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NEW FOUNDATION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP EMPOWER POOR AND DISADVANTAGED KIDS OVERCOME STUTTERING
Charleston, SC In an effort to empower children from poor and
disadvantaged families overcome stuttering, a Charleston woman has
launched a new foundation that is setting out to transform these kids'
lives, making them more confident and successful in life.
Sherrikka Myers, who grew up stuttering and later overcame it, says Every 1 Voice Matters, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is designed to initially assist children ages 5 to 10 gain to build self-esteem and confidence. She is partnering with local pathologists, schools and churches to offer children free and low-cost services. She plans on expanding the program to students in middle school and high school.
"I remember stuttering as a kid and it was so hard," said Myers, 43, who said her 8-year old grandson stutters. "I remember not being able to speak and being ashamed of who I was. I was bullied, teased and made fun of. It was really hurtful. So, I know what kids go through. And I want to help them live their best lives."
Sherrikka Myers, who grew up stuttering and later overcame it, says Every 1 Voice Matters, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is designed to initially assist children ages 5 to 10 gain to build self-esteem and confidence. She is partnering with local pathologists, schools and churches to offer children free and low-cost services. She plans on expanding the program to students in middle school and high school.
"I remember stuttering as a kid and it was so hard," said Myers, 43, who said her 8-year old grandson stutters. "I remember not being able to speak and being ashamed of who I was. I was bullied, teased and made fun of. It was really hurtful. So, I know what kids go through. And I want to help them live their best lives."
