Posts by Mountain Shadows

Residents Dive Deep into Life at Mountain Shadows Swim Program By Sheryl Wilde “Peace is knowing that I did everything I possibly could have done, that something beautiful will come out of this, and that I will come back stronger than ever before.” ~ Missy Franklin, 5-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer. Ty Marri is 11…

Mountain Shadows Community Services Department –  Changing Lives One-on-One By Sheryl Wilde  “Mountain Shadows does more than provide residential, transportation, child care and site-based day program services,” says Arlene Galvan, Director of Program Development, Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services. “Through the Mountain Shadows Community Services Department – the Tailored Day program, Independent Living Services, and Respite…

By Sheryl WildeWhen Caymin met Joanne Tawfilis last year, he didn’t speak. He’d been bullied at school and he always held his head down, rarely looking up from the floor.Just one year later, this 16-year-old autistic young man is now not only talking, but laughing, and getting straight A’s in all of his classes. Caymin…

The Sound of Thunder: 5th  Annual  Biggs Harley Davidson Poker Ride for Autism  to Benefit  Mountain Shadows   Can’t make it? Participate by making a donation online! Click Below.

This is why we do it:Because Brittany wants to serve.As part of her service, Brittany goes to the naval hospital once a week, each and every week. She visits the amputees.A quadriplegic, born with cerebral palsy, Brittany pushes a special lever on her wheelchair with her right hand to “drive” down the long hospital hallway…

In the Mountain’s Shadow Lies a valley of angels Some cannot speak … Yet their hearts sing of untold glories Some cannot walk … Yet their spirits soar beyond the heavens Some cannot see …Yet their eyes behold the light beyond the darkness All are miracles Dear Mountain Shadows Family:As the holiday season approaches, I’d…