Who is a champion in your life?
We all know someone who has touched our lives, gone above and beyond to lift others up, and makes our community stronger. We recognize some of these outstanding people each year at our annual Champs Celebration. Being recognized as a CIS Champ is inspiring for the honoree, the person who nominated them, and all who learn about these special members in our community.
We think there should be more of these uplifting moments.
Our Honor A Champion lets you turn your CIS support into a special moment for someone else.
Honor A Champion 2023
| Emily Ayers Honored by anonymous Thank you for being someone the kids can go to for kindness and compassion! | Sam Darby Honored by anonymous Thank you for being such a big heart in your students and families lives, you were meant for this work! | Angelina Degasperis Honored by anonymous Thank you for being an advocate and working with students best interest in mind! | El Sol Elementary Honored by Caroline Rodriguez I would like to honor the whole school at El Sol Elementary School. | Phil Hegwood Honored by anonymous Thank you for giving up so much of your days for students to have a space to grow and connect! | Naz Heredia-Waltemyer Honored by anonymous Thank you for going above and beyond for your students! | Virginia Kujawa Honored by Felicia Lemons Thank you, Virginia for always being my champion – listening without judgement and bringing sunshine during hard days. | Elizabeth Lenning Honored by anonymous Thank you for being a safe space for kids! | Cameron Massimino Honored by anonymous Thank you for all you do for the Edison Community! | Jillian Palmer Honored by anonymous Thank you for your passion and fire, it inspires your students! | Whitni Roden Honored by anonymous Thanks for always staying positive, your sunshine shines bright on the kids you serve! | Marie Rodriguez Honored by anonymous Thank you for being someone your parents and students can lean on for support! | Jody Sikkema Honored by anonymous Thank you for going above and beyond for your students! | Amy Triemstra Honored by anonymous Thank you for being such an integral part of Spring Valley, your hard work makes a difference in student’s lives! | Ms. Wilson-Bridges Honored by Liam Powell Woods Lake Elementary School, 2nd Grade Teacher | Carianne Zomonski Honored by anonymous Thank you for being selfless and dedicated to all those little kiddos who will always remember you as a caring teacher. |
Shine a light on someone special!
Think about someone who is a champion to you, and let us know by completing your donation form below. We will notify your honoree that they were the inspiration behind your gift with a touching message that includes a personal note from you. We will also recognize you both in a special section of our online donor list. If received prior to the Champs event, you and your honoree will be invited to learn about and help celebrate the Champs being recognized this year by CIS.