I was privileged to interview many outstanding young people in researching for my book. One of these individuals was Heather Wilder, a 13-year-old former foster child from Las Vegas. She published a series of booklets to help other foster children cope with the difficulties they faced while in the system.
She has been named a finalist for the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame. Here are details from the website:
The Keep Going® Hall of Fame is our way of honoring those people and hopefully inspiring others to never quit, to dream big dreams and to, you know, Keep Going®!
To help kick start those big dreams, the winner of the 2008 Energizer® Keep Going® Hall of Fame search will receive a $10,000 cash prize for themselves and an additional $5,000 donation for their favorite charity.
You can read all the finalists’ stories and vote for your favorite individual through July 25.
Do you have a story about kids that make you proud, or adults who are passing the torch? Please let me know and I’ll spread the word on Pass the Torch Tuesday.Former PTT posts.
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7:23 am
I’m on board for PTT this week! (Trying to post a comment without a link to see if that’s what’s blocking me since I just was able to sign up for one of your giveaways LOL)
11:39 am
I think I’m the one who needs the just keep going pill so far this summer! LOL
Hugs,
Holly