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The grieving mother wrote a heartfelt tribute to her fallen son yesterday, the 2nd anniversary of Kile’s death.
Details below… Continue Reading…
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Tameka Raymond Pens Heartfelt Tribute In Honor Deceased Son Kile…
Family Friend Found ‘GUILTY’ in Kile Glover Boating Accident Death…
40 year-old Jeffry Simon Hubbard appeared in a court yesterday (February 20, 2014) to face several charges stemming from the boating accident that killed that killed Tameka Foster Raymond & Ryan Glover‘s 11 year old son Kile Glover.
[FLASHBACK: Kile Glover’s Alleged Killer Pleads ‘Not Guilty’]
Hubbard, the family friend who piloted a personal watercraft in the July 2012 boating accident was found GUILTY of several charges related to the accident and he now faces several years of jail time.
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Tameka Raymond Honors Deceased Son Kile Glover With ‘Give Thanks’ 5k Run/Walk Event… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
In honor of her deceased son, Kile Glover, Tameka held a 5k run/walk event last Saturday morning (November 30, 2013) and hundreds of friends, family members and supporters turned out in freezing weather.
Kile Glover was only 11 years old when he was killed in an unfortunate boating accident on Lake Lanier in July 2012. The talented youngster had a love of music & the arts so Tameka dealt with her grief by honoring her son by forming The Kile’s World Foundation in January 2013.
[FLASHBACK: Tameka Raymond Hosts Launch Event For Kile’s World Foundation… (PHOTOS)]
Proceeds from the race will support Kile’s World, whose mission is to give underprivileged kids access to the arts. It is Tameka’s hope to one day build a school in honor of her deceased son.
Supporters included: Cynthia Bailey & Peter Thomas of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Syleena Johnson and Monifah of R&B Divas, several of Tameka’s family members and many more.
More photos + video from the event below… Continue Reading…
Tameka Raymond Organizes 5k Run/Walk To Honor Deceased Son Kile… [DETAILS]
Raymond has been on a mission to keep her son’s memory alive and launched her ‘Kile’s World’ foundation earlier this year.
[READ: Tameka Raymond Launches ‘Kiles World’ Organization (PHOTOS)]
Raymond has been through a lot this past year, but she’s seeking solace by keeping busy and has held several events and fundraiser’s for her new foundation, which strive to ‘offer comprehensive art education to children ranging from ages 10‐17; focusing on music, performance, fine and applied art’.
[READ: Tameka Raymond’s ‘Kile’s World’ Foundation Hosts Summer Camp (PHOTOS)]
Details about Tameka Raymond’s 5k run walk, affectionately nicknamed ‘Kile’s Miles’ below: Continue Reading…
Tameka Raymond Honors Son Kile With “Kamp Kile” For Kids + Shares Heartfelt Message on Anniversary of His Death…
It’s been a year since the untimely death of Tameka Raymond’s 11 year old son Kile Glover, who died after suffering head injuries from being hit by a jet ski on Lake Lanier.
[FLASHBACK: R.I.P. Kile Glover: A Beautiful Mind Is Laid to Rest (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]
Tameka has persevered over the past year by using her grief as a catalyst for change. It was her footwork and determination that convinced Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to sign Senate Bill #136 (i.e. The Kile Glover Boat Education Bill) into law (click HERE if you missed that).
[READ: Tameka Raymond Fights For Tougher Boating Laws (VIDEO) + Launches Kiles World Foundation]
On top of that, Raymond created The Kiles World Foundation in honor of her deceased son and offered Atlanta area kids a venue to expand their creativity with ‘Kiles Kamp,’ a Summer day camp funded by her foundation.
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Tameka Raymond Continues Fight For Tougher Boating Laws + Plans “Kiles World Foundation” Fundraiser In Honor of Deceased Son…
Tameka Raymond’s son Kile Glover died last Summer after an unfortunate boating accident, and Tameka is on a lifelong mission to honor her deceased son’s memory.
[FLASHBACK: Tameka Raymond Appreciates Your Support + How She’d Like You To Honor Kile…]
Raymond launched ‘Kile’s World Foundation” a few months ago and shortly thereafter, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill #136 (i.e. The Kile Glover Boat Education Bill) into law (click HERE if you missed that).
[PHOTOS: Kiles World Foundation Launch Party… ]
While getting the “Kile Glover Boating Education” law passed was a big deal, Raymond isn’t stopping there. She’s pushing for more legislation for tougher boating laws in order to prevent accidents like the one that took Kile’s life from happening again.
[READ: R.I.P. Kile: A Beautiful Mind is Laid to Rest (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]
Tameka spoke with Jovita Moore of WSB-TV recently, where she shared her thoughts on how boating laws should improve, also, in forming “Kile’s World Foundation,” she plans to honor her son by offering other children access to music & art (things that Kile loved) and hopes to raise funds in a quest to make a difference in the lives of others and to prove her son did not die in vain.
Watch Tameka’s in-depth interview + details about the latest “Kile’s World Foundation” fundraiser below… Continue Reading…
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