Johnathon, a true winner, wearing his medal, with his therapeutic riding instructor, Bryan
There are a lot of things about Johnathon that make him a
winner, says Bryan, his therapeutic riding instructor:
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Exceptional listening skills
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Eagerness to excel
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Willingness and desire to learn new things
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Having a sweet and kind disposition
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Being motivated by his own perception of success
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His positive outlook
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Character
When we learned that Johnathon had won the medal for Focus
at McKenna Farms Annual End of Year Horseshow at McKenna Farms in February, we
wanted to know more about this amazing young man.
Johnathon is fourteen; he’s been diagnosed with autism. He
stopped talking at three and a half years old. The next few years were up and
down for him. A team of very helpful clinicians and teachers worked with him
for two years. Then, his teacher left. Johnathon slipped back; once again he no
longer talked.
But in May, his mother, determined to find a new program for
him, discovered McKenna Farms. After his first visit, he came home excited and
eager to tell his dad multiple details about his experience at the farm. Since
then, he’s begun to thrive, and once he discovered the horses, Johnathon’s been
on an upward trajectory. He loves his horse, Coal, and Coal stimulates him to
do excel.
Jacob’s Fund is thrilled with Johnathon’s accomplishments
and we are grateful to be a part of his growth as he works hard to reach his
full potential.
“He is a unique young man with unlimited potential. His
focus and drive earned him the Focus award,” said Bryan, his therapeutic riding
instructor.
We’re cheering Johnathon on and we hope you do, too.
If you’d like to help this kind and capable teenager further
along the road to a bright future, please consider donating to Jacob’s Fund.
Our address is:
Jacob’s Fund
1630 Tipperary Drive
Middletown, Ohio,
45042-3875
If you’d like to learn more about Jacob’s Fund, or would
like to volunteer at one of the facilities we partner with, please contact us
at 513-423-0108.
We’re grateful that you want to help Johnathon and our other
Jacob’s Fund’s Kids live the fullest possible lives. Thank you.
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