of the PA ONE BOOK "Whose Shoes" http://paonebook.org , and I wanted to share this video of her reading the book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnpdrnKtKgs

Monday, February 14, 2011

Planting Positive Seeds - Grove City College Harbison Chapel

On Tuesday 02/08/11 Chloe's Dad had the honor of addressing 1475 students, faculty and guests at Grove City College Harbison Chapel concerning what a priceless Blessing children with Down syndrome are to the world (It was also carried live on Grove City College Radio). You can listen to the presentation by clicking http://www2.gcc.edu/media/chapel.htm and then clicking on Kurt Kondrich 02/08/11

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Perfectly Human: My Upward Down Syndrome Journey

"People ask me what it is like to change careers so radically, and I respond that I really have not changed my work focus at all. My mission now is the same as it was during my days as a Police Officer - "To serve and protect".
http://blog.beliefnet.com/thinplaces/2011/01/perfectly-human-my-upward-down-syndrome-journey-by-kurt-kondrich.html

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Grove City College Chapel

On Tuesday 02/08/11 Chloe's Dad will be speaking at Grove City College Chapel about what a Priceless Blessing and Light children with Down syndrome are the world!
http://www.gcc.edu/UserFiles/File/Student%20Life/ChapelSchedule_Spring11.pdf

Monday, January 10, 2011

Chloe's Family Invited to 2011 DEC International Conference

Chloe and her family were asked to be the keynote at the 2011 Division for Early Childhood International Conference in Washington DC:
http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/conference/DEC2011/Congressional%20Save%20the%20Date%202011.pdf

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Chloe Reading Warm Mittens

On 01/04/2011 Chloe made a picture and read a short story about "Warm Mittens" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvX9ceduJL0