Say NO to Bullying. Say YES to Love.

08/16/2019

I used to have severe nonverbal autism. I pushed myself through years of therapy though and 3 months ago today I graduated to become a doctor. Still can't believe it.

11/05/2018

Come join us on November 8th. 6pm in the Ballroom at the Radisson in Scranton. A great night of talent for a mighty cause. Say YES to Love 👫👭👬

10/20/2018

Raise YOUR Voice Talent Show 7
November 8, 2018
6:00 pm
Ballroom 1 at the Lackawanna
Radisson Hotel in Scranton

11/12/2017

The Parents Loving Children Though Autism Foundation held their 6th Annual AntiBullying Talent Show. The first half of the show raised awareness of bullying and second half raised awareness of homelessness among children and teens. 302 items were collected for the NEPAYouthShelter in Scranton. The show was dedicated in memory of Samantha Anne Milliken.

Performers and their schools.

Caelan Baden
Riverside Jr Senior High School sang Imagine by John Lennon.

Brianna O'Brien
West Scranton High School sang Stand by You.

Talia Brogna
King's College sang Landslide.

Becci Donovan
Luzerne County College
Graduate danced to Worth It by Fifth Harmony.

John Michael Gigliotti
Carbondale High School introduced Founder Kathleen Walsh

Reagan Hawkins
Riverside East Elementary
danced to Most Girls.

Ben Knox
Abington Heights High School performed magic.

Mariah Kumor
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School
read an AntiBullying Speech written by Samantha Milliken.

Kyle Liparulo
MidValley School District
sang this is my Fight Song by Rachel Platten

MidValley Pride Club
traveled to attend show and were an Angel Sponsor to make the show possible.

Ryan Repecki
MidValley School sang a beautiful song Burning by Sam Smith.

William Russomano
Old Forge High School read his speech; The power of a smile.

Nathan Sadaka
MidValley School danced to Rolex by Ayo and Teo

Nina Sampogne
Abington Heights High School performed Tocata in F Minor composer Robert Vandall.

Ava Sesso
Riverside East Elementary
danced to Most Girls.

Amelia Smicherko
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School read Anti-bullying speech by Samantha Milliken

Meghan Tigue
Riverside East Elementary read her speech on the need for a Buddy Bench.

Griffin Turock
Isaac Tripp Elementary Scranton sang Shiny from the Disney Movie Moana.

Ricky Vinansky
MidValley School danced to Rolex by Ayo and Teo.

Isabelle Van Wert
West Scranton Intermediate sang Tomorrow from Annie.

Brayden voAhnen
North Pocono Elementary welcomed all the guests arriving.

Hailey Wychoskie
Riverside Elementary East Elementary danced to I love you I do.

On hand with information:

Parents Loving Children Through Autism Foundation

LRJ Foundation Mental Health and Wellness Education

NEPAYouthShelter in Scranton

DJ Mike Walton hosted and provided all the music.

11/09/2017

I would like to take a moment tonight to thank all the performers for giving their time and talent for the show tomorrow. Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers that made this possible. Remember when you step on that stage, you're giving a voice to many that need you. Let's build a kinder world together.

11/05/2017

For you Sam xoxo 😊😘💙👼🏼~Be true to yourself find your inner voice for there is a hero inside of you as there is a hero inside of me.... together we can standup for those who haven’t found their inner Lambert The Sheepish Lion 🦁

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10/09/2017

We are back stronger than ever and committed to raising awareness. On November 9th the Radisson will be the setting to raise your voice. We have one month to put together an awesome show. Let us know if you would like to perform, volunteer or sponsor

10/25/2016

Fantastic project taking flight at Neil Armstrong in Scranton! Unite to Stomp out Bullying!! 💪🏼

09/01/2015

Love Matters💙💜💚❤️💛

06/18/2015

On May 19, 2015, we lost our beautiful Samantha Anne Milliken. She was the driving force behind keeping our Raise Your Voice Talent Show going. Her speech on bullying and slide show touched many. When you watched it, it left no room to wonder how devastating the effects of bullying is. Far to often, bullying goes unchecked.
Samantha's experience of a thoughtless young man when she was 14, made her a fierce advocate for others. This young men was charged with a crime. However, it took a long time for his trial and Samantha relocated to another school.No child should have to leave their school.
Samantha poured her knowledge into righting the wrongs. She understood how abuse on any level impacted the soul and spirit of an individual. She made sure she spread love to all who needed it. Her smile and warm spirit was a home for many who were blessed to find a place to dwell.
We will continue Samantha's efforts to end bullying by spreading love. It is the only antidote to violence. Those who choose to love make the world a better place to be. We will miss Samantha dearly, and her outstanding efforts to make the world a better place to be. I don't think any of us will ever forget when she stood in front of a room and told us, "This is our wake up call!" We heard you, we hear you and we will continue hearing you every single day. Say Yes to Love... RIP Samantha. Watch over all of us as we continue to love others. We pray that your work will continue in heaven and that your work will carry on in ways that will have no limits. Thank you for teaching us many things in your 25 years. May we remember them all. May we remember that we all are in need of love. Dream Big our angel. Spread love to all.