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Brandon Hill – Empowering Success Through The Brotherhood!
Back in 2008, Brandon Hill was a teenager who felt that his life had no real direction. But on November 4, 2008, that all changed. On that day, amid chants of “YES WE CAN!”, Barack Obama became the first African-American president in America’s history. Seeing how Obama had overcome the obstacles in his life to rise to ultimate…
World Autism Awareness Day – Shining a Bright Light on Autism
Do you know anyone with autism? Even if you don’t think you do, chances are that you HAVE encountered an autistic person. That’s because autism occurs on a wide spectrum, with its symptoms ranging from mild to severe. And actually, about 1 in 110 people have this condition! In order to increase recognition of autism…
Chrysa Nowell – Bringing New Meaning to the Words "Competitive Athlete"!
15-year-old Chrysa Nowell is a competitive athlete, swimming on her high school’s swim team. When Chrysa gets in the pool, she doesn’t outswim anyone, and she never places in any of her meets. Yet she is one of the most dedicated and beloved competitors of all. That’s because Chrysa has a disease called arthrogryposis that…
Teens Sell T-Shirts for a Terrific Cause…..Tornado Relief!
On the morning of March 2, Henryville, IN teens Carli Pendelton and Brittany Jessee expected to have an average Friday at school. Hours later, they realized that this would be no ordinary Friday, as a tornado ripped through their town, all but leveling the small community. The devastating tornado flattened houses and businesses, tore down power lines, and…
International Women's Day Celebrates Inspirational Women…..Past, Present, and Future!
On March 8 each year, a wonderful celebration takes place, one that has been around for over a hundred years. The event is International Women’s Day, which started out as a day for recognizing women and fighting for their rights. Today, International Women’s Day is all that and more. It praises the achievements of inspirational women, continually works…
Sam Fox – A Grueling Challenge for a Great Cause
In many ways, Sam Fox is a typical 24-year-old man – he is a talented athlete, loves the outdoors, and enjoys eating pizza and hanging out with his friends. But in one very special way, Sam is anything but typical. You see, Sam has taken on an incredible challenge for a cause that is very close to his…
Kindness Is Contagious……Try Some Today!
Acting with kindness is a wonderful idea, but too often it gets forgotten or overlooked in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. However, the power of kind actions makes them worth investing the extra effort they may take. Just one small act of kindness can change your day for the better, and kind…
Benjamin's Hope – A Place Where We All Belong
At 15 months old, Benjamin Mason was a typical toddler with a budding vocabulary and an active curiosity. But then, over the next few months, Benjamin started to withdraw, losing his vocabulary and turning completely inward. Doctors diagnosed Benjamin as having profound autism. Despite his autism, the Masons tried to give Benjamin a normal life. However, his severe autism made it hard for him to participate…
Twelve in Twelve – A Family Making a Difference, One Country at a Time!
Think about your everyday life – school, family, friends, hobbies, etc. Can you imagine giving it all up for a year? Well, that is exactly what the Lewis family did. J.D. Lewis and his sons Jackson, age 14, and Buck, age 9, put their lives on hold for an entire year for a wonderful reason……so that…
Black History Month – Celebrating Great African-American Lives!
Every February, America observes a very special occasion called Black History Month. This observance serves as a time to remember and celebrate the many amazing accomplishments of African-Americans and their importance to our country’s history. Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week, a week of celebration observed in mid-February. In 1976 it was expanded to become…