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Advisory Group

Alex Beuning M.D.

Kristina Beuning Ph.D.

Mary Beyer

Adam Davila, Founder,   Active Posture Care 

Suzanne Gonzalez,MA,   Educator

Elizabeth Hart, Pres. & CEO,
  RISD Excellence in Education Foundation 

James Hopper (Parent)

George Hopper

Leonard Krugel, CPA

Michelle Krugel

Greg Lanier MDiv, MBA

Gerald H. Miller, Ph.D.

Lewis H. Miller MPP, J.D.

Shari Scholten, Sr. VP, Wells Fargo,The Private Bank

Jeanne White, Realtor

Sharon R. Miller, LCSW-Emeritus

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Moving Into 2012

The Name Change is official.  We are now the Robert V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund. 

 

CROSSLINKED WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION..........

We are pleased to announce that a second, crosslinked website that will focus on the development of opportunities for camping experiences in SW Florida is under construction. The domain name will be www.trailwayscamps.org.  WATCH FOR UPDATES HERE.




OUR STORY

The idea of camping experiences for adults with disabilities began as a vision of the Miller family, after the passing of our son Robert in the Fall of 2005. Robert was born with severe disabilities, and truly enjoyed the time he spent attending camp as a child and young adult. Since his passing. the Robert V. Miller Fund was established to develop camping experiences and provide resources for adults to participate in camping experiences that provide fun, friends and support. These experiences for the campers also enable parents and caregivers to rest, relax and enjoy some time for themselves knowing that the person they love will be enjoying interaction with others.

Robert V. MillerRobert V. Miller

 Robert was born July 28, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan.  He passed on September 3, 2005 after a lifelong battle with debilitating effects of neonatal adrenal leukodystrophy ending with complications from congestive heart failure.  Throughout his life Robert inspired individuals placed in relationship to him.  No one was unaffected by his amazing intuition, his laugh, his joy of social connection. He considered his job an opportunity to do his best. He had few "things", "cared for few "things", and it was a significant gift when he gave his trust. 

Robert's laugh found a place in the heart and memories of all who knew him. His short sayings slip from the lips of family, friends and those who came into frequent contact with him.  You just couldn't help it.  Somehow his wisdom, insight, fight for life, and satisfaction from learning one new thing worked in him in a way that slipped inside you and made you want to get up and go out everyday.


HISTORY OF THE ROBERT V. & BENJAMIN G. MILLER FUND

2005--The Robert V. Miller Fund was established in honor of Robert V. Miller.

2006-- A volunteer Advisory Group was created.

2007--Two pilot week long camp sessions were implemented and one Site Partner was selected.  (Disciple Oaks Retreat Center) and one Organizational Provider was funded. The first "I AM SPECIAL" Disability Challenge fund raiser was held.

 2008-2009-- four week-long camps were held, the first alumni reunion was launched, a wheel chair accessible pathway was installed at the site.

2009--Partnership with the Austin Community Foundation was established.

2010-2012 Two Organizations were selected and funded to provide nine four day camps/retreats.  A monthly program of structured peer socials was implemented for one distinct special needs group.

2012--The Fund name was changed to the Robert B. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund. A partnership was established with the SW Florida Community Foundation as well as the Austin Community Foundation. A SW Florida Site Partner was selected (Riverside Retreat Center). SW Florida Advisory Group is being established and an organizational provider search has been launched.  A Legacy Fund was created at the Eau Claire Community Foundation to secure the future of the Fund.