How it began...

From 1997 Margaret Matasic, DPT traveled to Honduras with several organizations including Central American Medical Outreach, Wheels of Hope and JAF Ministries...

In 1999 Through the Roof began as the disability ministry at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. In 2007 Through the Roof Ministries became a 501c3 nonprofit. www.throughtheroofministries.org

In 2004 a doctor from Michigan called and invited Margaret to visit the tiny valley town of Jesus de Otoro. This is where she met Edwin. A little boy in an adobe hut with Cerebral Palsy. Edwin spent his days in a dark room that smelled like dirt, in a high chair that the legs had been sawed off. Edwin hung over the front of this chair and all he could see were the chickens running in and out.
Edwin never smiled, had no friends and rarely ever left this room

Many of the town's people were passionate about helping the disabled. Margaret vowed to return to help Edwin and the hundreds affected by disability in the 50 mountain towns surrounding Otoro.
Come back each day to learn more and pray for our mission in Honduras...