Stories of Hope

Make Way for Madi

In early 2020, James and Jaime Walker were eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child, Madison “Madi”, never imagining the challenges ahead when Jaime went into labor. After prolonged…

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Meet Austin Hanson: A Capper Then & Now Story…Paralympic Athlete and Tireless Advocate for People with Disabilities

In 1974, a sweet baby boy named Austin was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy after complications occurred while recovering from a surgical procedure. Despite his physical challenges, Austin is…

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Carrie Greenwood – Then & Now…Champion of disability pride and advocacy

At one time, there was a shy little girl named Carrie who was told that she needed to better advocate for herself, however, she was too young to understand what…

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Izaiah & His Family: Hope & Success Through Therapy

Imagine a little boy with severe medical challenges that at times left him barely able to walk or lift his head let alone leave home, or sometimes even bed. Now,…

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With Confidence and Determination Kyson is Swinging for the Fences

Around this time nine years ago, we shared the remarkable story of two-and-a-half-year-old Kyson. In 2012, his parents, Jaryl and Stephanie received the unexpected news at their 18-week ultrasound that…

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Kylah: Learning New Skills, Building Strength, and Sharing Smiles

Every parent has dreams about their child’s future even before birth – activities they might participate in, the career they may choose, and more. These moments were no different for…

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From around the globe to building abilities at Capper… A.B. Charts His Path to Success

Over 30 years ago, a young boy named Abdallah “A.B.” Anwar who was born with cerebral palsy, moved over 7,300 miles away from his home in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to…

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Kendra’s Story: Taking Charge of Her Future

Nearly 13 years ago, we shared the inspirational story of Kendra Turnbough, who at the time, was a college student receiving physical therapy at Capper Foundation. At the time, she…

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Victoria’s Story: A Journey of Discovery

For nearly four years, Victoria has taken the initiative to make positive changes in her life to help her gain greater independence with the assistance of Capper Foundation’s Adult Day…

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Edison’s Story: Cleared for Takeoff

On September 26, 2022, Edison Sinkler was involved in a life-changing accident that led him to receive treatment at Capper Foundation. Through his own determination, support from his family, and…

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