Author name: Sophie & Madigan’s Playground

In 2013 our family was struck with an unthinkable tragedy when our home caught fire and we lost our beautiful daughters Sophie & Madigan. Sophie & Madigan’s Playground was formed to keep the girls memory alive through our Play Learn Create programs and the development of a public memorial park.

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans Dinner

This month the kids picked Building Veterans as the recipient for their monthly service project. The kids created a meditation center, and brought the guys a meal this past Monday. Throughout the moth they worked together to created a menu of pot pie, salads, desserts, and some drinks. The Meditation Center was lovingly put together […]

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans Dinner Read More »

PINK Friday is off and running!

Are you as excited as I am for PINK Friday? We’ve got some amazing vendors this year, and some that are returning after multiple years. I’ll do my best to highlight a few that are starting their PINK Friday giving early! First up Great Paint Parties will be holding an event November 11th We’ll be

PINK Friday is off and running! Read More »

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans ~ Wk 3

Yesterday at SaMP Kids ~ Compassionate Kids Club we had a small lesson on equality and fairness. The kids were all given a band aid and then they were given an “injury” some had broken arms, some a black eye, some a scratch. We talked about how sometimes treating everyone equally isn’t what is right.

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans ~ Wk 3 Read More »

Pirate & Princess 5k and fun run!

September 30th 2017 Sophie & Madigan’s Playground held our third Pirate and Princess 5k and fun run! Adults, kids and pets dressed in their best pirate and princess attire to run the course at Monocacy Village Park. We had a lot of fun, while we raised some money for the organization!   Pictures thanks to

Pirate & Princess 5k and fun run! Read More »

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans ~ Week 2

The SaMP Kids have chosen to make a meal and serve the men at Building Veterans as a part of their service project for this month! If you or your kiddos are interested in helping and haven’t already committed to an item for the meal, please consider bringing a covered dish ~ Last names A-L

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans ~ Week 2 Read More »

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans

Yesterday the SaMP Kids had an opportunity to learn about Building Veterans. Building Veterans is a peer to peer supportive recovery program with a holistic approach.  Program participants live in supportive housing, attend mandatory classes and either work, attend school or volunteer in the community. They support those who struggle with personal issues and addictions. 

SaMP Kids ~ Building Veterans Read More »

5th Annual PINK Friday is coming!

PINK Friday returns on November 17 for our 5th annual #shoppingforSophieandMadigan event! You Shop. They Donate! So kick off your holiday shopping before Black Friday, avoid the stampedes, and shop for a great cause! All of our participating businesses donate a portion of their sales for the day. The money raised helps us hold our

5th Annual PINK Friday is coming! Read More »

SaMP Kids ~ September Project ~ BIAB

The SaMP Kids worked so hard this month to pull together an “EVERYTHING Sale” for Blessings in a Backpack. They collected items from the community, made posters, and called local business owners to set up the location for the sale. This week they met at Dublin Roasters Coffee to set up. The kids took turns

SaMP Kids ~ September Project ~ BIAB Read More »

Park Concepts

Our team has been hard at work creating the concepts that will become Sophie & Madigan Lillard Memorial Park. We are very proud of what we will be bringing to our area in honor of Sophie and Madigan. While we continue to wait for the land to become available for use we would like to

Park Concepts Read More »

SaMP Kids ~ Compassionate Kids Club ~ BIAB wk 2

Today at SaMP Kids – Compassionate Kids Club we continued making a plan for our September project to support Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick, MD with our EVERYTHING SALE! Echo read “How to Build Community” and led a discussion with the kids on various forms of “community” and how we can support them. The kids

SaMP Kids ~ Compassionate Kids Club ~ BIAB wk 2 Read More »