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@Surprisethestruggling's thirtieth highlight this month is the most caring and dedicated Tonikwa “Precious” Johnson @precious0330—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s day one supporter, friend, family and number one Staten Island Ambassador. Tonikwa has been a long supporter of ours beginning with The Stop Bullying Project®. From the very onset of birthing #Surprisethestruggling, Tonikwa has been right there. She has been a major part of the success and reason for one of our most wonderful programs, #Surprisethestruggling Baby Shower. With Tonikwa’s dedication and foresight, we were able to implement a successful program that allows us to go into a woman’s shelter for mother and children—some who may have been the victim of domestic violence—and surprise them with a Baby Shower. Thanks to Tonikwa’s efforts and commitment, we are able not only to bestow the essentials upon these mothers for their newborn but also for the mothers themselves. Many people begin with you and are excited to be a part of the beginning stages of what seems like a good idea. They may even stay through the first couple of hurdles, but soon their involvement and dedication wane and you find yourself standing alone. Tonikwa has shown that she embodies the spirit and mission of #STSGlobal wholeheartedly and is with us for the long haul. We not only honor Tonikwa today, we also celebrate her Birthday! It is with profound gratitude that we thank God for Tonikwa. For allowing us to share the gift that she is to so many. We are humbled by her dedication and commitment and ask that God will bless her in every endeavor that He has ordained for her life. Tonikwa deserves the moon and the stars, and we are believing that she will receive a hundred times over the love and generosity she has given to us. We salute you, Tonikwa Johnson! Happy Birthday, Precious! We Thank God for you! #HappyBirthday #Womenmakinghistory #womenshistorymonth #ambassador #chiefambassador #StatenIsland #statencity #educator #teacher #family #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #tonikwapreciousjohnson #iamdrwilson #authorruthemcdonald #humanitarian #volunteer #givingback #ucp

@SurpriseTheStruggling's twentieth highlight this month is the phenomenal and incomparable Dawana Smith @soreal75—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s day one supporter and valuable member of the team. Dawana is instrumental is promoting #STSGlobal's mission and procuring opportunities to bring awareness and generate funds for our organization. As one of our first team members, Dawana took the initiative to expand our “Sip & Drop/Purses & Pearls” Fundraisers by hosting an event in North Carolina. Due to its success, Ambassadors from other states outside the tristate area began hosting events, as well, increasing our global reach and expanding our number of Ambassadors. Dawana is a team player who has shown her dedication and love to the mission of #SurpriseTheStruggling and continues to assist our Director and staff in any capacity needed. Her devotion, determination, drive, and representation of #STSGlobal has made her an indispensable and invaluable part of the team. We are grateful and humbled to work with Dawana. She works full time and supports various other organizations while raising a family. Dawana is creating a legacy that her family can be proud of. We are profoundly grateful that Dawana finds time to be a part of #STSGlobal. She has proven to be a woman that is determined, loyal, and inventive. We could not ask for a better representative of our organization and mission. Dawana is also an integral part of the success, and continued initiative of our sister organization, The Stop Bullying Project. Get to know the Queen whose dedication and loyalty are above reproach. We salute you, Dawana Smith! #womenmakinghistory #womenshistorymonth #Ambassador #teamsupporter #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #TSBP #humanitarian #teammember #philanthropist #organizer

Continuing our Women History Month Celebration, @SurpriseTheStruggling's nineteenth highlight this month is our forever Queen Boss Lucinda Cross-Otiti @lucindacross—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s number one Chief Activating Officer who holds a very special place in the hearts of the #STSGlobal family. There are times in your life when you have a dream and a vision but you may not know what to do next. What steps you should take to make the visions of your heart manifest. When you are ready, God will send in someone(s) to get you to the next level and introduce you to a completely new way of thinking and seeing things. Some are switch activators. You have the dream and vision in you but you need someone to switch the power on, allowing your light to come forth. Our dear Lucinda was that switch activator. That person that God used to help get the power going for #STSGlobal. We show much gratitude towards Lucinda today, and honor her for her love, continued support, encouragement, and words of wisdom for our organization. Lucinda most certainly embodies the spirit and mission of #STSGlobal. It is an honor to celebrate and acknowledge this phenomenal woman on her Birthday! Lucinda Cross-Otiti is the Founder of Activate World Wide Inc. Lucinda teaches entrepreneurial women and at-risk youth the foundations of living an extraordinary life against all odds. Lucinda creates and delivers products and services such as seminars, workshops, and training that’s designed for entrepreneurial women, millennials and at-risk youth. http://lucindacross.com We salute you, Lucinda Cross-Otiti! Happy Birthday, Queen! #womenmakinghistory #WomensHistoryMonth #womeninbusiness #celebritylifecoach #lifecoach #queenboss #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #iamdrwilson #lucindacriss #visionboard #activateworldwide

Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, #SurpriseTheStruggling's eighteenth highlight this month is the game changing and motivational Tiffany Robertson @iamtiffanyrobertson—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s compassionate, sincere filled supporter and champion. From the very first time we met Tiffany, it was evident that she possessed a heart filled with compassion and understanding, and a desire to make a change in the lives of others. There are many times we meet people who will say one thing but mean something else. That is not the case with Tiffany. Her character is above reproach, and that is the kind of person that you want to be connected to. Tiffany embodies the spirit and mission of #STSGlobal. Her desire to make a difference, and to give, children especially, another chance to make their mark in this world is admirable. Tiffany has exhibited an open heart and open mind when it comes to her support of @SurpriseTheStruggling and our mission to reach and touch as many lives as possible. Tiffany Robertson is CEO and Founder of C.H.A.N.C.E.S (Children Have A New Concept of Education & Success). C.H.A.N.C.E.S Inc. was created with the theory that "it takes a village to raise a child”; inspiring the youth so they can maximize their full potential of being whoever they want to be with the proper tools, education, and guidance to conquer the world of being Today's Success Stories. http://bit.ly/CHANCESINC Tiffany is also the founder of, I AM REALLY D.O.P.E, an empowerment organization to encourage and empower women not to allow fear keeps them from maximizing their life. http://bit.ly/IAMREALLYDOPE We salute you, Tiffany Robertson! #Womenshistorymonth #womenmakinghistory #ambassador #CEO #TiffanyRobertson #CHANCES #IAMREALLYDOPE #blackgirlsrock #BlackGirlsMagic #Makingadifference #Educator #Doctorate #Scholar #Womeninbusiness #community #youth #leadership #IAMDRWILSON

In continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, @surprisethestruggling #SurpriseTheStruggling's thirteenth highlight this month is the illustrious and inspiring Chandra Heath @heathchandra—another one of #SurpriseTheStruggling’s day one supporters. In fact, Chandra has been a supporter since the inception of our sister organization, @TheStopBullyingProject® —making her an invaluable part of #STSGlobal success. Ms. Chandra has been a great asset to #SurpriseTheStruggling; an example of leadership in business and how to become an organization that sets its standards high for everyone involved. In addition to being a great supporter and embodiment of #STS mission, Ms. Chandra has been a wealth of knowledge, giving selflessly of herself. It is not Chandra's business acumen—though it is stellar—but her thoughtfulness and kind heart and generosity that leaves such an indelible mark. There is a constant stream of family and friends surrounding Ms. Chandra. They know as we know at #STS, it is the love and kindness and authenticity she exudes that draws others in. Chandra Heath is the owner of Heath Tax Services in Staten Island, New York. In business, for more than 20 years Heath Tax Services was started in 1991 by Ronnie and Chandra Heath and quickly became one of the leading tax preparation firms in the area. Since then, they have expanded their services from just personal income tax preparation to include a range of financial and insurance services for both individuals and businesses. They are committed to providing excellent service to their clients, earning a reputation as a Tax Service company that combines high-quality service and customer satisfaction to meet individual needs. Be certain to check them out. www.heathtax.com FB https://www.facebook.com/Heathtax/ T @heathtax We salute you, Chandra Heath! #womenshistorymonth #womenmakinghistory #heathtax #TaxServices #womeninbusiness #ambassador #ChandraHeath #Iamdrwilson #family #business #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #makingadifference #statenisland #tristate #newyork #statencares #givingback

