Loving Luca Foundation

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We are a nonprofit that promotes equality for children with genetic disorders and special needs. It's okay to be different! How can we help?

Loving Luca Foundation (LLF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded based on a sweet boy named Luca! He was born with Partial Trisomy 13 and was later diagnosed with Epilepsy and Autism. Luca is now 8 years old and is doing so many things that doctors weren't sure he would ever be able to do. We hope that Luca can be an inspiration for families that are in similar situations. The Loving Luca Foundation is committed to providing support and inclusion to all unique children and their families. We are partnered with 3 hospitals in Chicago and work closely with their Genetics Departments to help to supply comfort totes to all newly diagnosed children. We offer giveaways for things such as adaptive footwear annually, host events for our special families and also contribute to funding for research for genetic disorders. Loving Luca Foundation promotes the inclusion of all unique children and that we area ll equal. Fill out this form and we'll get right back to you! https://tinyurl.com/LLF-Requestforassistance

09/13/2026

Luca finished the I Can Du-it Duathlon hosted by BDI Playhouse Therapy this year with a big smile on his face! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️😊

Congratulations to all of the finishers on an incredible accomplishment! A special shoutout to those sponsored by LLF 💜 🎉👏

08/29/2026

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚! 🎉

Luca has spent 12 years teaching us about love, laughter, courage and that apparently PB&J is the perfect meal for any occasion. 🥜 His smile lights up the room, his laughter is contagious and he really shows everyone how to appreciate the simple things in life.

As we celebrate Luca today, we also celebrate every unique child and every family on this journey. I can only hope we continue to create a world where everyone has a place to belong.

Keep shining, keep smiling, and keep changing the world just by being you 💜

08/17/2026

I can’t believe this boy is in seventh grade!! He was SO excited for the bus this morning 🚌💜

08/02/2026

🌊 Last-Minute Swim Party Invitation! 💙

Tonight is the Loving Luca Foundation’s Annual Swim Party at Pelican Harbor in Bolingbrook!

We’ve had a few cancellations due to the less-than-perfect weather, so if your evening has opened up, we’d love to have you join us! The venue is already reserved and paid for, so we’d love to fill those spots with families who can make it. Just send us a quick PM and let us know that you will be joining and will add you to the list 💜

We hope to see you tonight!

07/07/2026

Luca’s dad wrote a children’s book!👏🏼 📕

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 is a story about Luca the lemur and how he learns to communicate without words as he journeys through nature. It was created to bring joy and connection to children and families 🫶🏻

This book is more than just any other book though! It is a way to honor Luca, spread love, and help make a difference. Proceeds go directly to the Loving Luca Foundation!

Every smile matters. Every share helps carry Luca’s light a little farther. Please help to repost 💜

0rder your copy 👇🏼
Https://tinyurl.com/thesmilethatchangedeverything

07/01/2026

𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡

We've rented the entire outdoor pool at Pelican Harbor in Bolingbrook so every child can enjoy a fun, welcoming evening where they can simply be themselves 🫶

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮
🕡 𝟲:𝟯𝟬–𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠

𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 are welcome. Whether your family wants to swim, play, relax, or connect with others, we'd love to see you there! Tickets are sponsored by Loving Luca Foundation and our generous donors 💜

👉 Sign up now to reserve your family's place!
https://tinyurl.com/LLFPoolParty26

06/23/2026

Our latest drop off of Comfort Totes to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago was hand delivered by Luca himself!

These totes are provided to parents of babies and children newly diagnosed with genetic disorders, offering comfort and support during an unexpected journey.

Every family deserves to know they are not alone. 💜 🧬

06/18/2026

We have scholarships available to cover entry fees for racers!! Please join us for BDI Playhouse Children's Therapy annual Duathlon in September 🏆

04/24/2026

The BDI Playhouse Children's Therapy Duathalon is back!!

04/02/2026

👕💜 Spread Kindness 💜🫶🏻

It’s Autism Acceptance month and we are spreading KINDNESS! This fundraiser not only supports our community and celebrates kindness, it also gives back to LLF.

I’m sure we are familiar with the phrase “ If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all”. We are just getting straight with our version: “Be Kind or Be Quiet” 🤐 Also, reminding everyone that Kindness is Free! 💜

Several color combos and styles to choose from! Create yours today 🫶
https://tinyurl.com/LLFKindness

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http://www.lovingluca.org/, https://linktr.ee/lovinglucafoundation

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