Name: Travis Wiersma
Occupation: Night Janitor
City: Sun Prairie, WI
Gave to: MATC Nursing Program
His Gift: $25,000 worth of nursing equipment for training.
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February 15, 2008
Name: Teddy Robinette
Occupation: Retired Coal Miner
City: Turkey Creek, KY
Gave to: Turkey Creek Volunteer Fire Department
His Gift: $20,000 worth of fire fighting equipment for volunteers.
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Occupation: Retired Coal Miner
City: Turkey Creek, KY
Gave to: Turkey Creek Volunteer Fire Department
His Gift: $20,000 worth of fire fighting equipment for volunteers.
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February 26, 2008
Name: Daniel Buglio
Occupation: Police Officer
City: Allentown, PA
Gave to: Slatington Public Library
His Gift: $25,000 worth of new computers and equipment.
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Occupation: Police Officer
City: Allentown, PA
Gave to: Slatington Public Library
His Gift: $25,000 worth of new computers and equipment.
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February 29, 2008
Name: Jackie
Occupation: Bakery Manager
City: Ventura County, CA
Gave to: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Her Gift: $25,000 in new toys, games, laptops and medical equipment.
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Occupation: Bakery Manager
City: Ventura County, CA
Gave to: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Her Gift: $25,000 in new toys, games, laptops and medical equipment.
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March 14, 2008
Name: Ann Clouse
Occupation: Hotel Inspector
City: Ann Arbor, MI
Gave to: Community Action Network - Hikone Center
Her Gift: $10,000 for new outdoor basketball court.
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Occupation: Hotel Inspector
City: Ann Arbor, MI
Gave to: Community Action Network - Hikone Center
Her Gift: $10,000 for new outdoor basketball court.
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March 14, 2008
Name: Stacie Knight
Occupation: Financial Counselor
City: Gainesville, FL
Gave to: Gainesville Recreation Girls Fast Pitch Softball league
Her Gift: $7,000 worth of youth softball equipment.
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Occupation: Financial Counselor
City: Gainesville, FL
Gave to: Gainesville Recreation Girls Fast Pitch Softball league
Her Gift: $7,000 worth of youth softball equipment.
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March 14, 2008
Name: Joyce Johnson
Occupation: High School Instructor
City: Louisville, KY
Gave to: Shawnee Youth Golden Eagles Football Team
Her Gift: $12,000 worth of youth football equipment.
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Occupation: High School Instructor
City: Louisville, KY
Gave to: Shawnee Youth Golden Eagles Football Team
Her Gift: $12,000 worth of youth football equipment.
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March 14, 2008
Name: Christy Witcher
Occupation: Office Manager
City: Suffolk, VA
Gave to: Nansemond River High School Wrestling Team
Her Gift: $7,000 worth of wrestling uniforms and equipment.
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Occupation: Office Manager
City: Suffolk, VA
Gave to: Nansemond River High School Wrestling Team
Her Gift: $7,000 worth of wrestling uniforms and equipment.
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March 31, 2008
Name: Lani McLane
Occupation: Community Dentist
City: Bozeman, MT
Gave to: Local Montana children living in poverty
Her Gift: $25,000 for free dental sealant to 1,000 children.
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Occupation: Community Dentist
City: Bozeman, MT
Gave to: Local Montana children living in poverty
Her Gift: $25,000 for free dental sealant to 1,000 children.
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April 4, 2008
Name: Susan Lilly
Occupation: Executive Director
City: Lancaster, PA
Gave to: Arch Street Center
Her Gift: $3,000 for a new commercial grade refrigerator.
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Occupation: Executive Director
City: Lancaster, PA
Gave to: Arch Street Center
Her Gift: $3,000 for a new commercial grade refrigerator.
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April 4, 2008
Name: Beverly Warriax
Occupation: Housewife
City: Maxton, NC
Gave to: House of Prayer Holiness Church
Her Gift: $2,000 for robes for the choir and drama team
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Occupation: Housewife
City: Maxton, NC
Gave to: House of Prayer Holiness Church
Her Gift: $2,000 for robes for the choir and drama team
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April 4, 2008
Name: Alana Butts
Occupation: Legal Assistant
City: Baltimore, MD
Gave to: Pleasant Rock Baptist Church Christian School
Her Gift: $5,000 for kid-friendly computers, furniture and art supplies.
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Occupation: Legal Assistant
City: Baltimore, MD
Gave to: Pleasant Rock Baptist Church Christian School
Her Gift: $5,000 for kid-friendly computers, furniture and art supplies.
