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Nathaniel’s Hope is changing lives! Here, you’ll find accounts of our work in the media…


Thousands turn out for Make ‘m Smile event at Lake Eola

WESH 2 News anchor, Alex Villarreal visited Make ‘m Smile and put together a fantastic piece about the event! 

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Make ‘m Smile Festival coming to Lake Eola to benefit special needs community

Orlando Sentinel article by Patrick Connolly announces the 17th Annual Make ‘m Smile festival in Orlando.

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Pay-It-Foward: Woman’s efforts gives families of special needs children a break

Fox 2 News, St. Louis, awards Buddy Break leader, Shonda Gann, with Pay-It-Forward award!

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Sebastian community comes together to build a unique playground for special children

Angela Astrup with TC Palm shares the story of Nathaniel’s Hope and how the United Church of Sebastian remodeled their playground to serve kids with special needs.

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Special needs children, parents have a new friend: the Buddy Break program

Fran Foster with TC Palm announces the launch of Buddy Break at the United Church of Sebastian.

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Buddy Break at Naples church offers respite for parents of special-needs children

Tim Patterson with the Naples Daily News reports on Buddy Break in Naples.

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Greensboro church offers ‘Buddy Break’ for parents of special needs children

Fox 8 reporter, Natalie Wilson, announces the launch of Buddy Break at West Market Street United Methodist Church. 

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