Nathaniel’s Hope honors special needs families during Thanksgiving breakfast

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A local family has turned a heartbreaking loss, into a heartwarming outreach program.

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Tim and Marie Kuck lost their special needs son 21 years ago, but in his honor-- they started Nathaniel’s Hope.

They hosted their filled-to-capacity Thanksgiving breakfast on Wednesday morning.

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Channel 9 had the honor of being a part of the event and heard from families of special needs kids and adults, who are not forgotten by the Kucks.

They host fun events, provide respite for the parents with their Buddy Break Outreach, and are building Hope-Town which will be an inspiring community that will serve individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families.

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