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Ever since we brought on the Power notes, we've made it a mission to leave notes any where we are to help brighten and hopefully provide a message to someone who really needs it.  We were flying back to Austin after spending 4 days in Philadelphia and made it a point to leave notes on the …

As a teacher, you have the power to make a tremendous difference in a child's life.  In this particular classroom, the topic of discussion was kindness, self-pride and recognizing the power in yourself and others.  More importantly, sharing it with others. …

My proudest moment is when I took control of my life so that kidney failure didn’t have the chance to. I decided to be the change while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.A common phrase that people with chronic kidney disease hear is “but you don’t look sick.” It’s both a compliment (I …

During our summer travel, we randomly asked people who they were most proud of and why. We weren't surprised when most people said their moms. Listen, be inspired and feel the love. …

It all started last August when we were vendors at Chicago Market Days and Keith LaBelle approached us with an idea. Months later, I received a follow up email from Ketih and months later, the ball started rolling; ‘Powered with Pride 5k’ in Louisville, KY was born! I was in love with the idea, a …

I was flying back to Austin from Seattle when I opened Spirit, Southwest Airlines Magazine. I was flipping through it until a photo of a guy on a surfboard caught my eye. It was then my gut told me to read the story. And WOW is all I can say. The story is about Van Curaza, a 50 year old former p …

I met Eli about a year and half ago while volunteering with my classroom at Habitat for Humanity Restore. We volunteered once a week and Eli was designated to work and assign us jobs. Immediately the kids fell in love with him. He had a natural way of working with the kids and getting them to see …

My name is Sara Bown and I live in New Brunswick Canada. I have been married to a man I adore and consider my best friend for 13 years and we are blessed with two sons who are 6 & 10. Being a proud mother, I have so many proud moments. Like the seasons change, I think we have beautiful proud moments …