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Jane’s Story

Jane Eppard June 2, 2023 No Comments
Last year, I celebrated five years as Family Hope Foundation’s Executive Director. But I’ve been linked to the organization since it was just a dream - a spark yet to…
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Day Sixty-Three

Jane Eppard March 20, 2023 No Comments
On May 12, 2013, Asher arrived abruptly at 27 weeks, weighing just two pounds. Because the initial picture was bleak, Asher was sent immediately to the NICU. His APGAR score…
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Opening a Whole New World

Jane Eppard December 8, 2022 No Comments
When you are visually impaired, the world can be a scary place. Maria was afraid to touch, explore, and interact with her surroundings. Moreover, Maria exhibited repetitive behaviors observed in…
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A Million Dollar Smile

Jane Eppard December 2, 2022 No Comments
Aidan was such a sweet, carefree baby; until he wasn't.  Around one year old, he developed bronchitis and pneumonia frequently, and no doctor could tell us why.  We were shuffled…
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Growing Together as a Family

Jane Eppard October 11, 2022 No Comments
When Forrest was about six months old, we noticed he was overly responsive to loud noises. He would become inconsolable at things like dogs barking or kids laughing. He struggled…
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Finding Our Way Back

Jane Eppard August 8, 2022 No Comments
The pandemic was a perfect storm for Liam.  He struggled with emotional trauma, new and worsening mental health issues, and two years of profound learning loss that resulted in significant…
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Expecting an Extraordinary Life!

Jane Eppard March 16, 2022 No Comments
Three years ago, our son, Sutton, received a Family Hope Foundation scholarship to help offset the cost of occupational therapy. At that time, I explained to Family Hope Foundation that we…
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Cerebral Palsy Can’t Stop Me

Jane Eppard March 7, 2022 No Comments
“Hello! This is Joel Flair.  Welcome to the Joel Flair Show!” Actually, this is Thomas Hodge and that’s how I open up my monthly music podcast, the Joel Flair Show.…
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