Originally from Chicago, Robin King’s family moved to the Bay Area and she attended high school in Menlo Park. After studying communications at San Diego State University, Robin was recruited by Major Market Television (MMT) to begin her career in the broadcast field....
ParentingOC magazine is conducting their annual Readers' Choice Awards and we would love your support by voting for us. Voting continues through July 10, 2022. You may vote once each day. Please vote for The Shea Center as: Best Special Needs Therapy in the Health,...
Thanks to the generosity of our Shea Center friends, clients, donors, volunteers, and supporters, the 2022 annual gala exceeded its fundraising goal and set a new gala record. This substantial funding allows us to expand our in-demand programs and add new clients who...
A lifelong horsewoman and 35+ year resident of San Juan Capistrano, Susan came to The Shea Center as a lesson volunteer in 2009. Her horsemanship and passion for Shea’s clients quickly led to her certification as a therapeutic riding instructor. Susan’s dedication to...
The Shea Center annual gala “Unbridled Optimism” online silent auction is in full swing! Start Bidding Now! With over 200 items available (and more being added every day), there is something to please everyone. The auction is available for all to bid on,...
As the time for The Shea Center’s annual gala draws near, it is an appropriate occasion to bring to light the dedicated commitment to The Shea Center by our gala chair Susie Roof. Her association with the Center began over 29 years ago when she was approached by Shea...
Meet our 2021 Horse of the Year! Braveheart is a valued member of our herd and had a unique previous career performing at Renaissance Faires. Why we love him: Braveheart’s bold, good looks and friendly and calm personality have captured the hearts of many of our...
Continuing education plays an important role in The Shea Center staff training. Weekly lessons in horse handling and riding skills keep our herd fit and healthy. Riding also increases the understanding of each horse, which helps our staff maximize therapy treatments...
Please join us in congratulating our newest Volunteer of the Month, Raquel! Why we love her: Raquel is one of our top-notch, quiet and steady, sidewalkers who has worked consistently and diligently with client Abigail, and is always ready to step in as a substitute....
Levi is on his own timeline. Those are the words of his mother Ivana. Born by emergency C-section at 24 weeks and weighing 1.5 pounds, Levi was in the neonatal ICU for 112 days. It was three weeks before Ivana could hold her newborn son. After severe brain bleeds and...