Peaceful Memories: Candy Lovett Journey (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781493731756)

Marc D. O'Brien is Co-Founder and a volunteer Advisory Board representative to the Executive Board for Sanctuary Island Inc. His position is to lead the reading parties for children facing adversity; to write the next series of Peter the Peteeatrick Panda's Playground and to speak to wounded warriors and children about his journey writing "challenges accepted challenges met "stories." For nearly a decade and a half Marc O'Brien learned the importance of communication when he transitioned from therapeutic horse back riding with a leader and two side walkers to independent jumping competition in the South Florida Hunter/Jumper Association. He gained national recognition while competing in this program. The former New Jersey resident participated in the disabled riding program, Special People United to Ride, in Monmouth County New Jersey, and at the South Wind Farm program in Davie, Florida. The riding experiences at these two venues, along with the jumper competition enabled Marc to learn many valuable interpersonal concepts. Lessons that were learned included: sensitivity, teamwork, and respect for the unexpected. Marc earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from Barry University during his stay in South Florida. Throughout his professional career he has developed numerous ways to disseminate information in an effective manner. His experience has enabled him to develop positive relationships that can translate into effective public relations. Now living in Las Vegas, Marc continues to utilize his creative talents to effectively communicate messages and ideas in a concise manner.