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Adam Reed is a man who wears many hats, including nonprofit organizer, wholesaler, reptile rescuer and dad, and also a man with much to be thankful for. In 2006, Reed’s son, Timmy, was born blind and diagnosed with several life-threatening conditions, including cerebral palsy, tuberous sclerosis, and brain damage. Doctors did not think he would live beyond his third year. “We committed Timmy to prayer and fasting. Yes, fasting,” writes Reed, on his company website. “I personally knocked on every church door I could find, as well as sent out hundreds of emails and phone calls. Maybe even thousands.” Then a miracle happened, and a doctor at UCLA had good news, proclaiming that Timmy’s brain had started functioning normally. Such a trial of endurance inspired the Reeds to start a nonprofit, called The Refuge Road , devoted to helping other children and families grappling with disease. The organization, a small miracle in disguise, brings animals, entertainment, childcare and other services to sick children and their families, during their time of need. “We want to bring a little laughter and hope where it is so hard to find,” Reed adds.

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