Some of the most fun I had growing up, was on a playground. Of course, I played on swings, slides, seesaws and monkey bars, but the most fun was playing games and sports with my peers, other children and adults. Through these activities, I learned how to interact with others in more social, emotional, cognitive and physical ways, while using our imaginations and creativity.  As Mr. Fred Rogers said, "Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning" and Albert Einstein said,"Play is the highest form of research." 

Then professionally, I got a BA in Psychology and worked as a Child Care Specialist, Recreation Therapist and a PA Child Care Health and Safety Inspector.  I inspected over 2,000 playgrounds in child care facilities, schools, parks, communities and served as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector and a Keystone Stars Playground Safety Trainer. Still at age 70, I still enjoy playing sports and games of all sorts. As George Bernard Shaw said, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” 

Therefore, with FANS 4 HELP, I hope to help people of all ages have safer and more beneficial play and learning opportunities everywhere.