08/02/2026
HUGE, GIGANTIC, ENORMOUS THANK YOU to everyone who came out, supported and/ or contributed to yesterday's event. To Hyatt Park/ Parks and Recreation staff, Henry Simons, Aaron Bishop , Erica C. Staley and Councilwoman Tyra KeeKee Little, Thank you so much for helping to bring a God Given Vision to fruition. To Senator Tameika Isaac Devine and future Secretary of State Jason Belton along with all the others who sent financial support for the food, snacks and drinks for the event and Uncle James for being our chef 😊 YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING 😍 To our Executive and Advisory board members present and absent, you make EFFECTIVE AND CONSISTENT 💯
To our participants:
Tory "Slim" Sims- You always come with a power that brings everyone in. You're not only relatable but REAL and all our children get jewels every time you speak.💯
Future Secretary of State Jason Belton- Your passion for people is infectious. Your driven yet humble, knowledgeable yet grounded. Your words could convince a snail he could fly a plane 😊
Craig Khanwell - The way you love our people and fight for the awakening of our community while holding EVERYONE accountable fearlessly should be documented and shared. Im looking for your book.💪💯
To my crew, Angel Moms Leteas Means and Roberta Gory-Mckelvin I know I put y'all on the spot but by now we're all used to it 😂 Know that we don't stand separated but united in this fight to end gun violence and honor our babies ❤️
To our MC, Mr. Antoine Cutner. You took this event and cared for it like your own. When I was frazzled and unsettled you gave me a calm I couldn't search out and for that YOU'RE A ROCKSTAR💪👑 Thank you for engaging the crowd and guests all while managing all the background noise with impeccable style and "cool" Crowns up, King 👑
To our other EmCee of the evening. Young King Zechariah Burchstol all the way from Charleston SC. Doris Drake truly pulled a 💯 Your song was in total alignment with our message and we must have you again! Angel Parents, get in touch with him💯
To The Greeks who represented- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Gamma and Mu Chapters, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Iota Chi Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities. You gave our kids exactly what they needed, something inspiring and out of their norm. I hope the Richland and Lexington School Districts will consider allowing you all to come back into their schools for service throughout the year. See you again next year 😉
To our partners - Richland County Sheriff's Department, and City of Columbia Police Department. Thank you for being intentional about working with MOST Outreach Inc and other organizations in efforts to dismantle the negative narratives between police and the community along with eclectically serving beyond your badges. I appreciate each one of you ❤️
Personally, to my bestie Sheriff Leon Lott. While I know you probably won't see this I want everyone to know that MOST is what it is because YOU continue to keep your word every time. I'll never be able to express just how much it means to me 🥹🙏❤️ To Melron Kelly, for always having my back, holding me accountable and having a blank stare when I worry😂 Ever since that gavel banged in 2023 You've literally kept me going💪💯🥹❤️
Lastly, to the Columbia SC community at large. Thank you so much for all your continued support, shares, participation in events, financial contributions and simply being a part of the fight to win this community back against violence. As a grieving mother, sometimes we get discouraged when attendance fades. It can feel like the world has moved on past your tragedy and while this is true, feeling it as a parent can be devastating. So please, when I or any other parent turning their pain into purpose invites you to something, ask you to post or contribute, please try to support. It could be their motivation to keep going. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for keeping me going ❤️ 💙💛💙💛💙🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
