The heartbreak of losing a loved one can be raw, and who can blame people for turning inward to figure out how to find that healing they so need. Today, we have two nominations for a woman who has gone through unspeakable grief, but her faith, her deep-seated joy, and her grace make her shine bright in the #Amplifriday spotlight, and that is Leanne Lapierre.
Leanne recently said goodbye to her remarkable husband Derek Lapierre. Derek was a jokester and even through his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer, had a twinkle in his eyes and a smile for all. Through this walk of loss, members of the community want Leanne to know how much they admire her.
Dana Friesen writes: "Leanne is not only kind, thoughtful, and funny, but she is a person I have looked up to these last few years as someone who is so genuine and can walk through incredibly difficult times yet still be full of humility, deep faith, and great joy. Her desire to bring people into community and to serve wherever the opportunity shows itself is so evident and it is what makes a community so great.”
Christine Raymer writes: “Leanne is incredibly kind, caring, and intentionally engaged in the world around her. Even amid loss, she continues to greet everyone she meets with her beautiful, cheerful smile, her loving care, and her contagious, joyful laughter. Her bubbly and welcoming demeanor is a gift to all who are blessed to cross her path. Her love for God and her family is inspirational, and it has been pure joy to have watched them not only serve together but also have a blast playing baseball together as a family! She has walked through loss with so much strength, dignity, and grace, and it is a beautiful testament to the true hope of her faith, and it is a gift to those of us who get to journey alongside her.”
Leanne – you are a remarkable person of impact. As is our team at Amplify Consulting Inc.’s commitment, we will donate $100 to a charity of your choice to further amplify both your remarkable impact and the charity’s.
Last week, we had the privilege of amplifying Leanne Lapierre's incredible impact. As part of AmpliFriday, we donate $100 to a charity of choice for our amplified individuals. Leanne chose Amparo International.
Leanne explains, "I chose this charity because my friends, who started Amparo, are in Mango, Nicaragua, bringing education to kids in a remote area. "
Her choice to support Amparo International is genuinely inspiring. "Some kids travel 1-2 hours to school. The school is bursting at the seams & is looking to expand its campus space to accommodate the growing needs. "
Amparo International's mission is to ensure that every Nicaraguan child has access to a complete education so that they can learn, grow, dream, and realize their God-given potential. This includes opportunities for employment, better health, and the potential to become local and national leaders in the future, instilling hope in their communities.
Congratulations again, Leanne, on being amplified; we are happy to make a $100 donation to Amparo International in your honour.
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Amplify Consulting Inc. is a company that helps leaders, and their organizations amplify their impact through communications and stakeholder engagement. #Amplifriday is our passion project we started in 2018 to amplify remarkable people of impact to inspire you, honour them, and support local charities. You can join the #Amplifriday movement as a supporter. Reach out for details.
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