Category Archives: Our Heroes

He Said, I Will Be Great!

I just received a call from a mom that melted my heart. Actually, it rocked my very being. When you try to make a difference and find out that you did, it is a feeling that can never be duplicated. No matter how successful you are or or how long you live, moments like this…

The Real 7 Dwarfs Offer Lessons on Life

The Johnston family has the answer to dealing with adversity and being bullied. Their answer comes from within and it comes to them because of the examples that their parents taught. You see, the Johnston family is made up of a mom and dad and five children. Some of the children are their natural born…

What Would You Have Done?

Bullies Come in All Shapes and Sizes When many people think of bullies, they have a picture in their minds that is of a tough looking kid and so often, that can’t be farther from the truth.  Bullies come in all shapes and sizes, in all ethnicities, in all sexes and in all ages. You…

Care and Be There – November Is Rugby’s No Child Left Alone Month!

November is Rugby’s NCLA Month A.K.A. No Child Left Alone Month! The purpose of this site is to share the message that people, especially kids should take pride in their differences and their accomplishments. Our goal is to help all kids feel safe and connected to people who care and will be there for them….

November Is Rugby’s No Child Left Alone Month!

You have all heard about No Child Left Behind but have you heard about No Child Left Alone? Guess what? November is Rugby’s NCLA Month. (No Child Left Alone) Our mission is to improve the possibility that children will feel safe and connected to caring support no matter what their differences are.  It is so apparent that a…

Steve Jobs Overcame Bullying with the Help of His Parents

This post may be one of the most important posts I have ever written because it confirms that fact that very special people are often the targets of bullies. All adults and kids need to remember that. I am writing about and in memory of Steve Jobs. Most of us know Steve Jobs as the…

Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell Is Said and Done

It’s about time that Don’t ask – Don’t tell has been asked and told and now, thankfully is said and done. This site and what I do here and in my speeches to kids is all about teaching them to embrace and be proud of the people they are. My message is about accepting our…