Synopsis
A Family’s Journey to Build Hope and Healing
When their daughter is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, one family’s life is forever changed. Determined to create a place where she—and children like her—could not only receive care but truly thrive, they set out on an extraordinary journey.
On a farm in rural Pennsylvania, they built something rare: a center dedicated to groundbreaking therapies, tailored care, and a community that celebrates resilience. Along the way, their resolve was tested as they navigated the challenges of creating a world-class space for healing in the face of uncertainty.
Their vision became more than a facility—it became a lifeline for families seeking hope, where kids and parents alike could grow and overcome together. This is their story of love, perseverance, and a mission to redefine special healthcare, one step at a time.
About Leg Up Farm and Maybe We Should
Leg Up Farm’s journey began over 20 years ago when Louie and Laurie Castriota set out to create a therapeutic riding center, combining their love of horses with a desire to give back to their community. During the early stages of planning, their daughter Brooke was diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder, causing cognitive and motor function delays.
As they sought treatment for Brooke, Louie and Laurie realized the need for a comprehensive therapy center that offered coordinated, affordable, and accessible services for children with diverse abilities. Their vision expanded, and with years of perseverance and the support of their community, Leg Up Farm opened its doors in April 2010. Since then, it has provided life-changing services to thousands of individuals with diverse abilities.
Inspired by this remarkable story, filmmaker Jeremy John Wells began collaborating with Louie in 2017 to bring it to life as a feature film. Their partnership, rooted in a shared passion for storytelling and advocacy and a common bond of raising type-1 diabetic daughters, resulted in Maybe We Should—a powerful narrative of resilience, community, and the courage to dream. This film captures the heart of Leg Up Farm’s mission and celebrates the extraordinary journey of the Castriota family.
Donate to Leg Up Farm
Leg Up Farm is a one-of-a-kind therapy center dedicated to helping children and young adults with diverse abilities reach their full potential. Through affordable, coordinated services—including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—Leg Up Farm has transformed the lives of thousands of individuals and their families.
What started as a dream for the Castriota family has grown into a lifeline for countless others, offering hope, healing, and a brighter future. But their vision doesn’t stop in York, Pennsylvania. Leg Up Farm is committed to expanding nationwide, bringing their unique, life-changing model of care to communities across the country.
Your donation helps ensure that every child who needs care can access it, regardless of financial barriers. By supporting this incredible mission, you’re not only helping children today but also paving the way for families everywhere to benefit from this extraordinary vision.
Donate today and be part of the Leg Up Farm story. Together, we can create lasting change.
Visit legupfarm.org/donate to give.
