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Shannon Campbell
Helping special kids grow by leaps and bounds.
Shannon Campbell is a distinguished professional with a strong background in financial services and community development.
Having studied at California State University, Fullerton, Shannon has equipped herself with a solid educational foundation for her career.
With extensive experience in various organizations, Shannon currently holds the position of Managing Director at Operation HOPE: HOPE Global Initiatives, where she plays a vital role in driving global initiatives focused on empowerment and financial literacy.
Prior to her current role, Shannon served as the Director of HOPE Corps at Operation HOPE, showcasing her dedication to volunteerism and community engagement.
Her previous experiences include leadership roles such as Director at Global Dignity and Project Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, demonstrating her versatility in both nonprofit and corporate sectors.
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Howdy Partner!
Friends of Leaps & Bounds is an organization that is near and dear to my heart. I have been involved with them since their founding, 10 years ago!
They work closely with Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy, who is doing incredible work with kiddos needing OT, PT and Speech Therapy. What is unique about this practice, is that they also have hippotherapy available as a treatment tool for the kids that need it.
What is hippotherapy? Hippo is the greek word for horse. Hippotherapy is using the mechanics of a horse as a therapy tool for kids. In a 30-minute hippotherapy session, a patient is experiencing over 3,000 balance challenges. So for a kiddo that has trouble walking with normal mechanics, this time on the horse is moving their body in the same ways as if they were walking independently.
Here's an awesome video showing hippotherapy in action: https://lnkd.in/ehYAPWXN
As you can imagine, caring for these horses comes at an additional cost that insurance companies don't cover the full amount of. It's a scientifically proven therapy tool, but costs more than a session on a treadmill or therapy ball. That's where Friends of Leaps & Bounds comes in. They help offset the cost of this treatment for the families so they don't have to bear the full cost of themselves.
Collectively, our goal this year is to raise enough funds to support 200 families.
Friends & Former Colleagues: If you make a donation to this campaign, I'll send you a selfie with me and one of the horses from our ranch!
Contribute to this campaign: https://lnkd.in/eZFVPh8n
