Tag Archives: death

Author Susan Knox Kopta is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Today's Honoree

About the Book: Mental illness is an ongoing conversation that should never be treated lightly. In “Ballasted Wings: Why That Day?” Susan Knox Kopta shares a raw, gritty, cautionary tale that will educate readers on the dangers of a diagnosis … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition | Tagged adversity, author, bipolar, death, educate, Educator, grieve, life loss, Mental Health, mental illiness, stress, Susan Knox Kopta, Today's Honoree, write | Leave a comment

Reinvention After Transition Expert Alison Pena is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Alison Pena aka Bad Widow, is a lifelong New Yorker, who lives in Manhattan. As a primary caregiver until her husband of 25 years, David, died in her arms at home after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Alison learned … Continue reading →

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Suicide Survivor and Author Sonja Wasden is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Suicide will continue to kill people as long as it continues to kill conversations. That’s a point worth understanding any time of year, but is especially relevant during May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. My personal story may help … Continue reading →

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Oncologist Steven Eisenberg is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Scans, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll? That’s what patients of Steven G. Eisenberg, D.O. have come to expect, and they say his unrelenting spirit brightens even their darkest days. Says patient Debbie Hallmark, who the good doctor serenaded to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Author Tiffany Papageorge is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Father’s Day is just about a month away, and the greeting card aisles and gift stores have been stocked for weeks with hundreds of variations of “Number One Dad” mugs and “Best. Dad. Ever.” picture frames. These days set aside … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition, women | Tagged author, coaches, counseling, death, engage children, Father's Day, grief, life, loss, My Yellow Balloon, parents, perception, reflection, teacher, Tiffany Papageorge, Today's Honoree | Leave a comment

Terri Lomax of Mocha Girls Pit Stop is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Today's Honoree

We’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Terri Lomax finds great joy in “making lemonade” for herself and helping others make lemonade out of the lemons in their lives. Her transparency and approachability are evident … Continue reading →

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Heart Care Expert Dr. William Cooper is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Today's Honoree

From his humble beginnings in Hayti, MO, one could say that William Cooper was born to save lives. “I lost my own mother to pancreatic cancer at the age of 14. She passed away within months of her diagnosis. If … Continue reading →

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Sheila Duncan and Trouble The Dog are Today’s Honorees

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Working from her home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, an ocean- side suburb of Boston, 62-year-old baby boomer, Sheila Duncan is making a difference in her community… and beyond. Having retired from a long, successful career as the owner of Marblehead’s, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, honoree, Recognition, women | Tagged ailments, always hope, awareness, baby Boomer, bar owner, cancer, children in need, community development, death, diagnosis, divorce, life, MA, man's best friend, Marblehead, Massachusetts, oceanside, puppy power, recognition, save our children, save the day, Sheila Duncan, to the rescue, tradgedy, treatment, Trouble The Dog, youth | 1 Comment

Team World Running Ambassador Steve Spear is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Steve Spear, 49, former pastor and running ambassador for Team World Vision began on April 8, 2013 to run a marathon a day for the next five months, running across the country from California to New York to raise $1.5 … 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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