Category: WKYC Rising

WKYC Rising | Corwyn Collier

2017/01/31

“It’s not just about me, I think that’s why I served, that is why I teach that there is more than one option to get to the next level if you want to, and you can be successful no matter what situation you came out of.” – Corwyn Collier

Corwyn Collier is a Teacher and United States Army veteran who served his country at home and abroad. With the love of his family he found the strength to keep fighting and never quit. This persistance was awarded to him as the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers Every Fan competiton and was awarded prizes from the Cavs as well as Speedway. He’s a teacher at Maple Heights High School.

FOR THE FULL STORY VISIT:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/inspired-by-love-wounded-iraq-veteran-rises-to-become-local-hero/395007380

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WKYC Rising | Stephanie Nunn

2017/01/25

“I’ve taken that creativity and I had the opportunity to do other things that inspire myself, inspire other people and encourage people who may have some challenges.” Stephanie Nunn

Stephanie Nunn has used her vision to create her fashion line “The Nadira Collection”. Stephanie helps others that are going through the same problems of Blindness by hosting a fashion show in which the proceeds raised are donated to Preventing Blindness a Non Profit that specializes in helping the community to become aware of the early warning signs of blindness and how to take steps to prevent it.

FOR THE FULL STORY VISIT:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/cleveland-fashion-designer-rising-to-live-wihtout-her-mask/392522011

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WKYC Rising | Malieke Graham

2017/01/17

“I knew what I wanted, I knew what I wanted to do, So I went for it” – Malieke Graham

Malieke Graham is a Sophomore that has a real passion for Basketball. He earned his spot on Varsity by proving to them that despite how he looks and acts that he has the passion to continue working everyday to be the very best he can be. Malieke has overcome many obstacles that many of us take for granted everyday. With his passion nothing can stand in his way of accomplishing his goals.

FOR THE FULL STORY VISIT:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-teen-with-cerebral-palsy-takes-a-shot-to-live-his-dream/386726152

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WKYC Rising | Allison Clarke

2016/12/13

“You know if you have means or you have talent, you have an obligation to do something with it,” -Allison Clarke

Allison Clarke is the driving force behind Flashes of Hope, a national non profit that provides an invaluable service to children that are going through cancer treatment. Her inspiration came while her own son battled cancer. Flashes of Hope provides children and their families with pictures taken by professionals. Allison receives support from donors as well as Photographers, Makeup Artists, Stylists and others that just want to support the cause.

FOR THE FULL STORY VISIT:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/flashes-of-hope-rises-in-the-world-of-pediatric-cancer/369579582

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WKYC Rising | Dani Pajak

2016/12/06

Dani Pajak is the owner of Disowned Customs on Cleveland’s west side and the host of Esquire Network’s new competition series Wrench Against The Machine.

Dani is growing both locally and nationally. Dani learned how to change it all when he stepped away from the thing that was wreaking havoc on his life.

“None of this would have been possible if I would have not put down the first drink and started to change my life,” says Pajak.

READ THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-fixing-a-drinking-problem-through-fixing-bikes-1/364518684

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WKYC Rising | Demarco Sleeper

2016/11/29

“Demarco just echoes what I wanted my artistry and my dance to do,” says the company’s founder Mary Verdi-Fletcher. “Taking hold of your life and finding the things that give you joy and going after them.”

The factory worker now turned professional dancer has advice for those facing adversity.

“Don’t just sit around and not do anything and stop living life,” says Demarco Sleeper. “I don’t want to have self-pity. People do that and the time and energy they put into doing that they could be putting it into helping themselves”

FOR MORE OF THE STORY VISIT:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/accident-leads-young-dancer-to-find-purpose-through-performance/357961860

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WKYC Rising | Margo Hudson

2016/11/15

Margo Hudson learned to rise when she saw what hardwork and dedication could do. With the help of Seeds of literacy Margo turned her life around by getting her GED, opening herself to possibilities she never knew existed. Her story has inspired many other to not be discouraged by failure but to persevere and fight through it to get what you want.

SEE MARGOS FULL STORY AT WKYC:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-2016-is-a-year-of-honor-for-ged-graduate-1/352488001

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WKYC Rising | Katie Burns

2016/10/11

Katie and Kevin Burns are two people who’s love held them together in the face of an unimaginable situation. Katie runs the nonprofit Forever My Baby You’ll be, offering help and support to grieving families and couples who have lost an Infant.

LINK TO THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-couple-breaks-silent-taboo-to-honor-stillborn-child-1/333936939

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FOREVER MY BABY YOU’LL BE:
http://www.katieburns.org

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