Tag Archives: survivor

Author and Breast Cancer Survivor Princess Diane von Brainisfried is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Today's Honoree

There is nothing more terrifying to hear than those three words, “You have cancer.” The world seems to turn upside down and nothing makes sense anymore. Award-winning author and breast cancer survivor, Princess Diane von Brainisfried (aka Diane Young Uniman), … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Angel Faces Founder Lesia Cartelli is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Today's Honoree

We live in a society of selfies and status postings; how you look can dramatically affect your self-esteem more than ever before. But add to that being mauled by a raccoon, or left for dead in a horrific house fire, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Author Celia Belt is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Today's Honoree

Celia Belt is the founder of the award-winning, Moonlight Fund Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial and emotional assistance to burn survivors and their families. A burn survivor herself, Celia recognized the need for survivor care. Along with Henry … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Author and The F.A.A.B Foundation Founder Michele “Mimi” Evans is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Today's Honoree

Michele “Mimi” Evans hails from Washington, DC. She is a married mother who had a vision to start a non-profit organization that would focus on issues effecting today’s youth. As a child, Mimi suffered abuse and bullying both at home and in school. Mimi … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Author Marty Cole is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Today's Honoree

About The Book: Using his own experiences, author Marty Cole shares his journey of healing, forgiving, and loving after suffering trauma and illness in his book “My Amazing Transformation of Love, Courage, and Wisdom.” At six years old, Cole entered … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Survivor Eric Schneider is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Eric Schneider was a handsome 6 year old boy who was sexually abused by his scoutmaster for 4 years 3 x a week. His abuse led to self-loathing, a hatred of society, and violence. He joined the Whitey Bulger gang, … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Brain Injury Survivor Steve Zalvidar is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Steve Zalvidar is twenty one years old…he was an amateur Boxer pursuing a professional boxing career. He was the life of the party with a heart of gold…everybody loved him. As he loved his family more than anything. July 6th … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Refusing 2 Fail’s Janette Glenn Colantonio is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Janette Colantonio is a Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and CEO and Founder of Refusing to Fail. Janette Colantonio has been featured on the Emmy award winning day time show The Doctors. She was featured in April, 2013 issue of Fitness … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, celebrity, honoree, Recognition, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment