107.3 KFFM » children’s village

My Autistic Son Spends a Magical Moment with Santa

John Riggs — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:47:04 +0000

Our local Children's Village hosts a Christmas-type party every year that features arts and crafts, games and Santa is there with gifts for everyone. My autistic son, who doesn't like to be around strangers or like to be held, found something about Santa that made him pull up a seat right by his side.

West Valley Cheerleaders Hosted a 'Cheer Camp' with Children's Village

John Riggs — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:32:31 +0000

Just wanted to give a personal ‘Thank You’ to the West Valley high school cheerleaders for hosting a Cheer Camp through Children’s Village. My girls had a blast! I’m a huge fan of Children’s Village for everything they do an provide to Yakima. My autistic son gets help, therapy and support through Children’s Village and [...]

107-3 KFFM Will Host Children's Miracle Radio-Thon May 17th and May 18th (Video)

Rik Mikals — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:24:21 +0000

107 3 KFFM is gearing up for our annual CMN radiothon that benefits Memorial Hospital and Children's Miracle Network May 17th and May 18th. KFFM has been involved for many years and it is all for the kids of the Yakima Valley. I've included a great video of the kids and staff at Seattle Children's Hospital singing along to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"...

PNWU Run For Your Life Is Coming To Yakima April 14th (Photo)

Rik Mikals — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:39:06 +0000

Get ready to get healthy this weekend with the PNWU Run For Your Life …It’s being sponsored by the Pacific Northwest University. You’ll be able to enjoy live music, events for kids, family 1 mile race, raffles,prizes, food and more! The Health Fair starts at 10am and the 5k fun run/walk starts at 11am. All [...]

Today Is World Autism Awareness Day – Meet My Son Jaron

John Riggs — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Today, April 2nd, is National Autism Awareness Day and I couldn’t be more aware as my 3 year old son has autism. He’s like any traditional 3 year old boy. Super active, loves to play, loves ice cream. Y’know, he’s 3. It’s just he also happens to have autism. He sees things differently than most, [...]