Please join our 'Walk" for the children with disabilities held on November 10, 2012 at Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Rd., Matthews. Smart with Heart is a non-profit organization built by a teen FOR teens who lead with the goal of championing the needs of children with disabilities. Smart with Heart was founded by Stephanie Wahab - a 16 year-old teenager who loves life!

Who is Stephanie Wahab?

Stephanie also saw a need for teen age bullies. They needed help seeing how wonderful children with disabilities truly are; how their challenges have shaped the spirited, positive people they are. And there was born Smart with Heart - a foundation that helps children with disabilities by pairing them with smart teens who want to make a difference by volunteering to champion the social, academic and physical needs of challenged children.

What Can Smart with Heart do for you?

Well . . . that depends on whether you have a child with a disability or are a leader who wants to champion children. Or both.

If you are a parent, teacher or have a child with a disability, Smart with Heart can:

• Champion a child's social life among their peers
• Help a child gain confidence
• Assist with academic challenges
• Pair a child with peer "buddies"

If you want to lead the effort in championing children with neurological and physical challenges, you've come to a place where you can make a difference. Smart with Heart can:

• Give you the community service hours you need to earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award
• Provide you with valuable experience learning how to help children overcome social, academic and physical challenges
• Build your leadership skills