Biography eareckson joni tada

American artist and author

Joni Eareckson Tada (born October 15, 1949) is an American evangelical Christianauthor, radio host, artist, and founder of Joni and Friends,^[1] an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community".^[2][3]

Early life

Joni Eareckson was born in 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest of four daughters, to John and Lindy Eareckson.^[4] Joni was named after her father, John Eareckson, so she pronounces her name as "Johnny".^[4] Her father participated in the 1932 Summer Olympics as an alternate for the United States wrestling team and was honored as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 1996.^[5][6] Joni was a member of Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church, where she was confirmed as a young woman.^[7]

With the example of her parents, Joni lived a very active life all through her growing- Joni Eareckson Tada Celebrates Her 75th Birthday After Nearly ...

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