Friends of the Forgotten

Connecting disabled adult mentors with isolated disabled children throughout the developing world.

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

Tesla shared the story of our founder, John Foppe.
“Mobility isn’t just about where I can go. It’s about who I can reach.”
That freedom helps him reach disabled children in isolation around the world.
Learn more—and help turn longing into belonging:
https://t.co/vsUjQDlPlI

[Tesla @Tesla]

John Foppe was born without arms & has been driving Teslas for over 7 years.

FSD Supervised lets him navigate the road without conventional steering – commuting to his non-profit job & visiting his daughter over 500 miles away

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

At a cross-country meet, something bothered our founder: loud cheers for the fastest runners, but fewer remained for the last.

“The last will be first.”

In Malawi, we met children the world too often counts out.

Look at them run. Look at that joy.

Stay for the last one.

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

Millions of views later, something bigger than driving is happening here.

@elonmusk and @Tesla have put a spotlight on what technology can make possible—not just independence, but contribution for others.

That’s what I hope lasts.

https://t.co/vsUjQDlPlI

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

❤️

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

Millions of views later, something bigger than driving is happening here.

@elonmusk and @Tesla have put a spotlight on what technology can make possible—not just independence, but contribution.

That’s what I hope lasts.

https://t.co/vsUjQDlPlI

[Tesla @Tesla]

John Foppe was born without arms & has been driving Teslas for over 7 years.

FSD Supervised lets him navigate the road without conventional steering – commuting to his non-profit job & visiting his daughter over 500 miles away

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

Millions of children growing up without the consistent presence, connection and belonging every child deserves. At Friends of the Forgotten, we believe every person matters and that being present can be the beginning of something transformative. Learn more https://t.co/LlaW7uGvCY

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

Being present to those who are unseen. Hear from our Founder, John Foppe, on what makes Friends of the Forgotten different — and why sometimes, the most important thing we can do is simply be present. Learn more about our mission at https://t.co/w0zvjXVWdf

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

At Friends of the Forgotten we believe change begins when people show up, care deeply and take action.
Give. Mentor. Pray. Share our story. Whatever your way, there’s a place for you in this work. Together, we can do more. Find your way to get involved: https://t.co/w0zvjXVWdf

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

"He surprised me typing, moving, doing. And now I know: I can do it too, regardless my disabilities." This from a student at Montford School for the Blind in Blantyre. When disabled adults and children walk together, longing becomes belonging. Visit:  https://t.co/w0zvjXVWdf

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

Everyone deserves to feel loved and know they matter. At Friends of the Forgotten, we work to create lasting change among disabled adult mentors, disabled children, and their families throughout the developing world. Learn more about our mission at https://t.co/w0zvjXVWdf

[Friends of the Forgotten @FOTFBelonging]

She was born without arms. So was John.

That shared experience is the heart of our mission: connecting disabled adult mentors with isolated disabled children throughout the developing world.

Turning Longing into Belonging.

https://t.co/pMUQB2rFrx