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This Father's Day feels extra special to Matthew McDonald.
In 2018, he was a new (and very proud) girl dad to five month-old twins when he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome and became paralyzed from the neck down. He spent 49 days inpatient at Sheltering Arms, unable to hold his daughters or be the dad he wanted to be.
According to Matthew, there were hard days - but my family, especially my girls gave me something to hope for. Thanks to my Sheltering Arms care team and months of physical rehabilitation, I got that chance back!
Today, I can run, play, laugh, and be present with my daughters, which I will never take for granted.
This Father's Day, I'm incredibly grateful!
Grateful to be their dad. 💙
If you’re celebrating today, I’d love to hear your story—what makes being a dad (or celebrating one) special to you? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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This Mother’s Day, meet Chris 💐
After a new diagnosis affecting her mobility added unexpected challenges to her life with cerebral palsy, Christine moved to Richmond to rebuild her independence at Sheltering Arms—so her family wouldn’t have to become caregivers too soon.
Her goals? Picking up her grandchildren, visiting the zoo, and even having the stamina to enjoy movie night!❤️
Watch her inspiring Mother’s Day message.
💬 Then share your favorite Mother’s Day message with us in the comments—we’d love to hear what this day means to you.
04/13/2026
Calling all artists. We would love to have your artwork on the Pulley Family Art Wall at Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital.
Calling all artists! 🎨🖌️ Sheltering Arms Institute is accepting submissions for the spring installation of the Pulley Family Art Wall, located between our main therapy gym and interfaith chapel. This season’s theme is “Awakening” ✨ Team members, volunteers, patients, and community artists are all invited to submit their art!
📅Deadline: Friday, May 1 @ 5 p.m.
🖼️Exhibit Duration: 4-6 months
📏Max Artwork Height: 36”
✔️Work must be original, 2D or 3D (no video)
✔️Standard frame sizes only
✔️Include digital files + artist statement
📥To submit your art, email a photo of your work and your artist statement to Sarah-May Brooks at [email protected].
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