Today, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Bettendorf’s Keagan Berding and 4 Paws for Ability.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share a heartwarming story about total strangers coming together to make a positive impact on a child’s life in my district.
Six-year-old Keagan Berding of Bettendorf, Iowa, loves to run. Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, Keagan is nonverbal but is very social and has several passions including playing outside with other children, showing affection through hugs, and watching videos on his tablet.
Because of Keagan’s love of running, extra measures are needed to ensure his safety—this is where a fantastic organization has come in to assist Keagan and his parents.
4 Paws for Ability is a group that provides and trains service animals to assist people like the Berding family across the globe. Currently, the organization has raised over $43,000 towards providing Keagan with a fully trained service dog, with the largest single donation being $10,000 from a complete stranger whose own child has benefited from a service animal.
Thank you to 4 Paws for Ability and everyone who has contributed for striving to make positive impacts in the lives of children like Keagan all over the world.
Thank you, I yield back my time.
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