Memorable stories of 2020: She started jumping rope for laughs. Now she has a Facebook group with nearly 30,000 members. | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
December 31, 2020
LaDonna Telford never expected her Jump Rope Squad Facebook group to take off the way it did. (Photo provided by LaDonna Telford)
Editor’s note: As the year comes to a close, NNS staff reflect on some of the stories we published that resonated with them.
It’s goes without saying that 2020 did not go as planned. It was a turbulent year for everyone, but amid the hardships and the challenges, something began to happen. People found ways to connect, to reach out and to support one another. These relationships became a beacon of hope during a time when so many were feeling scared and alone.
One of these people was LaDonna Telford, who started a Facebook group called Jump Rope Squad – Jump for Joy. It began as a space for friends but amassed a following as people from around the world joined.
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While I’ve reported and written a lot of articles this year, the story of Jump Rope Squad is one of my favorites. It is a story about friendship and positivity and encouragement, and perhaps most important, it reminds us that it is easier to overcome moments of difficulty when we come together.
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