10/26/2025
🌟 Tonight, We Shine the Light on Roddarous Bond 🌟
In honor of my son’s birthday, we came together as a community to celebrate his life and raise awareness through the Stop Drop That Fentanyl Campaign. This evening was filled with love, healing, and purpose — a powerful reminder that his light continues to shine through all of us. My heart is full.
🕯️ We also took time to talk about the stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It was a sacred space for healing, reflection, and unity. Grief is a journey, and tonight we walked it together, hand in hand.
🙏 With Deepest Gratitude to Our Partners & Sponsors:
Phase 2 Nonprofit, Stevenson Shaw, City of Jackson, Councilman Johnny Dodd, Jackson Police Department, Jackson Fire Department, Mercer Brothers, Belsode, Nathan Pride, Derrick Cole, Food Griant, and Food Rite — thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to this cause.
🎤 To All the Artists Who Performed:
Your voices brought life, love, and light to the evening. Thank you for using your gifts to uplift and inspire. You helped us turn pain into purpose.
💖 To My Family & Friends:
Rodds’ first cousin, the Martin family, the Bond family, the Tidwell family, the Chatman family, my baby sister, my baby girl, my co-workers, my first cousin, my furbabies, and especially my uncle who rode down to be with me — thank you for standing beside me in love and remembrance.
🎶 Special Thanks To:
Our DJ, all the vendors, and every single volunteer who gave their time and energy to make this event a success. You are appreciated more than words can express.
✨ With Love & Purpose:
This night was more than a celebration — it was a movement. A light in the darkness. A call to action. Thank you for helping me honor my son and bring awareness to our community.