In their own words, PIN members share just a little bit about their diverse interests, personalities, talents and accomplishments.
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“I work at Trader Joe’s. I love watching sports and playing video games.” – Adam F. |
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“My job is to teach kids with disabilities how to draw anime and I sew weighted blankets.” – Elyse P. |
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“I just completed a boating safety course, just in time to spend my summer in LBI on my Boston Whaler.” – Jonathan S. |
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“I brush fossils at the Academy of Natural Sciences.” – Matt T. |
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“I’ve gone snorkeling in Puerto Rico.” – Dillon S. |
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“I know how to sail and spend my summers up the mountains on the lake.” – Ryan S. |
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“I am a Cosplayer and sometimes sew my own costumes.” – Evan R. |
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“I know how to ski and spend my winters up the mountains. I have a shore house and spend my summers in Wildwood.” – Chrissy B. |
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“I help people with disabilities to find jobs, and I can relate to them because I have been in their shoes.” – Josh S. |
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“I am writing a novel. I began writing it on my typewriter, I have now switched to writing it on my computer.” – Kyle M. |
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“I am known as the PIN movie expert.” – Jon S. |
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“I am a Certified Peer Specialist, I want to use my experience to help others.” – Ethan C. |
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“Elyse and I are the only 2 PIN members who share a birthday, September 22nd.” – Jacob B. |
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“I love playing video games. My hope for the future is to become an animator for video game design.” – Sean M. |
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“I am a long distance runner for Special Olympics. My goal is to compete in the USA games in Seattle.” – David M. |
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“I just completed my Child Development Associate (CDA). I hope to have my own classroom one day.” – Chrissy A. |
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“I enjoy staying busy and keeping active. I am currently taking a Zumba Toning class with my roommate.” – Nicole D. |
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“I own my own Taiko drum and know how to play 4 songs.” – Jackson D. |
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“I’ve traveled the world, I am a painter and I have an eclectic taste in music. I have a dream to bring better awareness to the importance of bike helmet safety.” – Sam S. |
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“I have lived in 3 different states, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia. I have made lots of friends in all 3 states.” – Dustin R. |
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“My middle name is Kotossi, which is West African. It means protection.” – Laura K. |
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“I went cage diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa, and they didn’t let me out of the cage.” – Ari Z. |
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“I cooked for over 50 people at once. I made ribs, brisket, burgers, sausage and chicken.” – Aaron E. |
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“I was the first PIN member to have a pet. My dog’s name is Cinnamon, and she is 13 years old.” – Jackie U. |
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“I love being around water and enjoy kayaking. I also love being quiet in nature.” – John B. |
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“I am the newest member at PIN.” – Connor H. |