Stories

Hi!  My name is Colton.  I am a junior at White Bear Lake Area High School.  I have Down syndrome and selective mutism, so I… Read More »Colton Smith

When my mom was five months pregnant with me, she was in a serious car accident. It was a miracle we both survived. I was… Read More »Roa Thayer

Hi, I’m Renee Matuza, and I’m in 11th grade. I like to play with American Girl dolls and their pets. I also enjoy coloring, doing… Read More »Renee Matuza

My name is Erik Yates and I am in 10th grade at White Bear Lake Area High School. I live with my Mom, Dad, and… Read More »Erik Yates

James was on track with his first year of developmental milestones.   However, at 18 months, the pediatrician said that he was supposed to have more… Read More »James

At 8 months, Beth was taken by ambulance two hours away to a hospital. There a CT scan was done, and the doctors found a tumor… Read More »Beth

Ferol was born via an emergency C-section. At the time, Ferol’s father didn’t know if his wife or their baby was going to live.  Ferol… Read More »Ferol

Nathan is a speaker, writer, dancer, drummer, and a great showman. He has given more than 100 speeches to Lions Clubs, the Arc of Minnesota,… Read More »Nathan