ALS Awareness

There are many challenges we face in this world like ALS. The (ALS) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, attacks the cells in the brain that can lead to weakness in the muscles. Then it causes paralysis that can lead to respiratory failure. We continue to promote ALS awareness by doing the Ice Bucket Challenge. The ice bucket challenge has raised over $100 million dollars to help researchers find the cure for this disease.  Let's continue to learn more about ALS and promote awareness through the Ice Bucket Challenge everyone.

Sgt. Curtis Shell

Sergeant Curtis Shell is an inspirational officer to the people of Detroit. Curtis has been an officer for 15 years and graduated from the Detroit Police Academy in the class of 1999. He's attending college at Wayne County Community College and Siena Heights University majoring in Criminal Justice, to further his career in law. Curtis spends the majority of his time making sure the communities are safe by patrolling the streets and neighborhoods. Sgt. Curtis Shell is an inspiring officer to his fellow coworkers and the people of the city. 

Neil Lazarecky

Neil Lazarecky is an inspirational person to his parents and to the people of America. Neil graduated from Sterling Heights High School in the class of 2009 and registered for college right away. He attended college at Macomb Community College for a year, majoring in Liberal Arts. Neil decided to further his education and enlist in the Navy in the year 2011 and is still on active duty.  While on duty, he learns how to do new trades and how to protect his country. Others look up to him as a role model for his strength and courage. Neil is an inspirational person to his country and parents, Robert and Pamela Lazarecky.

Lee and Aaron Lazarecky

Lee and Aaron Lazarecky are inspirational people to their family and country. Lee and Aaron both graduated from Sterling Heights High School in the class of 2010. They are attending college at Wayne State University, majoring in different studies. Lee is majoring in Computer Engineering and Aaron is majoring in Electrical Engineering. While in college, they also are enlisted in the Air National Guard to further their careers at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. They work hard to keep up their grades in school while helping their country! Lee and Aaron both inspire their parents, Robert and Pamela Lazarecky, and others with their dedication to serving in the Air National Guard. 

Kristy J. Smith

Kristy J. Smith is inspirational to others for her love for animals. Kristy attends Baker College and is majoring in Veterinary Science. She devotes her time helping animals in need. She works with Almost Home Animal Rescue, which is located in Southfield, Michigan. She helps a few times a year at the shelter with feeding, cleaning, and adoptions of the animals when she is not working at Costco as a pharmacy tech. Kristy inspires other pet owners with her love for her pet dog and other animals.

Dawn M.Townsend

Dawn M.Townsend is an inspirational person in life. While as a single parent, struggling to raise three children, she inspired herself to become a school teacher. Dawn graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor and master degree in education, teaching in an urban school district in Michigan. There, she has taught for 13 years in different grade levels, facing problems like the lack of school supplies, food and other accessories that the students might need. To help the students for the year, she started collecting money, bottles, and supplies from others to help raise money so her students could have what they needed. Dawn has inspired other teachers and became an inspirational women to her family and to other parents.

Shamlord Kaza

Shamlord Kaza inspires people through his talented art work. Shamlord is a self taught artist. He started creating art at the age of 8. He is continuing to grow his talent by attending WSU in Michigan and majoring in The School of Arts. Shamlord has different talents like painting and sculpting. He has paintings and sculptures of his wife, son and two grandchildren. He lived in Trinidad in the Caribbean and moved around in the United States to further his life experience.  Shamlord's work is inspirational to others. Another way he inspires is by volunteering for the African World Festival. This festival exposes and teaches about African culture and art.

Dan R. Lee

Dan R. Lee is an inspirational person at work and at home. Dan, a Michigan Conservation Officer, works in different areas of Michigan patrolling to help keep people safe. He has been an officer for 15 years and has been assisting state troopers patrolling Belle Isle. He graduated from MSU in 1996 with a bachelor degree in Fishery Wildlife Management. In his home town of Frankenmuth, where he lives with his wife and three children, Dan gives some of his personal time to coaching a soccer team. Dan chose a career serving the public and also gives back to his community by coaching. These services make Dan an inspiration to the people around him.

Life

Life can be confusing and complicated when facing challenges. The stress, sadness, or being alone can lead to trouble. These things can result in depression and suicide, but there is help. Please call and contact your local help center for guidance. Even when life might seem hard, but through prayer there's always a way.

Shea L.Townsend

Shea L. Townsend, a wife and mother of five children, inspires others through her workout center. She works at Shake It Up Wellness Nutrition Center, which is located in Palm Beach, Florida. At the center, she works with a group of people who she trains during their workout session. She also teaches them how to keep up a healthy diet and the importance of eating healthy foods. Shea contributes most of her time on educating others about how to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and other medical problems.

Sgt. Bryan M. Buchan

Sergeant Bryan M. Buchan, a Michigan State Trooper, makes time to be inspirational to others. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 with a bachelor degree in criminal justice. Since then, he has been working as a Michigan State Trooper for 19 years. Bryan also patrols Belle Isle to ensure everyone's safety and defuse trouble when needed. He inspires his coworkers by devoting his time to keeping the park clean. Sgt. Bryan M. Buchan is an inspirational officer to the people of Detroit and the State of Michigan.