A Quote Worth Mentioning:

"DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN. BY ALL THE MEANS YOU CAN. IN ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN. IN ALL THE PLACES YOU CAN. AT ALL THE TIMES YOU CAN. TO ALL THE PEOPLE YOU CAN. AS LONG AS EVER YOU CAN." -JOHN WESLEY

The Mission:

To assist physically and learning disabled individuals to reach their goals by encouraging them to rise above any obstacles that will give them an opportunity to develop to their full potential; thus, realizing that the opportunity of a challenge is rewarded with success.

The Facts:

• 54 million Americans are physically disabled
• One of four children do not participate in elementary or secondary physical education programs
• 143 million Americans are family members of persons with disabilities
• 66% of Americans are disabled for more than 6 months of their life
• 3,000 people daily become amputees.

In high school, April was a 400-meter specialist and collegiate All-American at Norfolk State University. In January 2001, she had an unfortunate train accident that resulted in the amputation of her left leg below the knee.

Transforming from a self-proclaimed loner to a spokesperson for people with disabilities, Holmes uses her faith and resilience to uplift those who have acquired their disability through tragedy.

April is certainly a role model for people with disabilities. Since the April Holmes Foundation has been established, community initiatives include disability essay contest, Thanksgiving feeding for disabled, Disability Santa, hospital visits and sports clinics. 

View April's Career Highlights

How can you help?

The need is great! Many disabled people do not have the resources available to help pay for special equipment needed to become active. Statistically they suffer in employment and educational resources needed to contribute to society. You can help open avenues that will prevent those with disabilities from being handicapped.

Helping The Mission

Monetary, educational and service gifts are asked of you to continue this mission of the April Holmes Foundation so we may be able to provide scholarships, medical assistance, tutoring, & social opportunities to enrich the livelihood of persons affected by disabilities. Since we are 501(c)(3) organization, your contributions are tax-deductable.