Carter Spoke at Her Teen Son’s Funeral…
President Jimmy Carter spoke at her teen son, Mattie’s funeral in 2004; now 20 years later, Jeni Stepanek is honored to attend his.
Jimmy Carter and Mattie Stepanek: The president’s special friendship with terminally ill boy
Good Day Atlanta interview with Dr. Jeni Stepanek: Jimmy Carter and Mattie Stepanek: The president’s special friendship with terminally ill boy
Brazil Newspaper: Jimmy Carter & Mattie Stepanek – Friendship
Brazil Newspaper: Jimmy Carter & Mattie Stepanek – friendship between an aging president and a boy poet.
Remembering President Jimmy Carter: A Lifelong Champion of Peace and Compassion
Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter, a dear friend to Mattie and Jeni Stepanek, and a role model for peace, love, and compassion.
‘Embodied peace’: Mother of Mattie Stepanek reflects on friendship with Jimmy Carter
Jeni Stepanek reflects on her friendship with Jimmy Carter, who mentored both her and her son, Mattie, in their shared mission for peace and resilience.
Jimmy Carter’s Special Friendship With a Young Poet
Former President Jimmy Carter shared a meaningful friendship with young poet Mattie Stepanek, who inspired many before his passing at 13 from a rare disorder.
Mattie & Jeni: Thoughts on Jimmy Carter
Jeni Stepanek (Mattie’s mom / Mama Peace) and Mattie’s Peace Foundation reflect on President Jimmy Carter’s legacy of compassion and humanity and on his friendship with Mattie.
How Jimmy Carter Formed an Unlikely Friendship with a Terminally Ill Boy and Brought Joy to His Final Years (Exclusive)
Mattie Stepanek, a young poet with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, found inspiration and friendship in President Jimmy Carter, sharing a commitment to peace.
Mattie and Jimmy: The friendship of the president and young Rockville poet
Jimmy Carter’s friendship with young poet Mattie Stepanek grew from a shared passion for peace, inspiring a legacy of hope and connection spanning decades.
Watch “Jimmy Carter: A Full Life – A Special Edition of 20/20”
“Jimmy Carter: A Full Life – A Special Edition of 20/20” honors the 39th president’s legacy of peace, philanthropy, and leadership, celebrating his century-long life and enduring impact.
‘He helped my son’ | Mother speaks about friendship between son and Jimmy Carter
A single phone call sparked years of friendship and mentorship between Jimmy Carter and Mattie Stepanek, uniting them in advocacy for peace and resilience.