Nora Loves Rainbows
While riding her horse at Miracles, her smile lights up the arena, like the rainbows she loves light up the sky! Nora was born with several challenging genetic conditions causing her to lack core strength, balance and confidence. From hippotherapy to adaptive riding sessions, it’s plain to see how comfortable and confident Nora has become on the back of her horse.
Nora’s Dad says “Nora lights up with horses, she’s infatuated with them, and points out every horse she sees!” Nora’s Mom says “When Nora started riding at Miracles her motor skills came online too, she was able to verbalize what she wanted a lot better, her talking became clearer. Adaptive Riding has helped with her confidence in all areas!”
Looking ahead for Nora, her Dad says “it appears she’ll probably have a life long battle with confidence.” Miracles provides a place for Nora to build her confidence.
One of the things Nora’s parents love about Miracles is it’s a place where Nora can just enjoy being a kid on the back of a horse.
You can help Nora and make a difference in her life and others like her by making a donation today! We are pleased to announce that the first $40,000 of donations to Miracles “Nora Loves Rainbows” campaign will be matched! We currently have $24,543.00 towards our $40,000 goal! Please help us take full advantage of doubling your impact!
To hear more about Nora’s success story please visit here.
Miracles Featured by Iowa College of Education
Miracles in Motion was featured in the University of Iowa Education College of Education Annual Report 2024-2025. Hannah Ossman wrote an insightful piece that features the work of Katy Schroeder, a U of I associate professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and a project involving Miracles in Motion and our Veterans program. Read the story.
Brett: Horse of the Year 2025
Boo at the Barn
Boo at the Barn was a huge success. See the Boo Special newsletter at right.
Boo at the Barn is a public, free, accessible event made possible by our generous sponsors!
Maggie's Farm Pizza Newsletter Sponsor
Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza has been serving up happiness at Miracles’ annual Boo at the Barn event for several years. Their Neapolitan-style pizza is always a huge hit, served up hot, straight from their traveling wood-fired oven! We are so grateful to the Maggie’s team for their generous support over the years, and we are so excited to announce their restaurant as a newsletter sponsor for 2025. Thank you so much, Maggie’s, for all the miracles you make!
Miracles Store On-line
MIracles in Motion has an on-line store where you can buy short- and long-sleeved t-shirts, water bottles, and caps. Let us know what Miracles items you might want to purchase.
FSB Sponsors Website and Newsletter
Many thanks to Farmers State Bank for renewing their sponsorship of Miracles for 2024! FSB is sponsoring our website and newsletter, allowing us to continue providing vital information, updates and transparency about our nonprofit organization and programming to our community.
As a locally owned community bank, FSB takes pride in giving back to the community in which they live and work. FSB supports a variety of local community enrichment programs, donor-dependent charitable organizations, and numerous informational and educational programs — donations totaling more than $200,000 each year!
In addition to their financial commitment, FSB employees volunteer more than 5,000 hours of their time each year in numerous ways to many organizations, with the purpose of improving the quality of life in our communities. FSB has offices in Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Tiffin, and Alburnett.
Miracles in Motion is pleased to be a part of Farmers State Bank’s tradition of community investment and improvement again this year. Thank you, FSB!
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Our newsletter is formatted and edited by Noreen O'Connor-Abel and sponsored by Farmers State Bank and Maggie's Farm Wood-fired Pizza
