JACOB'S FUND :: The benefits of equine therapy

Cameron and Landon

Over the years, we’ve witnessed some pretty amazing things. Time and time again, the silken red thread has brought people from all walks of life together to help children in need. We love sharing these stories with you, but no story is quite as good as being there in person, to better understand something to the fullest.

That’s why we’ve created a new video about hippotherapy: to help our supporters better understand how life-changing equine therapy can be for children. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video must be worth at least 1,000,000. 



In the video, you'll hear Cameron and Landon's mother, Melissa, share her boys progress since they began hippo therapy. Recently, she also sent this update: 

Both boys are now potty trained! Cameron is learning to read and write this year. He is almost completely independent and thriving. Landon has recently learned to answer questions and understands yes and no. I am very close to having a conversation with him. The other day he brought me some play food and asked me if I was hungry. I almost fell off the couch! It was the best play food I have ever eaten and a moment I will hold dear to my heart. He has learned to read his name first and last and is singing about 5 songs. We are forever blessed to have had help along this journey and are eternally grateful to The Red Thread Promise. To God be the Glory! ~ Melissa

HAITI :: Video accolades!

We have exciting news to share! 

Do you remember the beautiful video that Tell Collective (formerly BE Productions) shot for us, visualizing the story of The Red Thread's work in Haiti? We just found out that the video won an Addy in the Public Service category in 2012! 

What's an Addy you might ask? Per the American Advertising Federation's website: "The ADDY® Awards honor advertising's best & brightest. The awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising from media of all types, creative by all sizes and entrants of all levels from anywhere in the world." 

We are humbled that our work, so beautifully captured by Tell Collective, won this award. If you haven't seen the vide or just need a refresher, please watch. 

Here's the story behind the video and the men who made it happen.

Bob, director extraordinaire

Al and some of his assistants!

A heartfelt thanks again to Tell Collective for their work on this dynamic piece!

Mountain Top Ministries School

When we visited Gramothe in March, the Haitian government had not yet allowed the schools to open. Thankfully they opened shortly after we returned to the states. We are privileged to share this video from the Gramothe school where Kathy taught English the week prior to the quake.

Students are engaged in a beautiful song, When The Saints Go Marching In. At the end you will hear Willem talking about how important school is for these children.

Special thanks to Little By Little Haiti for sharing this video with us.

Incredibly Moving Video

Praise You In This Storm

Enough said.

Haiti Team Member in the News

15 of our 26 team members from our Haiti trip.

From left to right: Karen (foreground), Kathy (behind Karen), Wade peeking out, Erin & Tom.

During our recent trip to Haiti, TRTP team members were privileged to meet Karen Henderson, a medical professional from Terre Haute, Indiana. She joined the team of doctors, nurses and physician assistants who had come to work in the clinic at Mountain Top Ministries (MTM) during MTM's first week of operations following the earthquake.

I (the author) met Karen at the airport in Port au Prince, where we frantically searched for our bags among the crowds and gathered close to Willem as he guided us swiftly through customs. She and I rode together in one of the trucks to Mountain Top Ministries. As we drove, Karen was video taping much of the material that you will see on the newscast from WTHItv 10.

She video taped throughout the week and, if you watch closely, you will see Kathy (TRTP President) and Erin (TRTP board member) working in the clinic.

Thank you, Karen, for your moving pictures of life in Haiti.