Posts by Mountain Shadows
FDD Grant: Community Event Series 2026
Mountain Shadows Support Group named Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) Grantee MSSG is awarded a $10,000 grant for its Together We Thrive Community Celebration Series of Events. Pictured, left to right, at the check presentation, Trisha Brodd, Residential Services Director/MSCH-San Deigo, Arlene Galvan, Director of Operations/MSSG, Brittin Parker, Sr. QIDP/A, MSCH-San…
Read MoreMini Horses & Marshmallow Kisses
Mini Horses & Marshmallow Kisses Marshmallow, the red-sneakered, miniature therapy horse. by Sheryl Wilde Good things come in small packages, and that is certainly the case with miniature therapy horse, Marshmallow, from Hearts and Hooves in Ramona. Marshmallow and his handler, Jeanne Benowitz, recently visited residents at MSCH –…
Read MoreGood Dogs: K9 Companions at Mountain Shadows
Good Dogs (and Canine Companions) Bringing Joy to Mountain Shadows Residents MSCH-San Diego resident, Nancy, meets Canine Companions, Teri and her dog, Cath. “So, in all my lives as a dog, here’s what I’ve learned. Have fun, obviously. Whenever possible, find someone to save, and save them. Lick the ones you…
Read MoreDoug Cook: A Mountain Shadows Story
Celebrating Our Mountain Shadows Founders Doug and Linda Cook, Mountain Shadows Founders, on their wedding day. Honoring the Cook Family The Shadow Knows: The Mountain Shadows Story Doug by Sheryl Wilde Doug Cook: The Path of the Heart Warrior Author’s Note: “The Shadow knows.” Doug…
Read MoreAlex & Natalie
Celebrating Our Mountain Shadows Mothers Your Donation Will be DOUBLED Today! You can Make TWICE the Impact In the Lives of Residents Like Alex Mountain Shadows Superhero: Alex – Bearer of Joy Thanks to a Generous Donation from the Gaspare Family Trust YOU Can Be A Superhero Too! In Honor…
Read MoreJanet Steen: Big Mama
Celebrating Our Mountain Shadows Mothers We are Still $3,950 Away from Our Goal of $8,500! You Can Still Make a Difference in Honoring Our Mountain Shadows Mothers! Your Donation Will be DOUBLED Today! You can Make TWICE the Impact In the Lives of Our Residents Janet Steen, 30+ Year MSCH-Riverside…
Read MorePeggy Lawlor: Leaving a Legacy
Celebrating Our Mountain Shadows Mothers Your Donation Will be DOUBLED Today! You can Make TWICE the Impact In the Lives of Residents Like Mickey Thanks to a Generous Donation from the Gaspare Family Trust In Honor of our Mountain Shadows Mothers Your DONATION will be DOUBLED up to $8,500! Click Here to Double…
Read MoreTina Price, RN
Help Chart Our Course for the Future! Thanks to a Generous Donation from the Gaspare Family Trust In Honor of our Mountain Shadows Nurses Your DONATION will be DOUBLED up to $8,500! Click Here to Double Your Donation! Honoring Our Mountain Shadows Nurses Tina Price: Health Services Coordinator, RN ‘Ohana Times Three+ …
Read MoreMSF New Board Member: Kristi Day
MSF New Board Member: Kristi Day The Greatest Mercy Kristi Day, New MSF Board Member by Sheryl Wilde “I don’t talk about my first son very often,” says Kristi Day, new MSF Board Member. “Many people don’t have any idea about that chapter in my life. But I think, when you’ve…
Read MoreKenny: Mayor of Mountain Shadows
Kenny Lewis: The Mayor of Mountain Shadows Charting the Course on The Map With No Names The Mountain Shadows Map With No Names by Sheryl Wilde The discovery of the Mountain Shadows Map with No Names was made accidentally when an employee was cleaning out a shed on campus. …
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