“Charlie just wants a friend,” says his dad, Pierre Chuong. “He has been with the same small group of autistic boys in a self-contained classroom since the 3rd grade, is known as, ‘the boy that doesn’t talk, ‘and hasn’t found anyone he can call a friend.”
Let’s let Charlie know he’s worth getting to know! You are cordially invited to celebrate Charlie’s 13th birthday party with him.
Saturday, December 10th, 1 PM – 3 PM in EST
Superplay 1600 NW Courtyard Circle Port St. Lucie, FL. 34986
RSVP here and wish Charlie a Happy Birthday as he will be checking his wall
Press Release
Charlie’s Birthday Party Flyer
As an honored guest, you are invited to have a super time at SuperPlay There is no admission cost to attend the party. However, those that want to participate can purchase discount party passes for the day of the party for 20 dollars which include
• two hours of bowling,
• shoe rental,
• equipment rental,
• seven dollars’ worth of game room tokens,
• two slices of pizza,
• unlimited drinks,
• and, of course, a delicious custom birthday cake from Seriangely’s Sweet Inspirations by cake creator Maria Lopez Ruiz.
Ecto Force Ghostbusters will be there with their Ectomobles; Ecto-1P and Evto 1V. Other Superheroes Guardian Angels, and surprises will be there as well to join the super party. Celebrate Charlie’s birthday and stay as long as you want to play! You can RSVP to Charlie’s birthday party here.
We are looking to raise 200 for basic party supplies. Every dollar helps, and any money over our goal can also help others in need of support. Please contribute here.
The Cherab Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming Friendship Circle event to help a special needs child make friends. Charlie is 12 years old, autistic, and in the 6th grade. He has no friends and feels alone in the world.
Charlie is a super sweet boy diagnosed with autism, and he will be turning 13 this December 13th. He is intelligent and attentive but struggles in communication and processing conversations. Therefore, he is known as the “boy that doesn’t talk” and has no friends.
Since being diagnosed as on the spectrum, his classroom has been in an ESE isolation class with other autistic boys.
Attending school has always been challenging for Charlie because he isn’t around other children and has no friends. Since being diagnosed as on the spectrum, Charlie’s classroom has been in an ESE self-contained isolation class with other autistic boys.
At home with his family and when they travel together, he loves discovering new places on the map and has an excellent memory of new places and things. He finds joy in pranking his mom and dad. He’s kind, considerate, and thoughtful to others and even animals. Strays that come onto our property always get something to eat! He helps with chores, shopping, and even cooking and gardening.
But what Charlie is missing is friendship. Charlie would love to have a friend.
He needs to know that he is worthy of having friends and that he is not alone,” said Pierre. “I’m sure other kids out there feel the same way; because they are different or learn things a certain way doesn’t mean they aren’t fun to be around.”
For the past 12 years, Charlie has celebrated his birthday only with family. “We would order his favorite superhero flavor of the year cake and spend a lot of time and money on decorations and gifts to make his birthdays special, but we didn’t have anyone to send invitations to!” Even virtually, there is no friendship. Charlie would love to play video games with other children, but that has also been painful for Charlie. The other children will mock the way he speaks and laugh at him. Due to this, Charlie no longer tries to play video games with other children despite how much he would love to.
Finally, this year, driving to his Jr. High open house, he asked me, “Can I be in a regular classroom so I can make some friends?” My heart just sank, and I knew I had to do something right there.
Reading about a Cherab Friendship Circle birthday party for William Morales gave Charlie’s parents the idea to have an event for Charlie to help him make friends. ” Please help me and parents like me create a happy world for our children to live in, where they can be safe and have fun,” Charlie’s father, Pierre, said.
As the guest of honor, Charlie, along with the Cherab Foundation and the Chuong family, welcomes the whole community to join him to celebrate all those individuals and families out there feeling the same alienation and come out and join the fun, share some cake and make a few new friends. “I want Charlie and children like him to be happy and enjoy life to the fullest with compassion for each other.
Charlie and his family, SuperPlay, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Seriangely’s Sweet Inspirations, Ghostbusters, and Superheroes, along with the Cherab Foundation team, look forward to hosting you. We are, extending the invitation to like-minded, kindhearted individuals to come out for a day of fun, food, friendship, games, and of course, a bowling-themed birthday party.
Charlie was a toddler when his parents started wondering if he was different from the others and if his differences all added to something. Lack of speech. Phobia of loud noises. A strong dislike for crowds. Inability to socialize well with peers. Google searches always led Charlie’s parents to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Cherab Foundation’s Friendship Circle event brings together children with and without disabilities. The goal is to provide a fun, supportive environment where children can socialize and make friends, focusing on Charlie, who is turning 13 and has never had a birthday party with friends. Charlie doesn’t get invitations to other children’s birthday parties.
Cherab Foundation’s Friendship Circle is an important event, as it helps children with special needs learn how to socialize and connect with others. It also allows other children to develop compassion for others and the importance of acceptance and understanding.
Because Charlie is entering his adolescent years, he is starting to think more about friends and socializing. This Cherab Friendship Circle event will help Charlie meet other kids, including some going through the same things he is. Charlie can talk to the children that attend, learn from them, and maybe even make lifelong friendships.
Charlie is a wonderful boy who loves to travel and explore new places. He has an excellent memory and is fantastic at ping pong. His late grandfather played with him, and he enjoyed it very much. Charlie’s favorite thing in the world is going to Legoland and going on cruises with his family to discover new destinations. He also enjoys eating pizza, reading comics, and playing video games. Charlie is excited about having his first birthday party and making new friends.
For those unable to attend, Charlie loves receiving and opening mail but typically doesn’t get any birthday cards outside his family. We are hoping this year; he’ll get a few more. You can mail birthday cards or birthday gifts to Charlie Chuong through:
Charlie’s Birthday
C/o Cherab Foundation
2301 NE Savannah Rd, #1771
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
For more information on the Friendship Circle event or how you can donate, please visit cherab.org
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