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The start of this organization began with the friendship of our president, Trinity Jagdeo, and her best friend, Alexus Dick. Alexus has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, also known as SMA. SMA is a degenerative disease that robs people of basic movement like walking, talking, and eating. The pair met in Kindergarten and they have been inseparable ever since.

In 2015, Alexus went through a terrifying life-or-death battle at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. During Alexus’s six month admittance, Jagdeo realized how the disabled community is underrepresented in the entertainment industry.

A report from GLADD shows that only “2.1 percent of regular characters on primetime TV in the 2018-2019 season actually had a disability.” Other studies report disability representation is even less than 2.1%.

Jagdeo then made a video reaching out to Disney directors asking them to create princesses & princes with disabilities. The absence of a response from Disney inspired Jagdeo to take matters into her own hands.

As Jagdeo noticed the yearn for representation, she found it essential to create characters that embody who they are. Therefore, in 2018, From We Can't to We Can was born.

"Our family is very grateful to receive a medical stroller for our 7 year old son."

“The stroller got denied by our insurance but it has a tremendous importance for him. We are grateful for a great group of volunteers from We Can’t to We Can who made it possible. The whole process was super easy and smooth.”

- MARIA (PARENT)

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Trinity Jagdeo

Jagdeo prides herself in wearing multiple hats: founder, author, illustrator, creative media designer, advocate, and motivational speaker.

She loves creating the nonprofit’s children’s books that feature local children with disabilities. When the pen and paper are down, she coordinates new initiatives for From We Cant to We Can that benefits the local community.

Speaking locations include Stockton University, New Jersey Rotary clubs, statewide high schools, and other local clubs and organizations. Jagdeo and her work have been featured on Forbes, Woman's World Magazine, The Today Show, and many more.

This young founder likes to say creative, and philanthropy mixed are a force to be reckoned with! This force has conjured awards like F4Y Humanitarian Award, New Jersey Heartland Hero, and 30 under 30 Trendsetter. “ I love connecting with people worldwide, telling our story & advocating for different social issues.”

"Our family is very grateful to receive a medical stroller for our 7 year old son."

- MARIA (PARENT)

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