James Taylor is a 62-year-old, lifelong Maryland resident who grew up in Reisterstown. James was born with a mild cognitive intellectual disability but was not formally diagnosed until 2012 at the age of 56. As a young child, James had a close relationship with his parents. His mother was his primary care taker, but he also spent frequent afternoons fishing …

Chester Thompson was born in the summer of 1936 in Washington, DC. He grew up in the DC area where, as a young man, he married, and they raised nine children together. He was a hard worker throughout his life. Chester was a devoted father and supported his family by maintaining a long-term career as a truck driver.  Chester enjoyed …

Julian Butler is a 42-year-old father of five residing in Frederick County, Maryland. In May of 2017, Julian was working as a construction worker and leading an active life when he unexpectedly suffered a stroke, also known as a CVA. He had always been very physically active, but Julian’s life was drastically altered as he found himself paralyzed on his …

Jose is a 61 year old father and grandfather who currently resides in Harford County with his daughter Maria (Cary), son in law Luis, and their two daughters. Jose and his story is pretty remarkable. Up until October 2017, Jose was residing in his home country of Puerto Rico.

He has an extensive medical history which includes end stage renal …

In the fall of 2016, Carl Long was hospitalized for treatment of a devastating anoxic brain injury due to a heroin overdose. This brain injury left him unable to move his extremities and swallow on his own as well as with many other physical and mental challenges. Upon discharge from the hospital, Carl was transferred to a nursing facility for …