"While we are living in the present, we must celebrate\r\n life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, \r\nevery action, every deed." ~ Mattie Stepanek
Mattie Stepanek
is a hero to people of all ages around the world.
Mattie Stepanek: For Our World
Mattie Stepanek:
For Our World
Mattie's poems of peace and hope have touched millions of lives
Jeni Stepanek
By: Claudia Herrera Hudson
Jeni Stepanek is an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy who continues to spread her son Mattie's message of peace.
Dr. Jeni Stepanek
By: Slater Jewell-Kemker
Dr. Jeni Stepanek
is interviewed by MY HERO's Slater Jewell-Kemker.
Guest Stories about Mattie
Mattie Stepanek
By: Hunter from San Diego, California
Mattie Stepanek
By: Caitlin from Franklin, Kentucky
Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek
By: Adrienne N. from Geneva, Illinois
Mattie Stepanek
By: Adam from Alabama
Mattie Stepanek
By: Jonathan from Manitoba, Canada
Mattie Stepanek
By: Bonnie May from Morrison, Colorado
"The Broken Little Angel"
Mattie Stepanek
By: Jessica Gillis from Nova Scotia, Canada
Mattie Stepanek
By: Candice from Ansonia, Connecticut
Mattie Stepanek
By: Shae from Houston, Texas
"Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now." ~ Mattie Stepanek
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Films on Mattie
Mattie Stepanek
Producer: Nathan Smith
A short animated tribute to poet hero Mattie Stepanek. The soundtrack features the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School choir singing a song inspired by one of Mattie's poems.
MY HERO's mission statement, an uplifting song, and a tribute to Mattie Stepanek.
Art illustrates the beauty of Mattie's messages of peace and happiness
Mattie and Micah
By: Karen Derrico
Karen created this collage painting of Mattie with his dog, Micah as a donation for the 2006 Heartsongs Gala
The Greatest Gift
By: Mattie and Jeni Stepanek
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation celebrates Mattie's words:"One of the greatest gifts of all is to be a gift to other people."
Audio and other language
Angel Hero: Jeni Stepanek
By: Claudia Hudson
” All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” - Abraham Lincoln
Mattie Stepanek (French)
By: Jim Hawkins de l’Asile International des Enfants.
Links
We have known kings and queens, and we've known presidents and prime \r\nministers, but the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known in \r\nmy life is Mattie Stepanek. His life philosophy was 'Remember to play \r\nafter every storm!' and his motto was: 'Think Gently, Speak Gently, Live\r\n Gently'. He wanted to be remembered as
"a poet, a peacemaker, and a philosopher who played". ~ Jimmy Carter
Visitors are invited to add their thoughts about this courageous young man to MY HERO's guestbook honoring Mattie.