Comments for The Rise Awards https://ypierre.com/rise Honoring Extraordinary People Tue, 03 Jan 2017 01:11:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 Comment on 2016 Nominee: Susie TenEyck by Susie TenEyck https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-susie-teneyck/#comment-50 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 01:11:47 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=323#comment-50 In reply to Summer McSweeney.

Thank you Summer McSweeney! ♡

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Delno Ebie by Valorie https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-delno-ebie/#comment-49 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:46:47 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=321#comment-49 *Our son was 2 pounds: not 2 feet.

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Sonya N Hines https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-48 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:21:36 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-48 Radeidre’ Hill….. You made me cry!!! You have been apart of this journey since Kennedy was born. Your support and words of encouragement can not be explained. Thank you for helping us bring this vision to life and for playing a major role in Kennedy’s life. Even when your plate is full from other things, you still make room to help me & us. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. Love you to the moon and back!!!

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Sonya N Hines https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-47 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:12:00 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-47 In reply to Shawanni.

Shawanni!!! Thank you for all of your prayers and words of encouragement. Please keep us in pray as we continue bringing awareness to Down syndrome. I look forward to seeing you our MagiKal Holiday!! Kreating MagiK for our babies!!!

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Sonya N Hines https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-46 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:05:37 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-46 In reply to Krystle Crummey.

Thank you Krystle!!! Words can not express how I feel right now. You know when it comes to Kennedy’s Kreations, I’m very sensitive….because this foundation has all of my heart. Thank you for being apart our KKI Family. Bring awareness to Down syndrome and Kreating MagiK along the way!!

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Sonya N Hines https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-45 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:59:47 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-45 In reply to Moses Cowart.

Thank you Moses, My heart is so full right now reading everyone’s comment. Thank you and the Allstate family for your support. It takes a community pulling together to bring this vision to life. Thank you for being apart of our KKI Family!!! Much gratitude!!

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Radeidre' Hill https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-44 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:50:04 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-44 Most parents who encounter unexpected conditions impacting their children question why. Since Kennedy’s birth, Sonya’s outlook was never why but how.
* How could I bring awareness to Down Syndrome?
* How can I enhance Kennedy’s life and bring her to her highest potential for her family and those around her to bear witness?
* How can I create and enhance resources not just for Kennedy but for others with Down Syndrome?
Sonya Hines has answered every question above by creating an encouraging environment at home, bringing awareness in schools, and creating a nonprofit organization to inspire and give support to others in the community. I am in in awe of her strength, confidence and determination. She breaks down every wall and barrier she faces. Sonya provides her daughter Kennedy with a living example of rising above every problem to create an opportunity.
Sonya Hines is the only choice for the 2016 Outstanding Parent Rise Award.

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Shawanni https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-43 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:10:57 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-43 .]]> Sonya goes above and beyond in all she does. Especially raising awareness and educating others about down syndrome. As a teacher for students with special needs, it is my prayer daily that more parents are educated, and give their child the opportunity that everyone else has. Her passion doesn’t go unnoticed. I’m thankful to know a great person with a huge ❤.

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Krystle Crummey https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-42 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:45:05 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-42 It was great coming out to support awareness for down syndrome. I have known Sonya for 3yrs now..i have seen the love and passion for this organization. Her daughter Kennedy is a joy and doesnt let her needs determine her future. I hope that families with kids like Kennedy understand the value in putting energy and time in developing your child to be inspired by life and that they can inspire others.
Thank you for having a vision for giving…

]]> Comment on 2016 Nominee: Sonya Hines by Moses Cowart https://ypierre.com/rise/2016/10/11/2016-nominee-sonya-hines/#comment-41 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:41:51 +0000 http://ypierre.com/rise/?p=319#comment-41 Mrs.. Hines is very passionate about kids with down syndrome. She works very hard at bringing awareness to this issue. She has not only made a commitment for her daughter, but for all kids in the community that are affected by down syndrome. The most remarkable quality of Mrs. Hines is that she refuses to allow the kids to limit their abilities because of their disabilities, she inspires them to exceed expectations!

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