VIDEO: ESP Rome talent show raises $90K

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–9:00 a.m.

-ESP Rome-

ESP (Extra Special People) wants to thank the Rome community for showing up big time for the 2025 Big Hearts Talent Show. 

This year’s winners included:

Sarah Williams and Henry Maddox

Allison Garner and Grant Minton

Ivey Sirmans -Winner of People’s Choice raising $15,295.71, 

Baylor Beard came in second, raising $11,287.71. 


They also welcomed the Just As I Am Choir, a show choir of older teens & adults 18+ with a variety of developmental disabilities. Members have abilities ranging from non-verbal performing to special musical talents led by Pat Sweezy in partnership with Parks and Rec in Rome. 

With the help of the Rome community, extra special people raised 90,000 dollars.