March 6, 2015
Parents of a child born with a rare disease love their baby just as much as the parent who has a healthy child does. Those of us who have never had to raise a child with special needs have no idea what the struggles are like. Some of us take the health of our children …..
Read MoreMarch 5, 2015
Friday, February 27th, 2015 14-yr-old Carla Jamerson took her own life. It was very clear to the team of Rise and Stand that young Carla took her own life because of the constant bullying she faced from Clark County School District students. Her mother Nitika Bird was aware of the harassment and bullying her daughter faced and …..
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2015
Making Leah Parsons Amazing Person of the Week is long overdue. Early last year we spoke to Ms. Parsons for the first time. We were in awe the entire conversation. Leah is brave, tenacious, and strong-willed and well, amazing. Leah’s daughter Rehtaeh Parsons attempted suicide by hanging on April 4th 2013 at her home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, …..
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2015
Originally Posted Aug 12, 2014 Fame comes with a hefty price. A glimpse into Celebrity stalking and harassment. For several decades celebrities have dealt with harassment, defamation, and even stalking from the public. Celebrities such as Anna Kournikova, John Lennon, Tom Jones, Madonna, Steven Spielberg, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Halle Berry, Paris Hilton and many …..
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