Sparkle Fund | Shelbyshineson

Spreading Shelby's light.

THE SPARKLE FUND

Removing roadblocks

Creating possibilities.

Shelby lived a big, full life filled with adventures, experiences, connection and joy. The Sparkle Fund was created to help remove some of the roadblocks that can keep individuals with special needs from doing the same.

NOMINATE SOMEONE

Why the Sparkle Fund exists.

Shelby showed us what a full life can look like.

Shelby loved an adventure. She traveled, explored, celebrated, laughed, made memories and experienced life surrounded by people who loved her.

We wanted Shelby to experience as much of life as possible. Our family traveled, explored, celebrated, laughed, made memories and found adventures together. When there was something Shelby wanted to do, we did our best to find a way to say "yes!"

Along the way, we also came to understand that saying yes isn’t always easy. For families caring for someone with special needs, sometimes a financial or practical roadblock can stand between “I wish we could” and “Yes, let’s do it.”

That understanding is at the heart of the Sparkle Fund.

Through Shelby Shines On, we want to help remove some of those roadblocks for other individuals and families—opening the door to new experiences, greater independence, meaningful connections, special memories, and opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach.

This is one of the ways we are keeping
Shelby’s light shining...
by helping someone else find their yes.

Sometimes a little help can open a big door.

Every person’s story is different. The Sparkle Fund is about helping remove the roadblocks that can stand between someone with special needs and a fuller life. That might look like…

Making memories that might otherwise be out of reach.

Helping someone take the next step toward doing more for themselves.

Opening doors to activities, friendships, community and belonging.

Providing practical resources that can open the door to something more.

Every person's story is different. If there is a roadblock we haven't listed here, tell us about it.

Know Someone Who Could Use a Little Sparkle?

Maybe someone came to mind while you were reading this.

A family member. A friend. Someone you work with or care for. Maybe even yourself.

If there’s a roadblock standing between someone with special needs and an opportunity to experience more joy, connection, independence or simply more of life, tell us their story.

You don’t have to decide whether the request “fits.” That’s our job. Tell us who they are, what’s standing in the way, and what could become possible with a little help.

Let’s see if Shelby’s sparkle can help find a way to yes.

Love loudly. Live boldly.

1. Tell Us About You

Who are you nominating?

Your first name

Your last name

Your email address

Your phone number

Your relationship to the person you are nominating

2. Tell Us About Your Nominee

Now introduce us to the person whose story you’re sharing.

Name of the person you are nominating

Nominee city and state

3. Tell Us Their Story ✨

Help us get to know them—not just what they need, but who they are and what makes them shine.

Tell us about this person. Who are they, what do they enjoy, and what would make a difference in their life?

What roadblock or obstacle is standing in the way of this person living a fuller life?

What opportunity, independence, connection, participation, or joy could become possible if this roadblock were removed?

Optional: Help Us Put a Face With the Story ✨

If you'd like, you may share up to three photos of the person you're nominating. Photos are optional and will be used only to help the Shelby Shines On team better understand this nomination. Uploading a photo does not give Shelby Shines On permission to share it publicly.

Upload up to 3 photos

4. How Could the Sparkle Fund Help?

Tell us what could help remove this roadblock and turn a “we wish we could” into a “yes.”

What are you asking Shelby Shines On / The Sparkle Fund to help provide?

Approximately how much will this cost?

If known, who is the vendor, provider, program, or organization that would supply this item or opportunity?

Website or link to the item, provider, program, estimate, or other supporting information (if available)

5. A Couple of People Who Know Their Story

Please share two people we may contact to help us better understand or verify this nomination. No formal reference letters are required.

Reference #1: name, relationship to nominee, phone and/or email

Reference #2: name, relationship to nominee, phone and/or email

6. Just a Few Last Things

How did you hear about Shelby Shines On or The Sparkle Fund?

Is there anything else you would like the Shelby Shines On team to know?

I have read and agree to the Sparkle Fund Nomination Acknowledgment. I certify that the information provided in this nomination is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Nomination Form