Caroline's Cause

Mission:
To reduce the financial burden of a post-secondary education for special-needs families
Who We Are:
In 2010, David and Drew Ann Long created the first shopping cart for older children and adults with special needs. They named the cart in honor of their daughter, Caroline, who is diagnosed with Rett Syndrome…Caroline’s Cart!
The success of Caroline’s Cart would not be possible without the support of families that advocate for their local grocery store and other retailers to provide a more accessible, inclusive and pleasurable shopping experience for their loved one.  So, when David and Drew Ann began thinking of ways to give back to this community, they wanted to do something that rewards special needs families in a way that was special and familiar to them. 
Today, Caroline’s Cause is a non-profit charitable organization that provides scholarships to undergraduate students who have siblings with severe disabilities.  
What We Do:
We provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need who have siblings with special needs. We also strive to raise awareness of the financial challenges facing special-needs families.