Welcome to the debut episode of Soaring High with So Kids SOAR! Hosted by Michael Simmons and Glenda Fu Smith, this podcast highlights the inspiring stories of participants, graduates, parents, and partners of the So Kids SOAR (formerly Dreams for Kids) community.
In this episode, Glenda, Executive Director of So Kids SOAR, shares the mission of this incredible nonprofit—empowering youth with physical and developmental disabilities through adaptive sports, vocational training, and community-building programs.
Our special guest, Kierra Johnson, a 2022 graduate of the Your Path to Success vocational program, reflects on her journey from participant to full-time staff member at So Kids SOAR. She opens up about overcoming challenges, the impact of mentorship, and the confidence-building experiences that shaped her path. Plus, we introduce a fun segment highlighting unique talents, featuring a game of P.I.G. with a charitable twist!
Thank you to our sponsors Panda Exteriors and The Kimsey Foundation!
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Join us as we celebrate resilience, community, and the power of believing in every individual's ability to SOAR.
Soaring High with So Kids SOAR
“Soaring High with SKS” is a dive into a beneficial organization for the disabled community. So Kids SOAR, or SKS for short, is a group that assists and educates those with disabilities, both in helping to get employment and improving certain skills or hobbies. In this podcast, PodTechs apprentice and SKS graduate Michael Simmons will be talking with the director of the program, Glenda Fu Smith, to discuss the history of SKS, as well as the various types of courses and activities the program offers.
Thank you to our sponsors Panda Exteriors and The Kimsey Foundation!