Good Kid Award Recipient Sadie Keller uses her experience to help other children with cancer. by Karyn Brodsky Cancer diagnosis is terrifying for anyone. When it’s a child, no words can describe the anguish felt by the parents. Now, imagine what goes on in the mind of that child……
Tackling Personal Obstacles To Reach Her Goals Personal obstacles can take a toll on an individual, especially if that individual grew up with limited resources. It takes someone with enormous determination and inner strength to transform those experiences into positive assets and use them to help others. by…
Don Hooton’s Mission: Keeping Kids Safe from Steroids by Kristin Ciccarelli When he isn’t on the road, spreading the word on the dangers of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs), Don Hooton says he enjoys the twenty-foot commute to his home office, cup of coffee in hand. But as founder…
Good Kid Award recipient, Matthew Bransky, nets a win with tennis program for autistic kids. by Karyn Brodsky Benjamin Franklin coined the phrase, “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Of course, Franklin never knew Matthew Bransky of Dallas, but it’s certain he would have highly approved…
Our VIP Award recipient, Adrienne Bransky, supports son’s effort to bring tennis to kids with autism. by Karyn Brodsky When it comes to children with autism, Dallas mom Adrienne Bransky knows firsthand that learning is winning. Her 14-year-old, middle child, Josh is on the spectrum. So, when her oldest…
Abi Ferrin Designs Fashion with Freedom and Purpose by Kristin Ciccarelli Abi Ferrin’s life these days is pretty blissful. Not only is she new mom to nine-month-old Elijah, the current love of her life, but she’s also a highly successful clothing designer whose unique designs you’ve probably seen in many…
Ex-football player uses his words to prevent others from using their hands by Karyn Brodsky If the true test of a person’s strength is how they cope with adversity, then football player Chris Johnson is a very powerful individual. He turned a major tragedy in his life into a great deal…
Compiled by Alicia Wanek and Candace Brock Life is certainly very sweet these days for Nathan Sheets, founder of McKinney-based Nature Nate’s Honey – for obvious reasons – and others that become apparent as you get to know this faith-driven entrepreneur. What sets Nature Nate’s apart is that their…
HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE SAMMIE CASAS INSPIRES OTHERS TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT SEX TRAFFICKING by Karyn Brodsky “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams At the Dallas Independent School District’s Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s…