Search and Rescue: Aniah’s Heart Foundation is a fundamental resource for organizing and providing support for search and rescue field operations that align with state and local officials (*More than 600,000 people are abducted in the United States annually). Angela Haley-Harris is an American celebrity spouse. It’s overwhelming, but they feel blessed that they can be resource for others. “You can be in a bad situation with your boyfriend. Aniah was nineteen and attending Auburn University along with her brother, Elijah. In those moments, parents aren’t even thinking of anything related to those things. The charge was connected to an incident that had taken place in Montgomery in January 2019. “It becomes very, very expensive very quickly, and we realized how much goes into everything in real time. Guys can get themselves in bad situations, too. (Video above: Angela Harris speaks on loss of her daughter before authorities positively identified Aniah Blanchard's remains) The Oct. 23 disappearance of 19-year-old Blanchard affected more than just her hometown of Homewood, but the entire state of Alabama and beyond. Blanchard won’t be forgotten, though. An eyewitness claimed to have seen Yazid forcing Blanchard into the car against her will. After an investigation of a month, she was found dead in Macon County. Ibraheem Yazeed was arrested and charged with Blanchard’s murder; prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. “She was an amazing girl,” she said. Aniah’s Heart also offers funding for searches that can have expensive costs for elements such as manpower, equipment, resources, helicopters, lodging and any other expenses that desperate families can’t afford. “Being a victim is not something that always happens somewhere else. In June 2020, he was charged with the 2018 murder of Stephen Hamby and the attempted murder of a woman who was with Hamby when he was killed. Self-Defense Training: Local in-person and mobile sessions provide skills training from expert instructors to people of all ages. UFC describes Harris, who is known as the “Big Ticket” as the #9 ranked heavyweight. Aniah always came home.”. I can’t let some crazy man kill my daughter and not do anything. “We know we are working with Aniah on this,” Angela said. “I could hear her saying to me, ‘We have to help people, and we can’t let this happen to people. A video from another gas station shows him re-entering the passenger side of the same vehicle. The lady does not have Wikipedia. Her age is in the 40s. In recalling this terrible tragedy on Wednesday, Harris fought back tears as she talked about what a wonderful person Aniah had been. They also know that this Aniah is working alongside them. “Walt and I know she would have loved helping people in their true time of need. Sometimes it’s not wise to be a Good Samaritan, especially when you are alone. He has 13 wins by knockout. “My goal is to reach as many people as possible and help everyone implement a plan. In October of 2019, the girl went missing. Please visit ANIAH’S HEART for information on how you can contribute. Do not be alone when you go out. We just want to be a buffer and blessing in that situation.”, Report A Missing Person | View Live Talks Online. Always pay attention to everything going on around you. “I got dressed and flew to Auburn,” she said. • Feb. 24, 2021, Angela Harris Teaches A Self-Defense Class, Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved. In July 2020, Angela and Walt established Aniah’s Heart, a non-profit that provides resources and help for families searching for missing loved ones and teaches families self-defense and awareness training. People can be anywhere who will do bad things.”, “I would give anything to see my baby’s face one more time,” Harris said. During the search for Aniah, Harris wanted to do something in her honor. Harris nearly broke down when she talked about the last time she saw Aniah. The bill unanimously passed both the Alabama House and Senate. “It can save your life,” she said. He is seen buying alcohol and looking in her direction. Blanchard won’t be forgotten, though. The foundation focuses on Four Key Safety Areas of Service, with the goal of finishing Aniah’s fight by fighting for the lives of others: 1). Besides, her real birthday and sun sign is unknown. Her age is during the 40s. A few minutes before midnight she informed her roommate by phone that she was close to being home. "Harris, whose 19-year-old daughter has been missing since Oct. 23, said she feels " a lot of guilt" for not stressing about the dangers lurking in the most unsuspecting places. Angela Harris told a group of Junior Ambassadors from the Greater Valley Area Chambers of Commerce that what happened to Aniah, a 19-year-old college student, could happen to any of them. Contact Aniah's Heart on Messenger. 