“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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“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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“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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“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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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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The Belles Family had no idea what was about to happen. It was through their son that they learned to shed the fear and intimidation and push forward to make the world a safer place for their son and the many like him.

TO READ THE FULL STORY VISIT:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-above-the-culture-of-autism-isolation/354911843

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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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Searching for happiness, but can’t seem to keep it. Hungry in my mind, but my body declines to feed it. Energy is gone, restless and defeated. Am I twisted? – LaTasha Watts

LINK TO THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-former-foster-childs-reflection-on-twisted-past-leads-to-healing/337523657

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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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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

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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

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“I remember being on the phone with 911, just thinking I’m not going to make it out of this situation, and then to wake up the next day and I look down and all I’m missing is some legs. I was lucky to be alive, and I wanted to do something with it” – Mark Kalina Jr

LINK TO THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/rising-meet-mark-kalina/322156370

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“Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, He’s the face of a national McDonald’s ad, and founder of the nonprofit Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere. But what many people don’t know is that the path to Ricky Smith’s destination all started when he lost everything, and learned to rise from the ashes” – Danielle Wiggins

LINK TO THE FULL STORY:
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/programs/rising/warrensville-heights-native-makes-it-big-after-losing-everything/317999062

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