Just My Friend
Shane Dickson and Trem Cleaver met at the age of 4 while attending Nursery School. Shane lived life with Cerebral Palsy. Trem was a healthy, athletic young man. But something between them clicked, and they became the best of friends!
Now, Trem and Shane's Mom Lynda Dobbin-Turner share the story of that friendship, how it began and blossomed, and what it meant to both Trem and Shane. Their unique perspectives of this deep and lasting friendship is told through stories, pictures and music in a presentation that will touch the heart of the listener.
It is their most sincere hope that by sharing their story, they will open your hearts and minds to reach out and connect with those that live life differently, so that all people have the opportunity to experience the many gifts that true friendship provides. Although their shared experience is around disability, their goal is to have listeners rethink differences, whether it be abilities, race, beliefs or social status, and instead see we are all more alike than different.
Trem and Lynda are a powerfully, passionate combination, as they share their deep beliefs in the importance of inclusion, in both the school system and the greater community. They hope by hearing their story, you'll see not only how Shane benefited by being loved and accepted as a valued friend, but as importantly the incredible gift that Shane's friendship was to Trem.
Now, Trem and Shane's Mom Lynda Dobbin-Turner share the story of that friendship, how it began and blossomed, and what it meant to both Trem and Shane. Their unique perspectives of this deep and lasting friendship is told through stories, pictures and music in a presentation that will touch the heart of the listener.
It is their most sincere hope that by sharing their story, they will open your hearts and minds to reach out and connect with those that live life differently, so that all people have the opportunity to experience the many gifts that true friendship provides. Although their shared experience is around disability, their goal is to have listeners rethink differences, whether it be abilities, race, beliefs or social status, and instead see we are all more alike than different.
Trem and Lynda are a powerfully, passionate combination, as they share their deep beliefs in the importance of inclusion, in both the school system and the greater community. They hope by hearing their story, you'll see not only how Shane benefited by being loved and accepted as a valued friend, but as importantly the incredible gift that Shane's friendship was to Trem.
Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.
Just walk beside me and be my friend.
Albert Camus