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The invoice handed the Alabama Home on February 23, 2021, and can now go to the Alabama Senate. There are no safe areas anymore. “I knew I had to do something to help save lives and prevent people from being abducted and becoming a victim of violence. He had been charged with possession of marijuana, robbery, kidnapping and attempted murder. She drove back to Auburn that evening because she had classes to attend the next day. “If this can happen to Aniah, then it can happen to anyone. She said it’s a good idea to carry some kind of spray to ward off a potential attacker. When she fought for the gun that night, I will always believe she was fighting for us, to be with her family again. On Oct. 23, she drove back home to the Birmingham area to attend the funeral of a family friend who had died in an automobile accident. Angela Haley-Harris is the beautiful wife of MMA fighter Walt Harris; Walt Harris the 6’5″ Birmingham, Alabama native currently competing in the heavyweight division has a fighting record of 13 wins, 7 losses. But the Harris family was determined that their suffering wouldn’t be in vain. Over the past few months, Walt and Angela have worked directly on 15 abduction cases, and they receive calls and messages every day from people in need. Never let someone take you to a remote location.”. Angela Hayley-Harris has grieved the loss of a child before. WAKA. From our personal experience, we might be able to comfort families and help point them in the right direction.”. Having a plan, said Harris, is to think ahead about what you will do when you leave home. It will be on the ballot in Alabama next year. The cheerful 19-year-old always wanted to help people, no matter the circumstance, and that’s why she would be incredibly proud of her parents, Angela and Walt Harris. See more of Aniah's Heart on Facebook. The contributions we receive for Aniah’s Heart will go towards lodging, food, travel and other costs you just wouldn’t think about. “I hope you guys have learned something today,” Harris said. Several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences participated in the search. Angela Haley is on Facebook. Harris said she had some doubts about her leaving home for college in 2019. Prosecutors announced Monday they will seek the death penalty against Ibraheem Yazeed, who is accused of killing a UFC fighter's 19-year-old stepdaughter. I spent a few moments with Angela, a heartbroken but brave woman, who shows incredible strength even through her tears. She was more concerned when she called the next morning and got no answer. Haley-Harris is married to UFC heavyweight fighter Walt Harris. Aniah’s mother Angela Harris bravely spoke Tuesday night during a candlelight vigil in honor of her 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. “Don’t interact with strangers. At the time of her death, she was a student at Southern Union State Community College and was studying early childhood education. The foundation delivers important safety education through live talks on Zoom and Facebook, as well as supplying groups with monthly safety care packages. According to her Facebook profile, Angela is also the founder and CEO of Aniah’s Heart, a non-profit organization based in Homewood. Do not carry a purse or be talking on a cell phone. She wanted to be an elementary school teacher and to coach softball.”. Aniah Haley Blanchard (born June 22, 2000) was from Homewood, Alabama. On November 1, 1997, her 3-year-old son was killed in a car crash. ANGELA HARRIS: Just the worst feeling ever. That’s crucial education.”. There’s no reason someone wouldn’t pick any one of you to be a victim.”. “I would love to hug and kiss her one more time, but I can’t.”. For more information about Aniah, go to aniahsheart22.com. “It was after the funeral,” she said. One of them allegedly said that Yazid had told him he shot the girl when she went for his gun. Angela Harris advocates for “Aniah’s Legislation” – a invoice that, if enacted, will assist deny bond to suspects accused of violent offenses. We want to ease that stress as families are going through and those issues in the middle of that horrible process. Not Now. “When a family member has a missing loved one, you really don’t know what you need to do. He is also seen exiting the passenger side of the vehicle. On Nov. 25, her remains were discovered in Macon County. Harris recommended enrolling in self-defense classes if that opportunity is available. I had a sense