Monthly Archives: December 2012

From Our Hearts To Yours Founder Tonia Robinson is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Tonia Robinson is the -Founder/President of “From Our Hearts to Yours” this a nonprofit, that is on a quest to fill a much needed problem”Homelessness & Basic Needs” in the Washington, DC metro area. Ms. Robinson has been passionate since … Continue reading →

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Executive Director of Yonkers Partners in Education Wendy Nadel is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Over the past five years, Wendy and her team have made an enormous difference in the lives of the kids in the Yonkers schools, where 73% of the 27K kids live at or below the poverty level. Although teens in … Continue reading →

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Strategic Leader Scot Faulkner is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Scot has helped preserve 1,500 acres of historic land and led community commemorations of key historic events including the Centennial of the Second Niagara Movement (precursor to the NAACP), and the 50th Anniversary of the National Park.? He is also … Continue reading →

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GreenRope Founder Lars Helgeson is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Lars Helgeson, CEO and Founder of GreenRope, a business operating system. As a small business entrepreneur and leader, Lars, has been able to assemble a team of loyal and hard working developers, marketings, and support members. As a leader, Lars … Continue reading →

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Marithia Waters is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Today's Honoree

I’m nominating her because in the last two years she has experienced significant loss BUT, she is still standing strong.  In June of 2010 she lost her daughter Richeena Harper. Richeena died six days after her 21st birthday after having … Continue reading →

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PTSD Please Listen To My Story Author Curtis Butler is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Curtis Butler lll.  served his country from 1989-1991 and again from 2002-2007.  After serving his country Curtis  was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  One of the ways he found helpful in managing PTSD is by returning to school. … Continue reading →

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Child Sex Abuse Advocate Sims Bartella is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Today's Honoree

From my sexual abuse as a child to my time in the United States Marine Corps—some of my story is magic—some of it is tragic. I am sharing it with the hope that it will inspire the world one person … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Life Saver Emily Uhas

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Today's Honoree

My sister Emily Irene Valencia was born May 19, 1954 in Roswell, New Mexico. She has been married since 1973 and they have four children: Gary, born July 19, 1974; Samantha, born July 6, 1975; Phillip, born June 12, 1980 … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Jennifer Field is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Jennifer Field is one of those rare people with an infectious personality – one that defines the human resilience, determination, hope, and aspiration. Having had many challenges in life, Jennifer has constructed five distinct life lessons, which make her extremely … Continue reading →

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The Maine Children’s Home Christmas Program Director Cristen Sawyer is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Cristen Sawyer is the Christmas Program Director at The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers in Waterville, Maine. Her responsibility is to lead a year-round program that provides new toys and clothing to 1,600 disadvantaged children  in Maine. Imagine the pressure of … Continue reading →

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