Pay It Forward: Bear-O Care

by Mark Koelbel and Steve Hertzke

Thu, January 28th 2016, 12:48 AM UTC

Mark Koelbel and Sterling Nielsen of Mountain America Credit Union surprise Ruth and Mike Braga with this week's Pay It Forward award.

Bear hugs from Brandon "Bear" Braga for his dad Mike. Brandon is the inspiration for the new Bear-O Care facility in Riverton.

Mike Braga and daughter, Mindy, show off the new Bear-O Care center in Riverton. The facility provides adult daycare and respite service for parents of disabled children.

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Mark Koelbel and Sterling Nielsen of Mountain America Credit Union surprise Ruth and Mike Braga with this week's Pay It Forward award.

A former pilates studio has become a location of safety and love for families of children and adults with special needs. The Bear-O Care center in Riverton is run by Mike and Ruth Braga.

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