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TORCH Award Winner Mark Dant is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Mark Dant: A former police officer transformed by parenthood into the first national advocate for Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) I, a rare disease in which is son has. His son Ryan was given a life expectancy of 10-12 years and is now … Continue reading →

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Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) President Rick Lofgren is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Rick Lofgren was named President of the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in August 1998. Since that time he has worked to build the charity into a highly respected national fundraising entity that is focused on saving kids’ lives, while … Continue reading →

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Youth Activist Mary-Pat Hector is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Today's Honoree

Mary-Pat currently serves as the National Youth Director for National Action Network, one of this country largest Civil Rights organization. She is also the founder of the Just Think Twice Ad Campaign, a campaign she created after attending more funerals … Continue reading →

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Author Phoebe Maltz Bovy is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Today's Honoree

Phoebe Maltz Bovy is the Author of The Perils of “Privilege”: Why Injustice Can’t Be Solved by Accusing Others of Advantage by Phoebe Maltz Bovy (St. Martin’s Press; on-sale March 14, 2017) Systematic injustice is real and is undoubtedly a … Continue reading →

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Natural Healer Dr. David Williams is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Today's Honoree

A medical researcher, biochemist, and chiropractor, Dr. David Williams has developed a reputation as one of the world’s leading authorities on natural healing. Dr. Williams’ exclusive natural treatments and remedies, often uncovered in far-flung places such as the African Bush … Continue reading →

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DaphDaph Designer Daphne Kaufer is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Today's Honoree

DaphDaph was founded and is managed by designer Daphne Kaufer, and with the love and dedication of our DaphDaph dream team, continuously continues to grow and develop. Daphne Kaufer has a BA in Architecture from the University of Cardiff, Wales … Continue reading →

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Adam Hochfelder the Managing Director of Real Estate Acquisitions & Development at Merchants Hospitality is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Adam Hochfelder is the Managing Director of Real Estate Acquisitions & Development at Merchants Hospitality. Mr. Hochfelder has completed multiple transactions for Merchants Hospitality resulting in the $110 million acquisition and assemblage of 1802-1810 Second Avenue, which is slated to … Continue reading →

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Stanford Psychologist and Lantern Chief Science Officer Dr. Megan Jones is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Does Red Carpet Celebrity Fashion Put You at Risk for an Eating Disorder? According to Stanford psychologist Dr. Megan Jones, who also serves as Chief Science Officer of Lantern, the groundbreaking mobile tool that helps prevent the onset of eating disorders. Many … 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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Los Angeles Jewish Home CEO Molly Forrest is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Molly Forrest joined the Los Angeles Jewish Home in Reseda, CA, one of the largest senior healthcare providers in the U.S., as CEO-president in 1996. She has led the Home through the most ambitious expansion in its history, while overseeing … Continue reading →

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