Tag: 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

SEE MORE EPISODES OF RISING:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

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

SEE MORE EPISODES OF RISING:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

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

SEE MORE EPISODES OF RISING:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

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

SEE MORE EPISODES OF RISING:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

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

SEE ALL THE RISING STORIES:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

WKYC Rising | Nathan Mumford

2016/10/04

Cleveland Heights native Nathan Mumford is in the business of restoring hope and giving light to those walking down Cancer’s dark path. His Motivation? His Past. – Danielle Wiggins

LINK TO THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/3-peat-win-over-cancer-nathan-mumford-rising-wkyc/328884988

SEE ALL THE RISING STORIES:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

 

WKYC Rising | Dejuan Kelker

2016/09/27

The congregation at Burning Bush Church is young, dynamic, and engaged in the inner-city community. The force behind it all, DeJuan Kelker. But people aren’t drawn to this pastor because of his sermons or his beautiful church. They’re actually drawn to him because of his background. – Danielle Wiggins

LINK TO THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-akron-man-overcomes-street-life-to-help-others/326924227

SEE ALL THE RISING STORIES:
http://www.purple-films.com/rising/

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