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Project sWish Chicago Founder McKinley Nelson is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Today's Honoree

McKinley K. Nelson is a Chicago native who attended Whitney Young Magnet High School and is currently a senior pursuing a B.A. degree in Sports Management and International Business at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. McKinley embodies the spirit of … Continue reading →

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A Breeze Of Hope Founder Brisa De Angulo is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Brisa De Angulo is more than a survivor of circumstance. She is a warrior for change. Brisa’s parents moved their family from the United States to Bolivia when she was a young girl. Both survivors of domestic violence, they worked … Continue reading →

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Comedian Damon Rozier is Today’s Honoree

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Today's Honoree

My name is Damon Rozier and I have been blessed to bring laughter, joy, smiles and happiness in to the hearts and lives of thousands of people over the past 10 years. I was born and raised in the Brownsville … Continue reading →

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The Third Shift Authors LaShana Spann and McKinley Horton are Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Today's Honoree

We all are aware that October is Brest Cancer Month.. yet, did you know that it’s also Domestic Violence Month as well… meet Co-Authors LaShana Spann and McKinley Horton, The Third Shift Domestic violence begins with a word and ends … Continue reading →

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1400 Miles Founder Davis Tucker is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Founder, Davis Tucker began the 1400 Miles journey in September of 2013 motivated by his Brewmaster at NxNW Restaurant and Brewery and longtime friend, Don Thompson’s inspirational recovery from prostate cancer. In 2013, Davis wanted raise awareness about prostate health after … Continue reading →

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Author Gary Mason is Today’s Honoree for Tuesday May 17th, 2016

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Gary Marson’s world collapsed in seconds when he returned home from work to find his wife – Louise – a gifted and much-loved doctor, had taken her life at the age of just 40. Just Carry On Breathing is an … Continue reading →

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Appealed Design Founders Adrian Winston and Darin Wyly are Today’s Honorees for Tuesday November 3rd, 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Today's Honoree

When we made the decision to start the Appealed Design Brand, we both knew in our hearts it would take a different level of commitment in order to be as successful as we had envisioned. So there you have it, … Continue reading →

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Will to Live Author Gary Edinger is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Gary Edinger’s new book—Will to Live: A Saga of Survival —chronicles his extraordinary experiences in the wild and stands as a testament to the strength and fortitude of people facing life-threatening challenges everywhere. Gary Edinger was logging in Wisconsin’s Northwoods … Continue reading →

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The Hip Entrepreneur Iris Grant Onrot is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Iris Grant Onrot is a woman who is out to save the lives of aging seniors…one hip at a time. She is the “hippest” female entrepreneur you’ll ever run into. But don’t worry because if you knock her down, she’ll … 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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