FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROOM TO BREATHE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES R2B STUDIOS, A NEW CREATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE VEPTR COMMUNITY
One Studio brings together seven creative programs designed to help qualifying VEPTR kids, teens, adults and family members explore their talents, develop ideas and bring meaningful projects to life.
LARKSVILLE, Pa. — August 19, 2026 — Room to Breathe Foundation has announced the launch of R2B Studios, a new creative program created specifically for qualifying members of the VEPTR community and their families.
Built around the philosophy CREATE. BUILD. LAUNCH., R2B Studios gives participants a place to explore their interests, develop creative skills, shape ideas and receive support as they work toward something meaningful of their own.
R2B Studios is not an internship or employment program. Participants are not working for the Foundation. Instead, the Studio exists to support their creativity, interests, talents and projects.
Whether someone wants to create art, write a book, build a website, develop a streaming presence, explore entrepreneurship, create digital content or simply discover where an interest might lead, R2B Studios was created to help them take the next step.
ONE STUDIO. SEVEN PROGRAMS.
R2B Studios brings together seven distinct creative programs under one Studio:
Gaming & Streaming — Explore gaming, streaming, channel identity, content development and the creative and technical elements of building a digital presence.
Art & Design — Develop artwork, design skills, portfolios and creative projects while exploring new ways to showcase visual work.
Content Creation — Turn ideas into digital content through video, social media, storytelling and other forms of creative media.
Writing & Publishing — Develop stories, books and other written projects while exploring the process of creating, preparing and sharing written work.
Entrepreneurship & Ideas — Take an idea, passion or concept and explore what it could become through planning, branding and project development.
Tech & Digital Projects — Explore websites, digital tools, technology-driven ideas and other creative technical projects.
Creator Showcase — A flexible program for talents and ideas that may not fit neatly into another category, providing another way for participants to develop and showcase what makes them unique.
YOUR STORY IS BIGGER THAN A DIAGNOSIS
R2B Studios was created around the belief that people within the VEPTR community should have space to be recognized for more than the medical experiences that may have shaped part of their lives.
A child may also be an artist.
A teenager may be a gamer, writer, designer or future entrepreneur.
An adult may have an idea they have wanted to pursue for years.
A sibling or family member may have discovered a talent, passion or creative direction through their own experiences alongside someone they love.
R2B Studios creates room for those parts of the story, too.
“There are talented, creative people throughout the VEPTR community. Sometimes what’s missing isn’t the idea or the ability—it’s access to the tools, guidance, encouragement or support needed to take the next step. R2B Studios was created to help bridge that gap.”
CREATE. BUILD. LAUNCH.
Every participant and every project will be different.
The R2B Studios model is built around three simple stages:
CREATE — Explore an interest, talent or idea and begin turning it into something tangible.
BUILD — Develop the project through appropriate creative, digital, technical or program support.
LAUNCH — Take the next step, whether that means sharing the work, establishing a digital presence, publishing, showcasing a talent, developing a project or reaching a personal creative milestone.
Success may look different for every participant.
For one person, it might mean launching a streaming channel.
For another, it could mean completing an art portfolio, building a website, publishing a story, creating a brand, developing a business idea or sharing creative work publicly for the first time.
For someone else, the most important result may simply be discovering:
“I can do this.”
BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR THE VEPTR COMMUNITY
R2B Studios is designed for qualifying VEPTR kids, teens, adults and eligible family members.
Participation is based on established program eligibility requirements. Appropriate parent or legal guardian involvement and consent are required for minor participants when applicable.
The Studio is designed to meet creators where they are. Participants do not need to arrive with a finished project, professional portfolio or fully developed idea.
Sometimes the starting point may simply be:
“This is something I love.”
R2B Studios helps explore what could come next.
“We know members of this community as patients, survivors, siblings, parents and families—but those are only parts of who they are. They are also creators, gamers, artists, writers, builders, innovators and people with ideas worth exploring. We want R2B Studios to give those ideas somewhere to grow.”
A CREATIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EVOLVE
The seven R2B Studios programs provide structure while leaving room for creativity to evolve.
As new participants bring different interests, skills and ideas into the Studio, Room to Breathe Foundation expects R2B Studios to continue growing alongside the community it was created to serve.
The goal is not to define what someone should create.
It is to help create the space, support and opportunity for them to discover what they want to create.
DISCOVER R2B STUDIOS
Qualifying individuals and families interested in participating can explore all seven programs, review eligibility information and learn how to get started at: r2bstudios.org
ABOUT ROOM TO BREATHE FOUNDATION
Room to Breathe Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 with a history rooted in supporting individuals and families affected by VEPTR and the experiences surrounding complex chest wall and spinal conditions.
Through support, resources, outreach and innovative programming, the Foundation works to create opportunities that recognize not only the challenges families may face, but also their strengths, stories, talents and potential.
They Wear Their Medal on the Inside.
MEDIA CONTACT
Room to Breathe Foundation
105 Howard St
Larksville, PA 18704
(570) 445-4157
info@r2bfoundation.org
r2bfoundation.org