Meet Mr. Big Shot

Stephen Michael Rondell was born August 5, 1986, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was born prematurely and physically challenged by:

• bronchopulmonary dysplasia,

• bronchial tracheal malacia,

• cerebral palsy with spastic quadriplegia,

• cortical blindness,

• epilepsy and

• autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

Stephen was not his physical condition. He played and laughed. He sang and hugged.  He liked pro-wrestling and pretty girls. He was a boy, after all.

Stephen's Hope Foundation was inspired by the heart of this little boy. Be inspired by his story.

“If children with special needs could have one wish granted, it might be this: Though they may look or act in ways different from the so-called normal kids, in many ways, they are the same.”  ~ Colleen McEdwards, CNN anchor.