Rachel Ritchie

Rachel Ritchie

In early 2013, nine-year old Rachel approached her mom saying, “I have an idea.”

She envisioned a playground that would accommodate everyone, including children who have physical limitations that often prohibit their use of traditional playground equipment.  

Rachel had the support of her parents to go and try and talk with the Vine Grove Council. Her presentation included drawings, grant locations, projected cost evaluations, and her own ADA research. After she spoke and they seemed receptive to her ideas she said, “it felt awesome.” Rachel has a goal of trying to raise $100,000 and she’s on a mission to do exactly that. You name it she’s trying to do it. She’s getting support from local city officials in Hardin County, coordinating lemonade stands, yard sales, jewelry making, selling t-shirts and more.

Two years later, Rachel Ritchie’s passion and persistence for her project, Rachel’s Fun for Everyone, has connected hundreds of people who share Rachel’s desire to better our community.  By building the equipment, Rachel believes that all children can play together, without the fear of being teased because they can’t access the playground.

“You should always put others before yourself.  It’s the right thing to do.  It’s the right way to go. Always.” ~Rachel Ritchie


Rachel Ritchie has appeared in the following PEACE Fund Radio episodes: