June 25, 2025
3rd Annual Building Dreams Champions Breakfast, Fight for Life Impact
The Fight for Life Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Building Dreams Champions Breakfast — a powerful celebration of educators, students, administrators, and partners making a lasting impact in our schools and communities.
The Skyline Club Indianapolis provided a space with beautiful views within that helped set the tone for an informative and inspirational event.
🏆 Congratulations to all of this year’s Champions:
📚 School Partner of the Year
– GVPLA (Growth & Engagement)
– Represented by Mr. William Pate & Mr. Lawrence Courtney
💪 Community Partner of the Year
– Orange Theory Fitness – Commitment to Community
🙌 Volunteer “Dedication to Community”
– Isaiah Holmes & Vanessa Harris (EmployIndy)
For consistently showing up for Fight for Life — field trips, toy drives, event support — always with positive energy and servant hearts.
🌟 Admin Staff Awards
– Shalicia Brandy (Frederick Douglass 19) – “Setting the Standard”
– Holly Clark (PLA 48) – “Overcoming Barriers & Increasing Engagement”
🎓 Educator “Dedication to Student Success”
– Kareen Seawood (Promise Prep PLA)
🏅 Student Champions – “Creating Positive School Culture”
👦 Joshua Lopez-Martinez (5th Grade – FD 19)
👧 Natalie Lentz (5th Grade – FD 19)
Both students exemplify focus, emotional engagement, accountability, and the values of the Building Dreams platform through consistently strong behavior and assessment participation.