Sunshine Project H.E.L.P is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with spinal cord injuries get the proper information and resources necessary to improve the quality of life. Resources consist of, but are not limited to, support, care, training, love, medical supplies, and equipment.
Sunshine Project H.E.L.P was established on July 2, 2005 to organize and fund efforts to improve the outcomes of medical care for victims who have spinal cord injuries.
Sunshine Project H.E.L.P also has other programs to help individuals keep their self-esteem and stay fit. The programs include “Sunshine Models On Wheels,” “Sunshine Wheeling in Motion,” “Sunshine Lights on Legislature,” “Sunshine R.A.L.L.Y! (Rights. Advocates. Legal Matters. Laws. YOU!!), and “Jasaris Love Caregivers Support Group”.
At this time, we are helping people in MD, NC, and LA. Please support us so we can continue to H.E.L.P more people in other states. |
Ms. Sunshine is a model, actress, dance and model instructor, choreographer, travel agent, massage therapist, and survivor of domestic violence and Hurricane Katrina. She does all of this passionately with a spinal cord injury. Ms. Sunshine will not let this restrict her as she works hard to stay healthy and happy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOzwwuQvic Due to a tragic incident of domestic violence, Ms. Sunshine King turned entrepreneur of Sunshine Project H.E.L.P as Foundress and CEO. On November 6, 2004, Ms. Sunshine's life was turned upside down when she was attacked by her husband. She survived two shots, which were bullets to her right jaw and spine. The bullet that entered her jaw exited from the back of her neck. With much prayer, care, and support, Ms. Sunshine is a survivor of Domestic Violence with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Her strength and motivation established Sunshine Project H.E.L.P and Sunshine Models on Wheels in 2005. Through her journey, Ms. King has met many wonderful people who she has helped in the paths of redevelopment.
The Beginning
Sunshine King was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At the age of two, she learned the art of dance from her mother. Movements Unlimited Performing Arts Inc., her mother's dance company, provided Sunshine the dance and drama skills necessary to be successful in the field. Her performance repertoire includes such roles in "Black Butterfly: Don't Do Drugs" (daughter/leading role; 1988-1999) and "Glimpses: The Life of Frederick Douglass" (played different roles; 1994-1999). Both plays were originals from Movements Unlimited Performing Arts Incorporated.
Ms. Sunshine also studied at The Arena Playhouse under Maria Broom and John Taylor. With the desire to improve, she later studied dance at Goucher College, enrolling into the Summer Dance Program in 1992. In 1994, Ms. Sunshine attended The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Summer Institute where she studied dance for 11 weeks. She became a 1997 graduate of The Baltimore School of The Arts for this passion.
| The Repertoire
In 1995, Ms. Sunshine performed in an educational film broadcasted on cable television called "When A Parent Cries for Her Child." As a child, she landed the role of the parent. In the summer of 2000, she was an extra in the movie "The Replacements." That fall, Ms. Sunshine was in the film "Cecil B. DeMented," which was directed by John Walters' Films. She also did more extra work in "Along Came A Spider" and DMX's music video, "We're Right Here."
For her personal achievements, Ms. Sunshine was a Senior Citizen Aerobic Instructor at Reisterstown Senior Center; winner of the Daniel Payne Scholarship for Dance 1992 & 1994; Votaire Bond 1st Super Model Contest winner 1999; Miss Enterprise 2000 of the Miss Baltimore Pageant, April 2000; Se7en Backup Dancer 2001 (modern & hip-hop dance with Genesis Records), Sisters for Sisters Inc Double Survivor Honoree, Baltimore Afro Newspaper, Carol County Times, and Rocky Mount Telegram feature, October 2007 and November 2007 Video Live feature Rocky Mount, NC), and involved in countless community fashion shows and church dances.
On August 14,2004, Ms. Sunshine performed in “Love, Laugh & Live to Create in Maryland," a play sponsored by the Heritage Performing Arts Center. As a model, she has walked the runway for Up Town Models Inc. of Durham, NC at the Benton Convention Center, Ms. Felicia Dietrich (famous Crochet Designer) and the Baltimore Convention Center, trained under Mr. Travis Winkey, and worked with Mr. Winkey for 5 years. As you can see, Ms. Sunshine loves the Arts.
In “Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water,” a multimedia Hip-Hop Off Broadway Musical written and directed by Emmitt Thrower, Ms. Sunshine landed a role playing herself. The 2006 Wabi Sabi production of NYC featured Ms. Sunshine as a disabled, Hurricane Katrina Survivor.
The Accomplishments
On September 30, 2007, Ms. Sunshine graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage. Earning her certificate was a two-fold accomplishment because she became the first, wheelchair bound student to complete the program.
As Founder and CEO of Sunshine Project H.E.L.P, Ms. Sunshine initiated assisting people in NC. On November 11, 2007 in Maryland, Ms. Sunshine and her group performed with Signature Ink Models at their 5th Anniversary Fashion Show. This was Sunshine Project H.E.L.P's first group presentation of Sunshine Models On Wheels to the fashion community. Also in Maryland, on February 24, 2008, Sunshine Models On Wheels was presented at the Kings & Queens In Existence Showcase.
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