Joe's Pond

Joe's Pond Vermont

A Place For All Reasons...

By Bob and Dotty Noyes
1559 West Shore Road
Cabot, Vermont





Our Promise to Nicholas


Our grandson, Nicholas Dainiak, has been a camper at Joe's Pond since he was 2 months old. In May he will be 7 years old and looks forward to more visits. Sliding down Fillion's hill in the winter and swimming and playing in the brook in the summer. Riding on the boat to the play ground and getting ice cream at Hastings Store is always a must. Pumping water at the pump and riding in the cart on Mom's bike. Burt Frye gave him a wonderful ride through the woods with his horses and buggy last summer. Nicholas laughed so hard when the horses tooted!

Nicholas was diagnosed with a fatal brain disease called Batten Disease at five years old. Two years ago Nicholas was running in football and soccer, spoke clearly and was no different than his friends. Nicholas is now completely blind, uses a walker to get around, slurs most words, dementia has started and will eventually take his life at a young age.

This disease can be cured today if only there were enough funding. Our family is working hard to raise money to help Nicholas and many other children like him. You can make a difference in these children's lives too. Visit our website: www.OurPromiseToNicholas.com

The joy that we have with our children and grandchildren can be fleeting. We all hope to extend the times of wonder with our loved ones. Our grandson and other children with Batten Disease need help in their struggle so that they may live and grow and enjoy the many special times with their families that can often be taken for granted.