"We've seen kids' lives change...We're trying to break the cycle that kids find themselves in when they have been let down by a parent or adult figure in their lives, A lot don't know how to build a loving, healthy relationship because of what's been done to them. We try to instill positive life skills so they can overcome their past."
~ Stacy Gormley, President of the Fidelis Foundation, FL
~ Stacy Gormley, President of the Fidelis Foundation, FL
This was said by Stacy Gormley; the president of the Fidelis Foundation in Florida. She said that by using the horses as a 'therapist', she has see the children's lives change. Stacy's goal; as well as the rest of the Fidelis Foundations', is to help gain the children's trust and instill life skills. The children have lost trust in people because they have been let down by someone they trusted. The foundation has helped children from ages 2 through 17 to build confidence in themselves and the horses, healthy relationships, and their self-esteem levels. The Myrtle Beach branch is headed by Sybil Lee who hopes to extend the services to people in the surrounding areas. The Fidelis Foundation helps children who are underprivileged, abused or neglected, foster children, those who have HIV/AIDS, Autism, Down Syndrome, and more. The Branch in Myrtle Beach offers their service to children at the following places: Waccamaw Youth Center, Mercy Kids, Celebrate Kids, Life House Care Center, and Citizens Against Spouse Abuse (CASA).
Frost, Janelle. "Healing on Horseback." (2010): n. pag. Web. 9 Nov 2010. <http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/08/28/1659909/healing-on-horseback.html>.
It is good that we have found new ways to help emotionally and physically hurt children. We need to show them that they are cared for. Keep up the good work Melea.
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