of dread that something terrible had happened to her. Immediately after the service, the siblings had to leave. Prosecutors are now seeking the death penalty for Blanchard’s murder. On October 23, 2019 – Aniah, Elijah and their mom, Angela, attended the funeral of a family friend in northern Alabama. She planned on transferring to Auburn University. I would like for you to see Aniah’s memorial page on Facebook. The kidnapping and death of Aniah in late 2019 was an unimaginable tragedy that no parent should ever endure. Blanchard would have turned 20 this year, but the Homewood native was kidnapped and killed last fall. “As a mother I had some worries,” she said, “but I thought that she would be in a safe place living in Auburn and attending Southern Union. 801 Carr Ave Homewood, AL, AL (205) 369-9507. One of the victims was a 77-year-old man who was “left unconscious, unresponsive, severely injured and near death.”. Blanchard would have turned 20 this year, but the Homewood native was kidnapped and killed last fall. Harris has what she calls a “stabber” on her keychain, at least it looks that way to a potential attacker. Angela is the mother of four. Harris urged the young girls present to have a plan to be safe. Be aware of your surroundings. She was with her aunt, my mom and me. Angela and Walt Harris were in court when Aniah’s alleged killer appeared. Aniah Blanchard disappeared Oct. 23 after she last talked with a … Blanchard graduated from Homewood High School, where she played softball. The video showed him at a gas station where Blanchard stopped the night she disappeared. Aniah’s mother, Angela Haley-Harris, told WBRC in Birmingham, that Aniah had apparently met a young man that Wednesday night. We needed clothes on the fly, food and a place to stay when everything first happened,” said Walt. “It must have been about seven o’clock. We were all in people's yards. For the first time in two decades, Angela Harris wasn’t able to have a joint birthday celebration on June 22 with her daughter, Aniah Blanchard. They can distract you, and you won’t be paying attention to what’s going on around you.”. This happened because she was by herself when she stopped at a gas station late at night to buy potato chips. Never wear ear buds in public. or. This is how we will honor her.”. I’ve never known anyone else who was as caring as she was and who enjoyed life as much as she did.”. JAMES BROWN: Aniah's car, which was badly damaged, was found 55 miles away. In 2012, Yazid was accused of attempting to kill two police officers by ramming his vehicle into them. People are always traveling through.”. In October 2019, Aniah was living in Auburn and taking classes at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika in preparation of being an undergraduate student at Auburn University. ‘This doesn’t make any sense.’ I wanted a reasonable explanation, and there wasn’t one. Officials believe Blanchard -- stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris -- was abducted at a Chevron station in Auburn on Oct. 23rd. Community See All. “Safety is about every situation in life,” she said. Harris called her later that evening to see if she had gotten back to her apartment but got no answer. It’s an endless task, but Angela hopes that she can eventually have a mobile self-defense class to spread awareness around the United States. There is one way people can help remember Aniah — by voting for Aniah’s Law in 2022. Angela Harris, the mother of Aniah Blanchard, became emotional at a vigil in Homewood in her daughter's honor Tuesday night as she warned people about the "evil that is out there. Forgot account? “‘Where was she?’ I kept asking. It had been wrecked and was at an apartment complex in Montgomery. Don’t tell yourself ‘ this can’t happen to me because I live in a safe place.’ You may think nothing is going on, but it is. At the time of the incident, Yazid was free on a $295,000 bond. We were seated on a pew in the church. Blanchard’s mother, Angela Harris, has begged the public for information about her daughter’s whereabouts. Prior to becoming involved with MMA, Walt played college basketball at Jacksonville State University. On November 7, 2019, Yazid was arrested in Pensacola, Florida. By Gavin Porter, on Twitter: @PorterUFCnews For the first time in two decades, Angela Harris wasn’t able to have a joint birthday celebration on June 22 with her daughter, Aniah Blanchard. She was a normal girl, doing a normal thing and an evil person took her life, and we want people to be aware of that,” Angela said. She is the daughter of Elijah Blanchard, a Birmingham businessman, and Angela Haley-Harris, a registered nurse. I want