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Devereux Arizona Direct Care, Campus Support Lenny Jeffers is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Lenny Jeffers is positive, charismatic, caring and helpful; a leader for our youth and our staff.  After 14 years at Devereux, Lenny’s dedication and commitment to our program continues to grow. He treats others with respect, and his compassion for … Continue reading →

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Author Charlotte Canion is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Today's Honoree

There are many stages in the relationship between parent and child, with what’s likely the final – when it’s time to deliver parenting style caretaking to one’s own parents, is not surprisingly often the one least properly prepared for on … Continue reading →

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The Turn It Around Teenager Jonathan Roppolo is Today’s Honoree

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Today's Honoree

During his lifetime, Jonathan Roppolo has taken obstacles such as limited speech and intellectual disabilities, and turned them into inspirational accomplishments. With help from speech therapy and self-determination, Jonathan not only expanded his vocabulary, he won an area speech competition … Continue reading →

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Penny Bear Entrepreneur Penny Wigglesworth is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Bear Beginnings: As a result of my own near-death experience following an allergic reaction to a bee sting, I realized how quickly life can end and that we should enjoy every minute of every day. I no longer feared death, … Continue reading →

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New York Tutor LaCil Keitt is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Today's Honoree

LaCil K. Tutoring Services is affordable. 1 on 1 tutoring for children in grades 1-8. My goal is to help children accomplish good grades in math, reading, and writing. Therefore, their self-esteem will improve as well. I have an associates … Continue reading →

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Bestselling Author and Diabetes Activist Brenda Novak is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Today's Honoree

As a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Brenda has been able to count on her fans and her peers to support her annual online auctions, which runs May 1 – May 31st, helping her raise over $1.6 … Continue reading →

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Mother Mary DeLuca Maurillo is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Today's Honoree

A daughters love for her mother.  Mary DeLuca Maurillo of Syracuse NY — is 88 years old, she’s raised eight successful children practically on her own, and we all adore her. You know how some kids argue over who “has … 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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