Here's number 10! #repost @surprisethestruggling #SurpriseTheStruggling's tenth highlight thisWomen's History month is the vivacious and effervescent Naté Jones (Pronounced Na-tay)@pronouncednatay—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s day one supporter and champion, New York Ambassador. Naté has made herself an invaluable part of #STSGlobal. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment have made her shine like a diamond and the star that she is. Naté has taken on the mission of #STS and has been responsible for launching our first Purses & Pumps, Sip and Drop & Pamper Party. It is inspiring to work with such a young woman as Naté, and know where you stand and what you are going to get. In the same room with Naté and you cannot help but be inspired to do something; moved to make a change in your own life and the life of others. If we were to accurately say who and what Nate is to #STSGlobal, we would have to call her the Sun—bringing sunshine, warmth, energy, and vitality. She inspires, encourages, and empowers just by allowing her awesome light to shine wherever she is. Because of her, the light of #STSGlobal shines a little brighter. Naté Jones—Actress, Dancer, Model, Trailblazer, Detroit Native, Game Changer—is Founder of Leaders In Lipstick, @leadersinlipstick, an empowerment organization. Leaders in Lipstick—female empowerment group—encourages goal oriented women to achieve their goals by creating platforms for mentoring, networking, and personal growth. Through her organization, Naté has executed various venues and social gatherings that have brought top entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations to come together and network. Visit Naté’s new venture on Tea With Té, http://bit.ly/NatéJonesYouTube Get to know this Diamond Trailblazer—be inspired by her shining light. We salute you, Naté Jones! @iamdrwilson @thestopbullingproject #WomeninHistory #womenshistorymonth #Ambassador #actress #dancer #Leadersinlipstick #Boss #Trendsetter #goaldigger #networker #Model #detroit #youngstown #NYC #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #gamechanger #motivator

#Repost @surprisethestruggling .... #SurpriseTheStruggling's ninth highlight this month is an entrepreneur and sweet treat maven, @sugamamstreats—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s inspirational and day one supporter, Ambassador from New York. Patricia encompasses the heart of #STSGlobal mission. Our front-line Ambassador—Patricia is taking it to the streets to meet the people where they are donating her time, services, and talents. Patricia has a dedicated spirit and heart to making a difference. This was evident when on one of the coldest times in New York history, she took to the streets with #STS and other volunteers and Ambassadors, giving out coats, blankets, toiletries, gloves, and food. This is why she is considered our frontline Ambassador because she is not afraid of the getting out of her comfort zone and bringing aid to those in need of service. In her capacity as a baker, Patricia has provided her talents to countless causes; including many #STS events. One of the things we love most about Patricia—a.k.a Suga Mamas Treats—are the kid-friendly workshops and opportunities that she sponsors and holds exclusively for children. It is unique and inspiring, and a reflection of Patricia’s huge spirit and why we absolutely adore her. Patricia is CEO of Suga Mamas Treats and Tees. An artisanal and gourmet online bakery that specializes in treats baked, created and designed from scratch—using only the freshest ingredients seasonally available, that have garnered them the reputation for having the highest quality and great tasting products. Please visit their website: www.sugamamastreats.com We promise you, you will be quickly placing an order and inquiring about one of the many kid-friendly parties and workshops. We appreciate you, Patricia!—Suga Mamas Treats! We are honored and over the moon to have you be a part of the #SurpriseTheStruggling Family! #womenshistorymonth #sugamamastreats #baker #entreprenuer #ceo #humanitarian #teacher #children #inspiration #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #business #ambassador #creative #artisanal

#repost @surprisethestruggling... Celebration of Women's History Month continues. #SurpriseTheStruggling's seventh highlight this month is the selfless jewel, Linda Saar-rah Sumpter—#SurpriseTheStruggling’s Diamond Ambassador from Philadelphia, PA. @sisterprisonwives_bff Are there any words to describe this jewel means to #STSGLOBAL? We do not think so but we are going to try our best. From the beginning, Ms. Linda has been true to her word and an invaluable supporter and Ambassador to our organization. She has selflessly given of her time and love to support, promote, and represent #SupriseTheStruggling and our mission. She, herself and her organization, has been a surprise to #STS. Ms. Linda has filled our hearts with courage, inspiration, and strength. She is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom that cannot be obtained through books but only through life experiences, and she shares this with us every day. It is truly beyond our words to express the esteem in which we hold Ms. Linda. We are blessed to be in the presence of such greatness—a woman who is leaving an indelible mark on this world; creating a legacy worthy of generations to come. We LOVE Ms. Linda. Because of her, we are better human beings. Linda Saar-rah Sumpter—is Founder of Sister Prison Wives Best Friends & Family (SPW-BFF), a 501c3 Nonprofit organization for children and families of loved ones where incarceration is in their lives. SPW-BFF are comprised of families across the country supporting and helping people connect and deal with loved ones who have been incarcerated, are presently in jail, or who are re-entering society from prison. Sister Prison Wives – Best Friends & Family was formed for the purposes of being a Charitable and Educational organization. Their aim is to conduct activities that will promote knowledge and awareness that there is someone missing in their homes. SPW-BFF is there to be a support system to those who have loved ones that are incarcerated, in jail, and in prison. Please visit them for more information. Find out how you can assist them and donate to their mission. http://www.spw-bff.org @national_spwbff @bcs_spwbff @sisterprisonwives_bff We salute you, Linda Sa