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Hank's Friends Hank's Friends is the village to support you in your special needs journey. We doubted every move and feared every corner. Are there special needs dentists?

We are a collaboration of non-profits, businesses, families and individuals who are eager to help each other get connected to the resources and people we all need. “With the birth of Hank, we were blessed with a tremendous and wonderful addition to our world. As time passed and the typical progressions weren’t present, we found ourselves lost and alone, asking questions that no one we knew had ever asked. Hank required specialists, accommodations, and assistance at levels we didn’t recognize or even think to provide. How would
we find a special needs pediatrician? Where would we take our child with sensory issues for a haircut? Would our child ever get to go to a movie theater, a baseball game, or a family night of bowling? They say it takes a village to raise a child, but we felt like we had no village... no friends. We were wrong. As it turns out, Hank’s got a lot of friends. We just needed to find them. We discovered that we live in a giving and supportive community filled with individuals, business owners and service providers who are ready and willing to help. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” - Matthew 19:14

We’d love for you to join our superhero network of businesses who are happy to support special needs families. We invite you to become a friend of Hank’s!

10/11/2026

🦍✨ ADVENTURE IS CALLING… AND HANK’S FRIENDS IS ANSWERING!

This is ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR EVENTS — and it’s easy to see why! 💙 It gives our exceptional loved ones a chance to climb, explore, try something new, and SHINE! 🌟

To help make sure our limited tickets go to the families this event was created to serve, please visit hanksfriends.org and become a Hank’s Friends family member.

💙 Family membership is ALWAYS FREE!

🎟️ Tickets are sponsored, but LIMITED! If you request a ticket, please make sure you can attend so another family doesn’t miss out.

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Go Ape – River Legacy Park East | Arlington, TX

🌙 Grab your glow sticks and come climb, connect, make memories, and let your exceptional loved one SHINE! ✨

👉 Visit hanksfriends.org for all event details and ticket link !

10/11/2026

The heart of Camp Summit isn’t its activities—it’s its people. 💙

Summit welcomed our Hank’s Friends families with open arms, and our incredible counselors made all the difference.

In their own words, you’ll hear why they serve, why they return season after season , and what Camp Summit means to them. Their passion and care create a place where every camper is celebrated, challenged, and loved exactly as they are.

To every Camp Summit counselor: thank you for giving our families the gift of trust, joy, and unforgettable memories. We are deeply grateful.

10/11/2026

If there’s a voice that keeps tugging at your heart… don’t ignore it. 🤍

Even in the hardest seasons, when the road feels uncertain and heavy, trust that God is already making a way out of no way.

What feels like ashes today can become something beautiful tomorrow.

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“To give them beauty for ashes…” — Isaiah 61:3 ✨

Hold on. Keep the faith. Your story isn’t over—He is still working.

10/11/2026

Who's ready to bowl and raise some money for our friends at St. Timothy Christian Academy⁉️ The sixth annual RP11 Strikes and Scholarships is set for Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. ⚾️🎳

Lane Sponsorships are available. ⭐️

🔗 https://bit.ly/4yd9b36

10/10/2026

Some dreams are so big they require courage to imagine and faith to pursue.

We dream of a world where every person is treated with dignity, valued for their worth, and welcomed through inclusion. Every life matters. Every soul has value. Every person deserves the opportunity to live their best life.

At Hank’s Friends, we believe that how we care for the most vulnerable among us reflects the strength of our community. Dreaming is only the beginning—we must also have the courage, faith, and determination to make those dreams a reality.

Together, we’re building a more inclusive world. 💙✨

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10/10/2026

Join Success On The Spectrum McKinney's families and staff for a FREE Autism Family Fall Carnival!

Activities include:
🎃 Indoor Jungle Gym
🎃 Face Painting
🎃 Treasure Scavenger Hunt
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating
🎃 Basketball
🎃 Anchor Toss
🎃 Pirate Bowling
🎃 Duck Pond Prize Catch
🎃 Refreshments
🎃 Music

🗓️ October 3 at 11am

To learn more about this event, be sure to click the link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-autism-family-fall-carnival-sensory-friendly-fun-mckinney-tickets-2000656102258

Aaron and I are truly honored to be recognized as DifferenceMakers by Dominique Cares. ❤️ Hank’s Friends is deeply perso...
10/10/2026

Aaron and I are truly honored to be recognized as DifferenceMakers by Dominique Cares.

❤️ Hank’s Friends is deeply personal to us, so this recognition means more than we can say.

And what makes this night even more special? The proceeds support Dominique Cares’ amazing day rehabilitation program serving adults with disabilities. That’s a mission we are incredibly proud to stand behind.

Thank you, Dominique Cares, for this beautiful honor and for the work you do every day. 💙

We’d love for our Hank’s Friends family to celebrate with us! 👟✨

📅 October 10 | 6:30 PM
📍 Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park
🎟️ Join us here⁠

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