With World Stroke Day coming up on October 29th, stroke survivor, American Stroke Association regional ambassador, and author of the memoir A Stroke of Faith: A Stroke Survivor’s Story of a Second Chance at Living a Life of Significance Mark Moore is looking to educate others about stroke prevention and recovery. A successful business man and entrepreneur, loving husband and father, and avid basketball-lover, Mark Moore had it all. But in May 2007, at the age of 46, his entire life changed when he suffered two strokes. After spending a month in a medically-induced coma, Mark underwent intensive rehabilitation, including speech therapy, physical therapy, and having to relearn basic life skills such as writing a check and tying his shoes. Now, 10 years later, he has made a near-full … [Read more...]
TEN FINALISTS FROM ACROSS THE U.S. ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST-EVER MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD™ PRESENTED BY THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION
Recipient and Finalists to Receive Cash Honorariums, with Generous Support and Resources Provided by the GRAMMY Foundation®'s Education Champions Box Tops For Education®, Converse, Ford Motor Company Fund, Journeys, And Microsoft Surface, With Additional Support From Universal Music Group Inaugural Award will be Presented at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony & Nominees Reception during GRAMMY® Week 2014 WHO: A total of 10 music teachers from ten cities across eight states have been announced as finalists for the first annual Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®. In total, more than 30,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states. WHAT: The Music Educator Award was established to … [Read more...]