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Oprah's Hero Effect

February 11, 2026

Oprah’s OWN shares how John and Thomas D'Eri created Rising Tide Car Wash after John’s son and Thomas’ brother Andrew, who is on the spectrum, faced no job prospects. Rising Tide is on a mission to hire individuals across the autism spectrum to equip them with real job skills and pave a path toward independent living.

Oprah's Hero Effect
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