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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 17 MIN

Energizing Communities: How the Dash Gordon Foundation Champions Special Needs, Disabled & At Risk Families

from Life Happens · host Kim Hegwood

The Inclusive Pageant is a must-see: young women with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome & more shine onstage—talent, stories, and tissues everywhere! Over 1,000 people attended, proof that communities crave these moments of authentic celebration Title: Energizing Communities: How the Dash Gordon Foundation Champions Special Needs, Disabled & At Risk FamiliesWelcome to another inspiring episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In today’s episode, “Final Dash,” Kim Hegwood sits down with Dash Gordon, the passionate founder behind the Dash Gordon Foundation. Discover how Dash Gordon transformed a fun community moment into a powerful mission—energizing communities and championing special needs, disabled, and at-risk families. From heartfelt pageants and empowering farmers' markets to unforgettable karaoke nights, Dash Gordon shares stories of joy, resilience, and inclusion, spotlighting how these unique events bring individuals together and give everyone a chance to shine. Whether you’re a parent, advocate, or community supporter, tune in to learn how you can be part of this movement—and why supporting and celebrating every individual’s abilities truly changes lives.How to Contact DashWebsite: DashGordon.orgEmail: [email protected] Number: 409-977-1903Social Media:FB - Dash Gordonhttps://www.facebook.com/TheRealDashGordon/INSTAGRAM - Dash Gordon (Influencer)https://www.instagram.com/dash_gordon2022/TIKTOK - thedashgordonfoundationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thedashgordonfoundationBio:Dash Gordon, also known as Timothy Glover, is the founder of the Dash Gordon Foundation, a mission born from a place most people will never fully understand, a childhood marked by 6 foster homes, 2 shelters, and the quiet ache of wondering where he belonged, until he was finally adopted at the age of 9 from a Methodist Home. He knows what it feels like to be overlooked, to feel unseen, and that is exactly why he has devoted his life to making sure others never feel that way again.Born in Miami and later moving to Texas in 2010, Dash built a life centered on love and purpose. He is married to Natalie Glover, and together they have 8 children and 9 grandchildren. A single act of kindness while working as a Door Dasher changed his life forever, and from that moment, the Dash Gordon Foundation was born. Today, his mission is deeply personal. He is determined to give children with special needs and disabilities and their families the biggest voice imaginable, to place them on stages the world cannot ignore, and to show their God-given talents in a way that demands to be seen. But what breaks his heart open every single time are the small moments… a child standing a little taller, a smile that was once hidden now shining without fear, a spark of confidence where there was once doubt. For Dash, those moments are not just meaningful. They are everything._______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880

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