Our founder, Joni Eareckson Tada, loves meeting all the amazing families we serve at Family Retreat. This year she and Ken Tada attended Family Retreat at Joni and Friends California and met their friend Nathan, who loved the nautical dress-up day! #DownSyndrome #NationalDownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #TheLuckyFew | Joni and Friends

At GLS24, we had the privilege of showing this tribute video to honor the extraordinary life of Joni Eareckson Tada. We are deeply thankful for how Joni has impacted countless lives through her faith, wisdom, and unwavering spirit. This October Joni is celebrating her 75th birthday! As she lives with quadriplegia, every year is a gift from God, so reaching this 75th milestone is all the more amazing. Visit the link in the comments below to help Joni celebrate her birthday! 🎉 🎁 #GLS24 #Leadersh

56 years ago, Joni Eareckson Tada took a dive into the Chesapeake Bay that changed her life forever. Today Joni celebrates how God has drawn her close and accomplished his kingdom purposes through her hardships. #JoniEarecksonTada #Hope #Hardship #Suffering #Quadriplegic | Joni and Friends

Joni Eareckson Tada’s life isn’t just a miracle. It’s a mission that’s still going strong. If her story has impacted you, head to the comments to leave Joni a birthday greeting! 💬 🎉 | Joni and Friends