WE BELIEVE

Every child
is a gift

Children of all abilities are GIFTS and perfect just the way that they are! We are excited to provide fun social opportunities, an all-inclusive playground and adaptive sports at our center.

YOU CAN’T BE
A GOOD PARENT
WITHOUT SPACE

All parents need relief from the constant caretaking duties that come with being a great parent! We want to give parents that RELIEF, no matter the abilities. We want to be that support, without judgement, and resource for those necessary breaks that keep YOU going!

THE WORLD NEEDS
MORE RESPITE CARE

The 24/7 care and attention necessary to care for kids, but ESPECIALLY to care for kids with different abilities, can leave a parent feeling drained, stressed, and isolated. We are here to FIGHT for families and kids to help improve awareness and resources.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

KRISTIN CERIANI
PT, DPT, CEO

Kristin Ceriani is one of the founders and board directors of WHALE, Inc.  She has been researching and working on starting a respite center in Greeley for over 10 years and is very EXCITED for WHALE to open in 2024.  Kristin is a member of the Colorado Nonprofit Association.  She is also an owner and CEO of Oasis Pediatric Therapy and has been a physical therapist for over 20 years. 

LACY HOYER HELMS
MA CCC-SLP, PRESIDENT

Jacqueline “Lacy” Hoyer-Helms, MA CCC-SLP is the co-founder and president of the non-profit We Help and Love Everyone (WHALE) that was established in 2022. WHALE provides center-based respite services to children of all abilities. Lacy is also the president and co-owner of OASIS Pediatric Therapy. OASIS Pediatric Therapy provides skilled physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and family CNA services to children in 10 Colorado counties.  

MEET THE BOARD

Matthew Bruzewski
Director

Matt is a Northern Colorado native. He went to college at Dakota Wesleyan University where he majored in Multi Media and Design and played on the college baseball team. In 2014, he co-founded FR Clothing & Supply in Platteville, Colorado. In 2019, he married his beautiful wife Adeline, and they now have 2 growing boys at home, Maximilian and Cal. They also have a black Labrador named Dora who goes to work with Matt every day and is the store mascot.      

They live in Greeley, Colorado where they love being so close to their family. They are involved with their local church where Matt serves on the finance council and Addie helps run a mom’s meet up group. You can usually find them in the backyard playing wiffle ball, or on a walk around their beautiful neighborhood.  

Nick Knapp
Director 

Nick, who is a KBS Vice President, set aside plans to become a physician to join the family business. He specializes in taxation of individuals and small businesses and is an expert on payroll best practices. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son, loves to cook and play piano.  

Brian Lawrence
Director

Brian Lawrence lives in middle Tennessee with his wife and three boys. He is a life and leadership coach. When he is not having adventures with his family, he loves to barbecue with friends and visit distilleries.  

Cameron Linder
Secretary and Director  

Cameron Linder is a former Air Force officer who owns and operates the largest specialty insurance program for bowling and family entertainment centers in the nation. His personal mission is glorifying God through serving and fighting for those who have no one else in their corner.  


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