Member Spotlight: Michael Cooper

[@tonyAguilera-u7b]

Love the story!

[@shannontownsend5349]

Mr. Cooper...I am enjoying your story! In 1991 I became the Executive Director of the Canadian Marfan Association. I was just out of University, and then Equestrian College near Ottawa Canada. One of my College professors was married to someone who had Marfan. This was of course before the Internet...so helping connect to people who might have the condition was difficult. At the young age to 21, I ran Canada's only multi-disciplinary Marfan Syndrome assessment clinics with a variety of specialists. Your mom was not alone. I am farm grown, earned by first dollar off the family campground, ran my own trail riding business and put myself through college. I have worked hard to own my own farm now, a few good horses and learn from the best. I hope I can watch or learn from you in person someday. Ride on! - Shannon Townsend

[@kimstefanko3122]

what a very inspiring story, well done and may your blessings only increase with every generation. Glory to God.

[@brianwideman2342]

Met Michael at the Missouri futurity in 07. Gracious would be a fitting word.

[@edsmith9740]

You've done well young man. Remembering you at a little show in Pleasent Plains, AR. Enjoy the ride.

[@johnhill1363]

Very humble family. God blessed them for their hard work and sacrifices. Truly an inspiration to other folks.Great video NCHA

[@AndyChason]

Any time I’m struggling with the grind of life and work, I watch Michael and Jenny’s story. It inspires me to press on and to trust that God has a plan and is faithful when we do our part and trust. I’m so thankful to have been able to be a part of telling this incredible story! I can’t make it through it without balling.

[@angeledmonds300]

What an incredible story of making something from nothing ❤