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The Black Santa Company Founder Baron Davis is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Founded by the NBA’s Baron Davis, The Black Santa Company celebrates diversity in storytelling through engaging content and high quality products. We’re a character-focused company driven by vivid imaginations, positivity, and year-round giving. Black Santa and Cecilia are the first … Continue reading →

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USA Paralympic Athlete Femita Ayanbeku is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Hello everyone, my name is Femita Ayanbeku and when I was 11 years old I was in a car accident that resulted in the amputation of my right leg below the knee. However, I have chose to overcome those circumstances … Continue reading →

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World War II Veteran Bob Gasche is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Bob Gasche is a 90-year-old World War II veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as a teenager in 1943 and fought in the famed battle of Iwo Jima at age 21, his first combat.  He lost many friends … Continue reading →

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Incepture Director of Managed Solutions Matt Tuohy is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Retired Captain Matt Tuohy is an influential veteran in his Jacksonville, Florida, community. Matt joined local workforce solutions firm Incepture in 2011 and assisted in the development of a strategic program called InVET (Incepture’s Veterans Employment Taskforce). InVET is designed … Continue reading →

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Homeless Activist Owen Settee is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Owen Settee is a 13 yr old, grade 8 student at Deerwood Elementary school. Owen has been the main driver for three initiatives in Thompson which help the needy. He is currently training in Mixed Martial Arts and is a … 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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Attorney Frank N. Darras is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Frank N. Darras made a decision nearly a quarter century ago that would affect tens of thousands of Americans. Darras took the road less traveled to help the sick, disabled, and elderly mount a heroic fight against billion-dollar insurance companies. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Henry Miller

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Today's Honoree

According to New Hope Natural Media Henry Miller is the  “Young Entrepreneur of The Year”.  Meet Henry Miller, a 14 year old whose interest in saving the honey bees turned into an incredible, thriving business…all before he was even a teenager. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is John Wayne Walding

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Today's Honoree

Staff Sergeant John W. Walding, United States (US) Army, heroically distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous conduct in the face of the enemy of the US, while serving as the Communications Sergeant for Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 3336, Special Operations Task … Continue reading →

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