For seven years, the North Texas nonprofit has supported mothers of special needs children. They're now shining in the national spotlight after appearing on on Tuesday.
Julie Hornok and Dr. Regina Crone co-founded Labeled & Loved after experiencing firsthand the kind of caretaker burnout that families, especially mothers of special needs children, can feel.
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WATCH HEREThey started small with "moms mingles" to break the isolation that affects many moms who have special needs children. The effort quickly grew and now Labeled & Loved hosts events in cities nationwide and an annual moms retreat.
"We just want these families to feel loved and supported and like they have lifelines. I think that's what Labeled & Loved is all about," said Crone.
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When producers for The Kelly Clarkson Show got wind of their mission, they offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to fly to Manhattan and share their mission with Clarkson during an upcoming segment on her show. They said it was an opportunity to highlight the organization, but more importantly, let other moms know they're not alone.
"You're always fighting for everything for your child. You're fighting for an education. You're fighting for a diagnosis, for the doctor appointments, for the things that they need, and that really takes a toll on the whole entire family, emotionally and financially," said Hornok.
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Their segment aired Tuesday, May 13, during which Clarkson surprised the nonprofit with a financial gift from Texas grocer H-E-B.
"Our friends at the Texas-based grocery chain, which I know y'all know, H-E-B, love everything Labeled and Loved is doing to connect moms with special needs children with one another, so to help you keep going, they're donating $10,000 just to pitch in," said Clarkson.
The group with humble beginnings is now recognized on the national stage
"She's fun to talk to. She is engaging. She just makes you feel comfortable," said Hornok of Clarkson.
"We represent over 144 diagnoses right now. I just think that's amazing because what we've found is, regardless of a diagnosis, the care, comfort, support, and need for celebration is the same, and that's what this community offers," said Crone.
The will be held at The Star in Frisco in October and registration is open.
"It's just healthier to be with a community doing it together, and just to be in a room of people who completely understand your life without you having to say a word, without any judgment. You don't have to explain anything. You're just there and you've all felt and experienced something very similar," said Hornok.
The organization is also accepting applications for leaders to start new , in their local community.
