THE HEART OF ATO
Founders and Staff

StandingOne - Founder
M. StandingOne Farrell , a Christian Cherokee, a reunited adoptee, adoptive father, the  proud grandfather of Ethan. Reunited with his birth mother in Dec. of 1995, and his sister on 2/4/98. He is the proud uncle of Samantha , Madison , Lauren , and Chase. Has yet to find his birth father, and is seeking 5+ siblings (from California, Ohio, and Connecticut). He enjoys graphic arts, computers, genealogy, photography, gardening, fishing , camping, and hails from upstate New York.  

LoneWalk-ATO - Co-Founder
A Christian mom of Iroquois and Irish descent, the better half of StandingOne. She loves photography, computers, nature, chipmunks, bird watching, roses, and helping others.

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***THE HEART OF THE ATO FAMILY***

BetseyCa-ATO
Betsey is a reunited birthmother who found her daughter.

Orange-ATO

Wheeelie-ATO
Wheeelie is a 39 male adoptee searching in Rome, NY, for any Birth relative , he has a half-sister, that could be as much as 5 years older than him. Wheeelie can be found most mornings in the ATO main chat room , always keeping Us on our toe's with his own personal sense of humor. Wheeelie  is one of OUR very own "ATO Wizard" of mIRC.  (Homepage)

Big_Bro2-ATO

Is a 32 yr old Reunited Adoptee from Indiana. Reunited in January 1999 with both Birthmother and Birthfather after a very brief 9 day search. So far everything is going real well. I can usually be found in All Triad most evenings and some mornings. Stop by to visit my (Homepage.)

Chakanic-ATO

Is an adoptee born in Newfoundland, Canada searching for my birth family. I am a wife, mother & the doting grandmother of two lovely granddaughters. My greatest joys are my family, my faith, my pets, reading and searching. I can be found in the all Triad chat room most evenings.

Eb Horn - ATO

Eb_Horn is a minister (along with his wife) in The Salvation Army. They are also adoptive parents of a 25-year-old boy. They adopted their son when he was three weeks old. Their work includes counseling women, in a home for women and children in eastern New York State. They see many who are in need of counsel along  adoption lines and are able to direct them to  existing agencies to receive the help they need in this area. In addition, The Salvation Army has a web page for  people who had any  birth related matters in any of the Salvation Army Booth Homes or Hospitals. further info, please contact EB or visit: 
The Salvation Army web page

Hefftiger-ATO

Hefftiger is a thirty-something adoptee, searching for her birth family. She is lucky to have adoptive parents who are very supportive of her search. Heff is married to a wonderful guy, and has two spoiled but adorable children. She can be found in general chat many evenings and some late nights.

JB131-ATO

JB is a reunited adoptee, single parent, father of 9 children and has 16 grandkids. He is an adoptive father of one and foster dad to a girl. He Located his birth family in August of 1977 after 40+ years of searching.  JB found a beautiful and gracious family. It was like going home after a short visit.  JB can be found in the chatroom most evenings, helping others in their search and support in their efforts. NEVER GIVE UP, SUCCESS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.  (Homepage)

Jenn-ATO

Jenn-ATO is a 30 something adoptee who was reunited with her birth dad in May of 2000. She is also the mom to Tiff, Hope , and Hunter and Mommy-Jenn to Jonathon and Joseph (her step-sons). She is married to a wonderful man who is a birth dad.
Dreams do Come true, So, NEVER give up !!

NikkiJean-ATO

NikkiJean is a mature birthmother of two daughters both relinquished  at birth. I am grandmother to four wonderful loving grandchildren of whom I am very proud. My daughters are my greatest joy but, I also enjoy pets, people of all ages, music, and flower gardening. my advice to those searching is to think positive  - that does make Miracles happen, even in the modern world. I can be found a lot of the time in the ATO chat room where I have met and have learn to know many wonderful people who are somehow touched by adoption.

Pegasus-ATO

Pegasus is a birthmom, who reunited with her son nine years ago.  The reunion has it's ups and downs, but she has "arrived" at a "place" where she can accept "what will be, will be".  Pegasus encourages everyone to search. We all have the right to know "the truth".

Searcher7-ATO

Searcher is a Adopted Mom, Foster Mom, and Birth Mom. You can find her most evenings, several times a week extending to all members of the triad her very dedicated volunteer searching expertise and support .