VINCENT SHERPINSKY
I am very pleased to recommend Mr. Vincent Sherpinsky for your Everyday Hero Award. As one of my high school teachers, I have watched him be a role model, a leader, and someone who is leading by example. He is energetic, compassionate and genuinely well rounded in his opinions and points of view. He is committed...
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JAMES SCHROEDER
James is my hero because in every part of his life he strives to make life better for those around him and one way he does this is by educating others about bullying and racism. James is an artist and does incredible art that often highlights courageous parts of America's history in civil rights and Native...
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MARY WOODARD
My hero is my mom because she has lead me in the right path. She is everything to me when I'm upset she will sit and talk to me until I feel better. She keeps me on my toes. My mom is a single mother of two teenage girls one 19 and the other 20. She would do anything for anyone.
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INSPIRATION NEVER SLEEPS
I was raised by my grandmother with my younger siblings, sadly she passed away & she was the only one we had. We had to live with people who reminds us that we don't have a home. I learned to inspire myself to give courage to my siblings that God have a purpose for our lives, so i started to create my own...
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THE KINDEST PERSON I KNOW
Rarely is such hospitality evidenced these days as that extended to my husband and me by our neighbor, Yanina. Our own home sold so quickly that we were not prepared to find other living arrangements until purchasing a new home. We were in a pickle! Enter stage right, our neighbor and mother of two, Yanina. ...
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YANINA ROTHBLATT
Rarely is such hospitality evidenced these days as that extended to my husband and me by our neighbor, Yanina. Our own home sold so quickly that we were not prepared to find other living arrangements until purchasing a new home. We were in a pickle! Enter stage right, our neighbor and mother of two, Yanina. ...
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BELLA ROBBINS
Bella is 8yrs old and was born with morning-glory syndrome, a rare eye disease. She is blind in one eye and could lose vision in the other. When Bella was diagnosed at age two, the doctor told us she would never be able to do sports, activities or any profession that requires good vision, depth perception or...
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FRANCESCA CARTER
my hero is my 11 year old daughter. I lost custody of her when she was three years old and never got her back because of my own drug addiction. she was adopted by my grandmother. I knew for sure that because I had betrayed her for so long that she would not love me anymore. my daughter has shown me unconditional...
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RICHARD POPE
Richie has dedicated his time repeatedly to serving the Veterans of our community through over 260 hours of Community Service in 2013. He is a Young Marine as well and has pushed to help bring down the Drug usage in his community. Richie is a fine example of our youth working for something better always. This...
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THIS LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT
It happened several years ago. I was in Corpus Christi, Texas and I was helping my friend whose family business was Motels. He asked me whether I would be interested to do a part time project work in one of the leading hotels. I said sure. I had a summer break in my school and I was working mostly night shifts....
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KAYLA KUDICK
My Hero
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that cause disabilities mainly in movement. This type of disorder makes every tasks excruciatingly difficult. Kayla Kudick, my friend from Southern Door High School, deals with this every day, but maintains her status as a normal 16-year-old girl. I consider her a hero not...
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SUSAN LANG
The first picture is of my mother with my father and myself as a baby. My mother gave birth to me in Fort Knox, Kentucky, while my father was stationed at Ft. Knox army base waiting to be called to The Vietnam War. He was drafted. As a young woman of 18 year's of age, she left her family and friend's to go with...
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COURAGE
I took the road to have courage by standing up for others and trying to be the hero so I tell you believe in yourself
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JACK SWICEGOOD
Del.Charles Poindexter and State Sen. Bill Stanley have introduced a resolution in the General Assembly commending Jack Swicegood, who has been inducted into the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads Hall of Fame.
Swicegood has been a member of the Franklin County Rescue Squad for more than four...
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CHANGING THE WORLD ONE GOOD DEED AT A TIME...
I'm a flight attendant I was on a hotel shuttle when a friend of mine got on too. We chit chatted catching up. Once we arrived at the airport I realized I only had a twenty dollar bill. I asked my friend Stacy if she had an extra dolloar and I'd buy her a coffee. As we're running across the road Stacy says, "oh...
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ADAM NOLEN
Adam is one of the strongest people I know. He battles anxiety everyday, and he does not let it get the best of him. He stands strong in God, loves me with all he has, and is willing to give up anything to make my life easier. He prays with me, does Bible studies with me, and takes care of his family and his...
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MY HERO
I have a really good friend at my school. She has helped me through a lot of hard times. She gives me good advice on how to handle things like bullies. She sticks up for me and is always there when I need someone to hang out with. She is a great friend!!!!!
