Oprah Winfrey surprises Jeni Stepanek with a visit during the park
dedication (Photo by Ben Quinto)


Oprah poses with a young visitor in Mattie's Peace
Garden (Photo by Donna Sappe Hrozencik)

Oprah, Jeni Stepanek, friend Kaylee Dobbins and service dog Micah at the unveiling of Mattie's statue in the Peace Garden. (Photo by Andy Gordon)

Jeni & Micah with group of Fire Fighters (and rubber chickens!) surround Mattie's statue. These Fire Fighters spent years playing with Mattie at MDA softball tornaments, and had fun using a sling-shot to lauch rubber chickens in the air. (Photo: courtesy Jeni Stepanek)

Join "Mattie's Peace Network" - We are creating a network of teachers, students, parents, community leaders, and more... In the coming months, we will be able to send you information about what Mattie's Foundation is doing to spread a message of hope and peace, and also information about what other people are doing in their communities. This network will strengthen and publicize all the good work we are doing as individuals and smaller groups. More information coming soon!!! You can sign up online, or, if you prefer, click here to download the sign up flyer, then email your interest and information to us. Thank you!