Juggling Life
Juggling Life is a non-profit organization based in Dunellen, New Jersey. The organization's purpose is to inspire and emotionally heal disadvantaged children through juggling. Volunteers representing Juggling Life travel to children's camps where they teach juggling and other healing arts. Juggling Life's events include volunteer jugglers, singers, and dancers who perform for disadvantaged children through specially designed programs.
History
School teacher Louis De Lauro began volunteering at camps for ill children in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2004. The program expanded in 2006 changing its name to Juggling Life, from New Jersey is Beautiful. In 2006, Ben Saltzman created a documentary based on Juggling Life and its accomplishments. In 2008, Juggling Life became a member of Blossom International's not-for-profit program. By 2010, Juggling Life gained attention through Saltzman's documentary, the addition of juggler Jennifer Slaw as Executive Director, and Blossom International's online presence. In 2010, Juggling Life's Jennifer Slaw, appeared on a Good Morning America segment which led to more support, funding and opportunities.
Members
Louis De Lauro
Louis De Lauro is the president and founder of Juggling Life. Louis has been teaching 5th and 6th grade classes for 21 years. He has volunteered at camps for children with cancer for nearly 22 years, teaching juggling and chess. During his tenure in Dunellen, Louis coached 4 chess teams to state championships. Lou won several teaching awards and honors during his tenure in Dunellen
Jen Slaw
Jen Slaw is the executive director of Juggling Life. In 2002, Jen Slaw received an award for her creativity and innovation through her talents with juggling. She began volunteering with Juggling Life in 2008. Jen aims to make a difference in the lives of others by not only entertaining them, but inspiring them to pursue their own creative dreams.
Billy Galewood (Bushwalla)
Billy Galewood, also known as "Bushwalla", is Juggling Life's celebrity spokesperson. The Cleveland native is a song writer and singer. In the summer of 2010, Bushwalla volunteered with Juggling Life at Camp Quality for children with cancer and in 2011, he performed in their benefit show in Princeton.