2theKing is the umbrella organization for Deveraux and Kristie’s ministry initiatives. Their life’s mission is to inspire others to maximize their potential and to fulfill their purpose through God’s strength. 2theKing will donate a percentage of all proceeds to support the Deveraux Hubbard II Foundation in memory of their son, Deveraux Hubbard II. Deveraux II (affectionately known as II) died suddenly at the age of 19 of pulmonary embolism.
Deveraux ministers through preaching, teaching, pastoral mentoring in family life, music from his uncoming album “A Worshipper’s Lament” to be released May 27, 2017 and Unplugged events sharing his journey of grief. Kristie employs her education, training and experiences to speak to youth, community groups and other educators about a number of topics including; helping kids reach their personal and academic goals, building healthy family habits, creating nurturing environments in homes and in the community, and maintaining mental, emotional and physical health in all circumstances. Deveraux and Kristie partner to provide workshops in area of healthy marriages and healthy families.
Deveraux Unplugged is a 45-60 minute time where Deveraux takes the audience on an honest and revealing journey of him filtering his emotions through his faith while dealing with the devastating loss of his 19-year old son, Deveraux Hubbard II, to pulmonary embolism. He does this through the sharing of his story and songs he wrote as laments to God. Deveraux’s prayer is that the sharing of his story will encourage others to lean into God as they honestly examine their own stories of pain, disappointment and despair.
Beginning in 2014, The Deveraux Hubbard II (DH2) Foundation is a nonprofit organization which focuses on “raising blood clot awareness 2 steps at a time”. The organization was created in memory of 19-year-old Deveraux “II” Hubbard who tragically passed in 2013 from a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot. Birthed in Peoria, Illinois, the foundation partners with the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute of Illinois (BCDI) and Dr. Michael Tarantino to educate the Central Illinois area about clotting disorders, educational resources, and risk mitigation.
Supporting the National Blood Clot Association and their advocacy efforts, the foundation hosts their annual 5k event entitled Run, Walk or Trot 2 Stop Blood Clots. Bringing awareness to the classroom, the foundation also provides two scholarships to graduating seniors of Richwoods High School who have exhibited commitment to academic excellence, community service, and varsity sports.
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