Community Stories

A story of hope, faith, and learning to live again.

The Paxton, Nebraska FFA chapter made a powerful impact in their community by blending hands-on skills, generosity, and agricultural values.

For nearly 100 years, Easterseals has been working to better the lives and experiences of people with disabilities through many avenues. Some of that has come through collaborations, including a newly formed relationship with SPINALpedia.

"I want to keep farming,” said Heath Osborn on a Nebraska farm nestled between Tilden and Meadow Grove that he runs with his dad, Kirk, and brother, Joe. This phrase would be echoed by most farmers trying to stay in the industry they enjoy, but for Osborn, it has meant facing life in ways most have not. At 6 weeks old, his parents Kirk and Cindy found out their son had neuroblastoma.