In The Media
Our story in the spotlight
From championship gyms to local newsrooms — here’s how our Heroes have made headlines.
Press and media coverage
Mid-Michigan Now
Xceptional Heroes opens a brick-and-mortar location in Grand Blanc
A permanent home at last — the Hero Unity Building (the H.U.B.) in Grand Blanc gives our Heroes a place for social circles, life-skills classes, and community.
Read article(opens in a new tab)ABC12
Sensory-friendly restaurant opens to the Flint community
Xceptional Heroes co-founder Jennifer Silverton spoke to ABC12 about why judgment-free, sensory-friendly spaces matter for our community.
Read article(opens in a new tab)My City Magazine
Xceptional Heroes: A Common Bond
“It is a beautiful thing to witness a Hero coming to their first event and watch them evolve and see how their sense of belonging develops.”
Read article(opens in a new tab)MLive
Flint boxer Anthony Dirrell hosts Xceptional Heroes program to support special needs community
World-champion boxer Anthony Dirrell opened his gym for a training session with our Heroes — a day of confidence, cheers, and big right hooks.
Read article(opens in a new tab)WNEM TV5
Pro boxer opens personal gym for training session with special needs adults
Watch segment(opens in a new tab)ABC12
Anthony Dirrell opens gym to help adults with disabilities
Watch segment(opens in a new tab)MLive
‘Foot in both worlds’: finding confidence in disability, and helping others accept their own
Read article(opens in a new tab)MLive
‘Xceptional Heroes’ in Genesee County use superpowers to fight against the odds of adversity
Read article(opens in a new tab)ABC12
Xceptional Heroes provides opportunities for adults with disabilities
A Good Morning Mid-Michigan segment on the friendships and life skills our Heroes build together.
Watch(opens in a new tab)CARS 108
Xceptional Heroes featured on CARS 108
“This amazing organization… I see the pictures and it really warms my heart.”
Watch(opens in a new tab)Podbean
Interview with Stephanie K and Jay
Co-founder Jennifer Silverton shares the story behind Xceptional Heroes.
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