Supporting programs
that promote Inclusion
and build Community!
Mission
Our mission is to provide grants to individuals, teams, and organizations that seek opportunity, build community, and promote inclusion through sport or other activities while supporting people of all abilities.
Vision
Our vision is to create long-term, positive impacts on individuals, families, and communities through advocacy and inclusive programming.
Media Highlights
Intentional Inclusion - LA Metro Magazine (April 2024)
Welles featured in Hannaford commercial for their Feed Maine promotion (February 2024)
WMTW Channel 8 CommUNITY Champion - All is Welles (April 2021)
INCLUSION - COMMUNITY - PERSEVERANCE
Thank you for joining our community! All is Welles (& Willa too!) came to life in 2018 when we learned shortly after birth that our son, Welles, had Down syndrome. We knew from the beginning that we wanted Welles to have a village around him to give him every opportunity to succeed and be included. We began designing hats and other apparel to help spread the cause and to raise much needed funds for programs that promote inclusion. The logos on our apparel include three arrows which are symbolic of the three copies of the 21st chromosome which is otherwise known as Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. These three arrows are known in the Down syndrome community as the lucky few. These arrows represent inclusion and community, as we are stronger together, and it's a symbol of perseverance as we rise up and move forward to overcome the challenges that we face.
In December 2022, our family welcomed Willa Ruby into the world. We truly are the Lucky Few, as like Welles, Willa has Down syndrome. Willa's start to life has had its ups and downs but she continues to amaze us with her strength and will to succeed as she checks the boxes week in and week out! At such a young age, her determination is truly inspiring as she continues to persevere! "Where there's a Willa, there's a way!"
We thank you for your support and be sure to check us out on Facebook @alliswelles to follow our journey and to be part of a community that chooses to include!
#alliswellesandwillatoo #theluckyfew #inclusionmatters #igotthis
All is Welles Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Inclusion • Community • Perseverance
All contributions from All is Welles Inc come from gear sale proceeds and in kind donations. We cannot thank our village enough for your continued support for our cause and inclusive programming!
2024 Contributions
Spark Inclusive Arts (Spark Dance Program)
Special Olympics Athlete Sponsorships
Auburn Suburban Buddy Ball (in partnership with Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce)
PALS Mismatched Socks FUNdraiser (World Down Syndrome Day Awareness Project)
Community Giving
2023 Contributions ($5,580)
Lisbon High School Special Olympics Snowshoe team
Aroostook County Special Olympics Basketball Program - Snowdogs (Donation in memory of Lorette "Memere" Nicknair)
Auburn Suburban Buddy Ball (in partnership with Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce)
Lewiston Strong (Seal Family)
Spark Inclusive Arts (Spark Dance Program)
Community Giving
2022 Contributions ($2,500)
#TeamRocket lid collection
Edward Little High School Unified Basketball Team
Matthew Closson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Auburn Suburban Buddy Ball (in partnership with Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce)
Preston's March
2021 Contributions ($3,250)
Unified Basketball Programs: Lewiston High School , Leavitt Area High School, Edward Little High School, Lisbon High School & Middle School, Brunswick High School & Mt. Ararat High School
Auburn Suburban Buddy Ball (in partnership with Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce)
2020 Contributions ($1,500)
Special Olympics of Maine (KeyBank company match)
2018 & 2019 Contributions ($3,000)
Special Olympics of Maine
Down syndrome Awareness Walks
Welles
Director of Fun
Welles is a 6 year old ball of energy who loves to be the life of the party! He has quite the following thanks to his fun loving nature and handsome cuteness. His village is large in numbers and even bigger with love! We cannot thank you all enough for following our journey and helping to spread the cause! When we choose kindness and choose to include we turn one smile into so many more. You'll be sure to recieve a smile when you meet or see our director of fun, All is Welles!
All is Welles Inc is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.