Ellis Eskew

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Posted: Updated: Cassandra Kennedy has always been the kind of person to pay it forward to others whatever the need. “It’s what’s in my heart. I’ve been like this all my life. You know if I could do it, I’ll do it. If I got ten, I’ll give you five. It’s just me,” said Cassandra. Three years ago her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, which has required multiple surgeries, frequent hospital visits, and many chemo treatment trips to Birmingham and Atlanta.

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Posted: Updated: Dr. James Marshall is celebrating 47 years as the pastor of Rosa Parks Ave Church of God. But his work extends beyond the pulpit as he has been a consistent advocate for social justice, bringing unity and support during times of hardship. One of the members of the congregation, Cynthia Mull, read a letter to him and his wife.

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Daisy Bolden just retire after spending 41 years working with seniors in the River Region. She has blessed a lot of people in those years and considers them family. “She is always at weddings and baby showers of the seniors and their families. I was so touched by that because she’s showing me how much love means. That’s really my reason for nominating her. She is a bundle of love and everybody loves her,” said her nominator Sundra Courtland.

2 months ago | waka.com | Ellis Eskew

LaQuesha Hollenquest says she was taught it is better to give than receive. And that’s how she lives her life. Hollenquest is a full time caregiver to her mother and is always ready to take care of others in her community as well. “She is always doing great things. I needed to go to the doctor. I needed to go to the hospital. She be there with me. I had two back surgeries. She’s been there with me both of the times,” said her nominator Sarah Sanders.

Mar 11, 2025 | waka.com | Ellis Eskew

Posted: Updated: Kai Weekly is the leader of a ministry called Celebrate Recovery at Santuck Baptist Church. “I nominated Kai because she is so gifted by God with leadership, service, hospitality. On Thursday nights people come because of their hurts, habits, and hang ups and addiction and maybe gone through tragedy. Kai loves so well. There would be less brokenness in the world if everybody loved like Kay weekly does,” said her nominator Carol Coram.