Monthly Archives: April 2014

Kenny Leon of True Colors Theatre Company is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Today's Honoree

KENNY LEON is founding Artistic Director of True Colors Theatre Company, Principal of KLProductions and a highly acclaimed director, producer and actor. Following an unprecedented 11-year tenure as Artistic Director of the Alliance Theatre Company, Kenny began True Colors Theatre … Continue reading →

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Team Zoey is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Laura and Ian Penny’s lives were turned upside down after the birth of their daughter Zoey. After Laura experienced a relatively healthy pregnancy issues arose around her 38th week when doctors saw the amniotic sac wall coming apart and baby … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Wholesaler Justin Wilmot is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Justin Wilmot of 10 Hour Wholesaler, loves to surf so he created a way to make a living AND spend as much time surfing and having fun with family and friends as possible. After working in the restaurant business, he … Continue reading →

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Producer Will Packer is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Producer Will Packer is responsible for producing and overseeing the company’s studio financed and self-financed films and distribution projects. He co-founded Rainforest Films with partner Rob Hardy in the summer of 1994 while both were engineering students at Florida A … Continue reading →

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Life Paradigms, Inc. Founder Fatimah Halim is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Fatimah Halim is an artist born into a family of writers, storytellers and musicians. She has garnered success as a Special Events Coordinator, professional performance artist, pop vocalist, ethnic dancer, and inspirational author and speaker. Just as the boundaries between … Continue reading →

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Soft Bones Founder Deborah Sittig is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Deborah Sittig is a mom of three who runs her own communications company with another. Deborah’s life changed when her second child was born with a rare disease that only 1 in 100,000 people are diagnosed with and where there … Continue reading →

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National Arthritis Foundation Honoree Mayro Kanning is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Mayro Kanning is this year’s National Arthritis Foundation Honoree. She is from Cincinnati, Ohio. and has a robust taste for leading an active, productive life that hasn’t been spoiled by arthritis. A 39-year Kroger Co. employee and Cincinnati resident, Mayro … Continue reading →

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Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey M. Hartog is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Michelle Hartog was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. She underwent a bilateral mastectomy. With the help of her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Hartog, she chose the bilateral mastectomy because they determined it was the easiest for reconstruction. And the … Continue reading →

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Cloves Campbell the Co-Publisher of the Arizona Informant Newspaper is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Representative Cloves Campbell, Jr. worked in the family business for over 25 years. Currently the Board Chairman and Co-Publisher of the Arizona Informant Newspaper, he held several positions at the paper. The Arizona Informant Newspaper has served the African American … Continue reading →

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Comedian Gary O’Neal is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Born Gary Wayne O’Neal Jr, this native of Washington DC has always been an Entertainer. As far back as grade school, his 5th grade teacher Mrs Jeanie O’Conner told him that he will be seen and heard in the world. … Continue reading →

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