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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 between an aging president and a boy poet.

Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter, a dear friend to Mattie and Jeni Stepanek, and a role model for peace, love, and compassion.

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.

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 Stepanek, a young poet with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, found inspiration and friendship in President Jimmy Carter, sharing a commitment to peace.

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.

“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.