Owen's Dream

Owen’s Dream profiles the detailed struggles of Owen, a 12-year-old seventh grader diagnosed with autism at the age of four. Despite his condition, Owen tries hard to fit in with his few friends and classmates. Owen’s biggest desire is to make his school’s basketball team so his family will be proud of him.

Owen’s story provides the inspirational details of his disappointments and the discovery of the special abilities that he possesses because of his autism. With the help of his older brother Paul, a high school athlete, Owen’s life takes an unexpected turn that provides him with surprising new opportunities that showcase Owen’s skills.

Owen’s Story provides a positive message that can be used by all to encourage how determination and hard work can result in the most surprising successes in life.

A former high-school and college star athlete, Japeth Trimble has been involved with teen-related issues for many years. As a sports marketing and TV advertising executive, Japeth created a number of community initiatives that focused on the many challenges facing today’s teens. His TV marketing campaign “For Our Teens” was implemented both in the Baltimore, Md; and Las Vegas, NV, TV markets. In addition to his marketing background, Japeth held executive positions with the National Security Agency, Amtrak, and FILA, USA.