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ERIN GINGRAS
I am my own hero. I know what I have overcome and use that to inspire other people. In 2008 I lost my soul mate n husband of 9 yrs n father of my two daughters to suicide. I was also diagnosed as Bipolar 1 in 2003 and spent 3 1/2 yrs seriously depressed and borderline suicidal as well. In 2011 I started intense...
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DOUGLAS TURTON
Douglas Michael Turton does not just happen to be my husband of over eleven years & the most selfless person I know. Douglas is my best friend & my hero! In August 2013 we learned that Douglas' mother was diagnosed with advanced stage kidney cancer. Eight short weeks later, she passed away to join Douglas' father...
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KATHY REINSAGER
It's my Mother. My entire upbringing of respect, honesty, integrity, morality and treating people like I want to be treated is because of her. She is a very remarkable woman who always puts everyone ahead of herself and is always thinking of others. It's not uncommon for her to send someone a card, simply...
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REDEFINING WHAT IS POSSIBLE
Elijah William James has survived against all odds. He is a survivor of spina bifida, despite doctors never giving him a chance. He is now three years old and needs your prayers and support. Please follow this incredibly inspiring story on Facebook at Elijah James Journey.
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MICHAEL DENNY
My husband is my whole world. Without him I would not be clean and sober today enjoying my children and my wonderful life. Nine years ago he chose me to love and for this I am forever thankful. His patience is unbeliavable and is humble heart is for one to admire. He is so handsome and I would like to tell him...
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KEVIN MEYER
Kevin is a true hero. Kevin has just recently became a grandfather and he just beams when he can talk about his grand kids. Kevin is already a hero to his grand kids. Kevin not only has a full time job at the Broadmoor as an exceptional telephone department manager but he is the high school wrestling coach at...
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TIMMY WERTS
Rescued 5 non-swimmers from Lake Robinson > unknown to news media > unknown to any local news affiliates.
A man who doesn't want the credit.
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BENJAMIN JACKSON
My hero is someone I work with who is one of the most compassionate people I know he currently works as a director of member services at the Rick VanStory Centers a non profit that helps adults with mental disability's at the center he is instrumental in using his own life story in helping his peers thru there...
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LOVE AND FAITH...
The year 2013 was very bad for my life, personally, professionally and health wise. Due to illness I had to hospitalize for the first time in my life. Professionally, everything went wrong; also my company promotion went on hold without any specific reason. On personal front, my marriage date was fixed but that...
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RICHARD POPE
Picking one value for this person was extremely hard for me. He goes by a few different names based on the hat he is wearing. Sometimes he is Young Marine Staff Sergeant Pope, sometimes he is the writer Richard K. P. Morrison, and sometimes he is just Richie. The reason he is my hero, is the overwhelming...
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STRUGGLE FOR MY FIRST JOB..
This was the time when last 2 months left for my final semester of MBA but due to the recession time there was not much campus recruitment. I got the job but that was for different city so was unable to go there. Hence, I decided to search job in same city where I used to live. First I randomly sent my resume to...
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KAREN WARNER
Karen is passionate and hopeful. She has big dreams and even bigger goals.
She is an organic farmer who started from nothing but a desire and an ethic of hard work and now, five years later she farms 70 acres certified organic. She is someone who sees that in everything we do we have a choice to make and that...
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CARE EVERYONE
I was just 13 when my mother left this world. It was a time when I didn't even know the meaning of relations and the impact of loosing someone close to heart. Like anyone else, I also love my mother so much. Still remember I was so young and every afternoon used to play with other children in my playground. Just...
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SHELIZA KASSAM
Sheliza's inspiration to give back to her community and become a leader in today’s society is based on the challenges that she has personally experienced. At the age five, she began volunteering in her mosque, as service was highly valued in her Muslim faith and family. Additionally, she joined Girl Guides of...
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DANIELLE JOHNSON
Danielle Johnson is a special ed teacher at Tigard Tualatin School district, specifically Tigard High School, but she is so much more. I believe she should be recognized for all she does above and beyond ANY job description. I will give you only a couple of examples (although there are so many I could share)...
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ANNABELLE BROWN
She is 68 years old but moved like a 30 years old, she put up a foundation who help public schools in their CHARACTER EDUCATION since 2008. Together with so many Volunteers we go to school and teach values. Last year, somebody from Department of Education see the changes and requested us to go Nationwide, with...
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