you to know what a special person she was. She was the most amazing person ever and her death won’t be in vain. Angela Haley-Harris is an American big name mate. Aniah’s Heart focuses on providing safety education to prevent kidnapping and to support families that are searching for a loved one. Watch Live Talks from Aniah's Heart Founder, Angela Harris on our website now. JAMES BROWN: Aniah's mother, Angela Harris, and her stepfather, UFC fighter Walt Harris were frantic. Other witnesses claimed to have seen him that night. Safety and Awareness Education: Live Talks, taking place on social media, are information-driven sessions that disseminate tips, personal safety strategies, and heightened awareness of potential safety risks to those vulnerable to potential violent crimes. 2.) Always be with friends. Facebook is showing information to help you … “Be careful when people ask for help,” she said. On Nov. 6, the Auburn Police Department released an image from a surveillance video of a “person of interest.” He was later identified as 29-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery. Donate To Aniah's Heart | Learn More About Aniah's Heart. On International Women's Day, We Look Back On Some Of The Greatest Performances, Go through all of the heavyweight title winners in UFC history, Lightweight Champion Retires With An Unprecendented Legacy Of Dominance, Track the historic rise of the UFC's three African champions: Kamaru Usman, Israel Adesanya and Francis Ngannou, Watch Georges St-Pierre Gives His Mount Rushmore of Welterweights | UFC 261 Weigh-In Show, Watch Daniel Cormier, Din Thomas, Laura Sanko and Dan Hellie Have A Putting Competition. Elijah Lee and Aniah Haley Blanchard are her kids from the first husband. About See All. But the Harris family was determined that their suffering wouldn’t be in vain. When you are out somewhere, you are on a mission to go in and get out safely.”. Four assailants are said to have robbed and beaten two men in a Montgomery hotel room. “An important aspect of our foundation is to help guide families and loved ones during those times, as everything is a whirlwind and it’s very traumatizing. Aniah Blanchard was born on June 22, 2000, to Elijah Blanchard and Angela Haley-Harris and raised in Homewood, Alabama. The case made national news. Angela Haley-Harris. Walt is the opposition of the heavyweight division in UFC. He was extradited back to Lee County, where he has been held without bond. I want you to see her smile and to laugh. There are things going on out there you have no clue about, and it’s not just girls that are the victims. Find out what your security resources are and never be by yourself. www.aniahsheart22.com. It will be easy for you to get and the attacker doesn’t know it’s there. On Oct. 25, authorities located her abandoned car. The family of a missing Alabama college student—and the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight fighter—is pleading with the public for answers as the reward for information about the case grows. Angela Haley-Harris otherwise known as Mrs. Log In. Angela Haley-Harris, a registered nurse, fills her time by working as well, which also gets combined with her taking care of the two children she shares with her now-husband, Walt Harris. От Gavin Porter, on Twitter: @PorterUFCnews • 06.04.21 Aniah Blanchard had a heart of gold. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Angela Harris lost one of the loves of her life in 2019, when her 19-year-old daughter Aniah Blanchard was kidnapped and killed in … “I encourage you to have a plan if you go off to college. Nonprofit Organization. First-class is an American VIP mate. “I wanted to climb across the barricade. Aniah’s father Elijah Blanchard is married to prominent lawyer Yashiba Blancharda and she is a prominent Alabama attorney. “In the midst of all the turmoil we were going through, we didn’t know where to turn during those first hours of abduction, which are the most critical,” remarked Walt Harris. “I thought she was probably tired and had gone to bed as soon as she got there,” she said. I hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. “Please vote for Aniah’s Law,” Harris said. You don’t think about renting a helicopter that costs $10,000 to search the areas from the air, you are just doing anything you can to try and find your child. Harris’s child Aniah is no more. Walt And Angela Harris Launch Aniah's Heart Foundation The Foundation Aims To Increase Safety Education To Prevent Kidnapping And To Support Families That Are Searching For A Loved One. “After we found out what had happened to Aniah, the message came from her,” said Angela Harris. Angela describes Aniah as a “very happy girl that loved life,” and “she always put others before herself.” It was the last time I ever saw her.”