On Giving and Thanks
(from our Nov ’12 KF Chronicle monthly “Make Peace the News” column) – Make Peace the News: On Giving and Thanks During May of 2001, Mattie J.T. Stepanek was 10 years old, and had just learned that he had transitioned from “a child with a life-threatening condition” to “a child who was dying from that condition.” After [...]
Mattie’s 2013 Peace Tree & Poetry
= A Global Celebration of Peace! – - Mattie’s 2013 Peace Tree is decorated… – the 2013 Peace Poetry video will be shared soon! === CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR 2013 Peace Tree Ornaments – CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR December Prayer videos and translations === Mattie’s 2013 Peace Tree & Poetry Activity A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF [...]
Mattie Honored with NCPD Youth Leadership Award
- NCPD Announces Recipients of Three National Awards - Mattie J.T. Stepanek was one of three recipients of a new set of national awards being presented by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. Mattie was honored posthumously with the inaugural Youth/Young Adult Leadership Award during NCPD’s 2013 conference. – According to an NCPD news article, each of the [...]
December Spotlight
Peace Seeker
Our Peace Seeker Spotlight honors Kathleen Downes, a college student with cerebral palsy who has been sharing an inspirational message of inclusion and peace throughout her life. Read more...
Peace Maker
Our Peace Maker Spotlight honors Neil Dafner, our first posthumous honoree, who made people smile and laugh and know they mattered throughout his life despite living with muscular dystrophy. Read more...
Peace Bringer
Our Peace Bringer Spotlight honors The Smith Family, advocates for individuals with disabilities and other differences since their youngest child was diagnosed with a mitochondrial myopathy. Read more...
Peace Sponsor
Our Peace Sponsor Spotlight celebrates Chris Lewis, who grew up supporting his dad and “Jerry’s Kids” and now delivers wheelchairs and mobility aids to people around the world who are in need. Read more...
- Mattie J.T. Stepanek