Holton’s Heroes, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity, provides support, information and rehabilitative devices for children and their families affected by a post-birth brain injury.
We are Holton's Heroes, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping pediatric brain injury survivors get the tools they need to succeed in recovery.
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Holton's Heroes serves the community at large by connecting children who have suffered a life-threatening, post-birth brain injury with therapeutic tools and devices, enriching activities, educational information and resources for them and their loved ones.
While navigating the labyrinthine complexities of the U.S. insurance system, Holton's parents faced relentless obstacles in securing the crucial assistance their son urgently required. Hindered by disconnected policies, elusive insurance agents, and an unfortunate amount of unmotivated government workers, their journey was a challenging one.
In creating Holton's Heroes, Eric and Angela Weingrad aspire to provide essential support to children and their families, equipping them with the necessary resources to enhance both physical and emotional development, along with an improved quality of life. Holton's Heroes stands as an unwavering beacon for families grappling with the aftermath of brain injuries, assuring them that they are not solitary warriors in this struggle. This very principle propels our mission forward.
When tragedy struck our family there was nothing anyone could do or say to make us feel better. The only thing that mattered was our son’s complete and ultimate recovery.
As days went by I began a Facebook page called The Incredible Holt – Road to Recovery. I vented, screamed and cried online but mostly, I documented every painful moment of this gut-wrenching experience. I didn’t know why I felt so compelled to let everyone in on my family’s darkest days, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made during those first few weeks.
It was there that an eclectic gathering of family, friends and mostly strangers began to lift us up. The more I wrote, the more people seemed to care. In our misery we would turn to this special community to try to make sense of what seemed eternally senseless. People sent us food, donated money and delivered countless messages of love and compassion. In a sea of misfortune we found what we needed most – hope.
What happened to our son will never make sense, but what transpired in this community inspired us and catapulted us forward in life. What seemed unbearable became manageable; what appeared like a curse became good fortune; and a world that once felt heartless was suddenly full of love. Now it is our turn to give back to that same community.
We’ve set up Holton’s Heroes to help families turn the corner when their child suffers a life-altering brain injury. Through information, resources and tangible therapy tools our mission is to supply practical assistance to families in need.
We will never be able to replace what any child has lost but we can certainly try to make their lives a little easier.
Sincerely,
Eric Weingrad, Holton's Father & Founder
“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. ”
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