. VALLEY — The mother of Aniah Blanchard, who was kidnapped and murdered in 2019, spoke about her daughter’s death to a group of Chambers County youth on Wednesday evening. The Foundation Aims To Increase Safety Education To Prevent Kidnapping And To Support Families That Are Searching For A Loved One. Harris had two young children at … Angela Harris, Founder/CEO Aniah’s mother, Angela Harris, started Aniah’s Heart out of an urge to bring awareness to vicious crimes against other young women and people in general in the community to prevent them from also becoming victims. Published 5:04 pm Thursday, April 8, 2021. Page Transparency See More. The vehicle contained evidence of foul play — there was blood on the front seat. You need a plan to deal with any situation. “Learn how to defend yourself,” she said. “Aniah and I shared the same birthday, June 22nd,” Harris explained. In like manner, Haley is a previous attendant. Although her dad and mom separated Aniah was the daughter of Angela Haley Harris and Elijah Blanchard Sr., and step-daughter to UFC heavyweight fighter Walt Harris. Support Families of Missing Victims: Help families survive, manage, recover and cope from the crisis of being victimized. The kidnapping and death of Aniah in late 2019 was an unimaginable tragedy that no parent should ever endure. UFC heavyweight Walt Harris and his wife Angela have launched Aniah’s Heart Foundation, which will help families with a missing loved one as well as raise awareness to prevent kidnappings Learn more about how to protect yourself and more here. Harris is now in the process of planning Aniah’s burial, which will take place Nov. 7, which is the same date that Harris buried her young son so many years ago. Join Facebook to connect with Angela Haley and others you may know. Likewise, she has other two children, Asah and Aylah from Walt. 9,389 people follow this. 3.) In addition, UFC has pledged to continue its support of the foundation by raising additional funds and awareness on an annual basis. “She loved life, loved people and had a heart of gold. It can happen here, too. A couple of hours later, Aniah’s brother, Elijah, who was attending Auburn, called to say that she had not come home. The bill will prevent people from being bonded out of prison when they have been charged with violent offenses like assault, attempted murder and kidnapping. Now Aniah’s mother, Angela Hailey-Harris, has made it her life’s purpose to save others, all in the name of her beloved daughter. Somebody was there looking to kidnap someone. That’s when we decided to teach people about all of this and start our foundation.”. No one is immune to being a victim. Aniah Blanchard's mother Angela Harris has a special message for the community tonight: "Homewood has always been special to us. Walt and Angela Harris with Aniah Blanchard and their other children. ANGELA HARRIS [addressing reporters at the Alabama Legislature]: It is a should, we’ve got to have this legislation. UFC heavyweight Walt Harris and his wife Angela Haley-Harris suffered unspeakable tragedy when their daughter Aniah Blanchard was kidnapped and murdered in 2019. The identity of … She is the spouse of MMA, Walt Harris. Both sexes can be victims of human trafficking. 7,973 people like this. Angela Harris told a group of Junior Ambassadors from the Greater Valley Area Chambers of Commerce that what happened to Aniah, a 19-year-old college student, could happen to any of them. She told me she needed to get back to school. Investigators say a blood soaked passenger seat and a bullet hole in the door tell … The Harris’s hope that their willingness to be an open book about what happened to Aniah can help spread awareness of how to prevent abduction and offer parents and families someone to relate to in the darkest of times. “Put it under your car seat. “Someone you trust needs to know where you are going when you leave home. UFC contributed $25,000 to help support the launch of Aniah’s Heart. If something like this could happen to Aniah, it could happen to anyone anywhere. Even before you leave your safe place, you need to have a plan to keep yourself safe. Shortly afterward, a task force was formed to look for her. ANGELA HARRIS: We drove my truck in backwoods. Where Aniah was a softball player in high school but decided to concentrate on general education courses in college. … When she didn’t show up that night or the next morning, the Auburn Police Department was notified that she was missing. 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