Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support - Marcus

06/19/2026

... Black Lives Mattered Then. Black Lives Matter Now. Stop the Gun Violence.

06/18/2026

... The Community in Motion Walk to End Gun Violence was truly amazing — but the work cannot stop there. Donate now: https://www.marcusmoms.org/
M.A.R.C.U.S. is still a long way from reaching the $25,000 needed to launch our summer program for teens ages 14–18.
Without these funds, there will be no teen program this summer.
That means fewer safe spaces, fewer prevention conversations, fewer mentorship opportunities, and fewer chances to reach young people before violence reaches them.
We often hear people say, “Somebody needs to do something about this violence.”
Today, we are asking you to become that SOMEBODY.
Your donation can help us give teens a safe place to learn, talk, grow, be challenged, be supported, and choose a different path.
Please donate today. Our teens need this program, and we cannot do it without community support.
Donate now: https://www.marcusmoms.org/

06/18/2026

... **These Are the Faces Behind the Statistics** These picture is not just a display. It is a field of stolen futures.

Every face you see represents a life that was taken, a family that was shattered, a seat that will always be empty, a voice that will never be heard again on this earth.

When someone pulls the trigger, the bullet does not stop with the person it hits.

It tears through mothers.
It tears through fathers.
It tears through children.
It tears through siblings, grandparents, friends, classrooms, neighborhoods, and generations.

That one act creates a ripple effect that never ends.

The person who was murdered is not the only victim. The family wakes up every day serving a life sentence of grief, trauma, unanswered questions, court dates, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and memories that now hurt more than they comfort.

These are the faces they killed.

These are the faces we will never see walk through the door again.
These are the voices we will never hear call our names again.
These are the birthdays we will never fully celebrate again.
These are the futures that were violently interrupted.

So when the courts talk about justice, we need them to understand the weight of what was taken.

Anything less than a **LIFE SENTENCE** for the murderers who stole these lives is unacceptable.

Because families do not get a reduced sentence.
Mothers do not get parole from grief.
Children do not get their parents back.
Parents do not get another hug.
Communities do not get to undo the damage.

One trigger pulled.

One life taken.

Countless lives destroyed.

This is the ripple effect of gun violence.

And this is why we will continue to speak their names, carry their faces, demand accountability, and fight until the world understands:

They were not just victims.

They were loved.
They mattered.
They belonged to somebody.
And they should still be here.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Thank You, Team MARCUS
To my incredible Team MARCUS and The Carolina STARS family,

Thank you for your love, your dedication, your commitment, and your unwavering support. The heart of M.A.R.C.U.S. is not only found in our mission — it is found in the people who continue to show up, serve, encourage, organize, pray, volunteer, and stand beside this work with genuine love and purpose.

Because of you, the Community in Motion Walk to End Gun Violence was a tremendous success.

Every step, every smile, every helping hand, every act of service, and every moment of support helped make the day meaningful and powerful. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Your presence matters. Your willingness to give your time, energy, and heart to this mission means more than words can fully express.

Team MARCUS, you are the backbone of this movement. You help carry the vision forward. You help create a space where families feel seen, supported, and surrounded by love. You remind our community that this work is not done alone — it is done together.

Thank you for all that you do, all that you give, and all the ways you continue to stand with M.A.R.C.U.S.

With sincere gratitude and love,
Tina Sykes-Mosley
Founder & Executive Director
M.A.R.C.U.S. – Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support

06/18/2026

A Special Thank You to EG Photography

M.A.R.C.U.S. would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to EG Photography for covering our Community in Motion Walk to End Gun Violence.

Thank you for capturing the heart, purpose, and spirit of the day through your beautiful pictures and videos. Your work helped tell our story in a way that words alone could never fully express.

Every photo, every video, every captured moment reflects the love, unity, remembrance, and commitment that filled the walk. Because of your gift, we will be able to look back and remember not only who showed up, but why we walked.

You helped preserve the faces, the emotions, the families, the supporters, and the movement behind M.A.R.C.U.S. Your lens gave life to our mission and helped share the message that every step carries a name.

Thank you, EG Photography, for using your talent to honor our work, our families, and our community.

With sincere gratitude,
Tina Sykes-Mosley
Founder & Executive Director
**M.A.R.C.U.S. – Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support**

06/17/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to The Park Church – Charlotte

M.A.R.C.U.S. would like to extend our sincere gratitude to The Park Church – Charlotte for their generous sponsorship and participation in our Community in Motion Walk: Every Step Carries a Name.

Thank you for sponsoring the beverages and snacks that helped us welcome, refresh, and serve the families, supporters, and community members who walked with us in love, remembrance, and purpose.

We are especially grateful to Minister Jacotron Potts for connecting us all and helping make this partnership possible, and to Minister Kim Morrison for blessing the walk with a powerful and heartfelt opening prayer.

Under the leadership of Bishop Claude Richard Alexander Jr., Senior Pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, your church continues to show what community, compassion, and service look like in action.

Thank you for standing with M.A.R.C.U.S., honoring the lives we carry, and walking beside families impacted by violence. Your support helped make this day meaningful, memorable, and full of love.

With gratitude,
Tina Sykes-Mosley
Founder & Executive Director
M.A.R.C.U.S. – Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support

06/17/2026

Heartfelt Thank You to Delta Xi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

M.A.R.C.U.S. extends our heartfelt gratitude to the Delta Xi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for your partnership, support, and full participation in our **Community in Motion to End Gun Violence Walk**.

Your presence, commitment, and willingness to stand with us in this important movement mean more than words can fully express. This walk is more than an event — it is a public declaration that every life matters, every name deserves to be remembered, and every step we take together brings us closer to safer communities.

We are especially grateful for your commitment to mentoring young Black men. In a time when so many of our youth need guidance, positive role models, accountability, encouragement, and safe spaces to grow, your work is not only needed — it is life-changing. The investment you make in young men today helps shape stronger families, safer communities, and a brighter future for generations to come.

Your full participation in the Community in Motion Walk reflects the true spirit of brotherhood, service, leadership, and community responsibility. By walking alongside families, survivors, advocates, and community members, Delta Xi Nu is helping carry both the weight of remembrance and the hope of prevention.

Thank you for showing up with purpose, compassion, and strength. Your partnership reminds us that real change happens when organizations come together with a shared heart for the people we serve.

With sincere appreciation,
**Tina Sykes-Mosley**
Founder & Executive Director
**M.A.R.C.U.S. — Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support**

06/17/2026