See Jonas Smile
Our Story
Early in October 2006, I went in for my routine 20 week ultrasound excited to find out the gender of my baby. I found out we were having a baby boy but also found out he would be born with Spina Bifida. I was crushed and in my limited view couldn't imagine feeling happy again. I didn't know how to face the challenge ahead. Little did I know my life would be filled with more happiness and love than I could have imagined. I had no idea that Jonas would completely change our family for the better.
At 2:14pm January 29, 2007 Jonas Osterhout was born. He has had over 10 surgeries to date and in addition to Spina Bifida, he manages Sensory Processing Disorder, anxiety, multiple severe food allergies and asthma. He works so hard in physical, occupational and speech therapy. He has recently started horseriding therapy and LOVES it.
Depsite his challenges, Jonas faces life with humor and courage. He LOVES laughing and making connections with others. He is the bravest boy I know. I love hearing him laugh, it is truly contagious. To know Jonas is to love him.
Jonas loves playing with friends, fire engines, family trips, soldiers and going to school. He is full of life.
I don't like looking back on that diagnosis day becuase it is unpleasant to remember how disouraged I felt. I wish I could go back and tell that person just how lucky she is to be pregnant with this awesome boy. Jonas is a blessing and we are a lucky family!
I wish I had had the opportunity to be a part of the United Angels Foundation back when I found out about the diagnosis. It would have made those early dark days brighter. I know that this foundation does great things for families as they face all types of diagnosis' as well as for each stage along the path.
Please join us June 2, 2018 for Walk with Angels to show your support for Jonas as well as raise money for a very worthy organization that provides support to families of children with all types of special needs.
About The United Angels Foundation
United Angels Foundation (UAF) is a nonprofit, parent-to-parent support group for families of children with special needs (our Angels). Our goals at UAF consist of providing interaction, education, and resources to our parents. From newborn visits, to group activities for parents and children, we strive to be there every step of the way. Funds raised from our Walk with Angels event will specifically go towards financing our educational seminars and group activities. These funds are also used to administer our newborn and new member program. Thank you for your support of all the Angels in our community!
Walk Day Schedule
June 1, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Margaret Wines Park 500 N Center Street, Lehi UT
9:30 a.m. Check In Begins
10:00 a.m. Performances by Advocacy Groups
10:30 a.m. Pre-Walk Ceremonies
11:00 a.m. Walk Begins!
11:30 a.m. Food Trucks & Mainstage Entertainment
12:15 p.m. Raffle Winners Announced
1:00 p.m. Event Concludes
Ongoing: Carnival games, raffle, photo booth, bounce houses, mascots, superheroes, princesses, and more!
**Silent Auction is online this year! Auction will go LIVE on Wednesday, May 29th and will close on Wednesday, June 5th at midnight. Be sure to share the link with friends and family who want to support Utah’s special needs community**
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