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April 4, 2008
Name: Debbie Stikeleather
Occupation: High School Teacher
City: Anaheim, CA
Gave to: Katella High School
Her Gift: $3,000 worth of books for her students.
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Occupation: High School Teacher
City: Anaheim, CA
Gave to: Katella High School
Her Gift: $3,000 worth of books for her students.
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April 18, 2008
Name: Lorri Williams
Occupation: City Clerk
City: Landusky, MT
Gave to: City of Harlem & Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
Her Gift: $25,000 for new playground in memory of Deputy Joshua Rutherford.
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Occupation: City Clerk
City: Landusky, MT
Gave to: City of Harlem & Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
Her Gift: $25,000 for new playground in memory of Deputy Joshua Rutherford.
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April 29, 2008
Name: Jeannette Batton
Occupation: CHP Officer
City: Perris, CA
Gave to: I Care Shelter for Battered Women
Her Gift: $25,000 for security fencing, cameras with a digital recorder, and several appliances.
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Occupation: CHP Officer
City: Perris, CA
Gave to: I Care Shelter for Battered Women
Her Gift: $25,000 for security fencing, cameras with a digital recorder, and several appliances.
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May 8, 2008
Name: Julie Alston
Occupation: Social Worker
City: Charleston, WV
Gave to: Veterans Transitional Living Center
Her Gift: $25,000 worth of furniture for a new homeless veterans center.
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Occupation: Social Worker
City: Charleston, WV
Gave to: Veterans Transitional Living Center
Her Gift: $25,000 worth of furniture for a new homeless veterans center.
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May 21, 2008
Name: Eric Deke
Occupation: Rural Mail Carrier
City: Buckner, MO
Gave to: Children's Mercy Hospital Cancer Patients
His Gift: $25,000 in new toys, dvds, video games, and washable laptops.
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Occupation: Rural Mail Carrier
City: Buckner, MO
Gave to: Children's Mercy Hospital Cancer Patients
His Gift: $25,000 in new toys, dvds, video games, and washable laptops.
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June 9, 2008
Name: John McBride
Occupation: Middle School Teacher
City: Yuma, AZ
Gave to: Turning Point Competitive Bike Racing Team
His Gift: $20,000 in new pro racing bikes and equipment for at-risk kids.
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Occupation: Middle School Teacher
City: Yuma, AZ
Gave to: Turning Point Competitive Bike Racing Team
His Gift: $20,000 in new pro racing bikes and equipment for at-risk kids.
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June 19, 2008
Name: Shelly Lane
Occupation: Children's Librarian
City: Lumberton, NC
Gave to: Robeson County Library
Her Gift: $25,000 children's library makeover: new books, kid-friendly furniture, and computers.
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Occupation: Children's Librarian
City: Lumberton, NC
Gave to: Robeson County Library
Her Gift: $25,000 children's library makeover: new books, kid-friendly furniture, and computers.
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June 30, 2008
Name: Tony Blue
Occupation: New Car Sales
City: Detroit, MI
Gave to: Motor City Chargers Youth Organization
His Gift: $25,000 in youth football equipment.
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Occupation: New Car Sales
City: Detroit, MI
Gave to: Motor City Chargers Youth Organization
His Gift: $25,000 in youth football equipment.
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July 9, 2008
Name: Sarah Miller
Occupation: Children's Advocate
City: Covington, GA
Gave to: Project Renewal Domestic Violence Shelter
Her Gift: $6,000 for a new playground.
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Occupation: Children's Advocate
City: Covington, GA
Gave to: Project Renewal Domestic Violence Shelter
Her Gift: $6,000 for a new playground.
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July 9, 2008
Name: Billy Phillips
Occupation: Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy
City: Virginia Beach, VA
Gave to: Lynnhaven Baseball League
His Gift: $5,000 for new uniforms, helmets, baseballs, bats, and gloves.
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Occupation: Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy
City: Virginia Beach, VA
Gave to: Lynnhaven Baseball League
His Gift: $5,000 for new uniforms, helmets, baseballs, bats, and gloves.
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July 10, 2008
Name: Robyn Gerell
Occupation: Fire Dept. Administrator
City: Wolf Creek, OR
Gave to: Wolf Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Her Gift: $10,000 for a new Jaws of Life.
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Occupation: Fire Dept. Administrator
City: Wolf Creek, OR
Gave to: Wolf Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Her Gift: $10,000 for a new Jaws of Life.
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July 10, 2008
Name: Shella Miller
Occupation: Dept. Director
City: Newark, OH
Gave to: Colvin Hoover House
Center for Disability Services.
Her Gift: $6,000 for new washer/dryer, refrigerator, beds, and bedding.
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Occupation: Dept. Director
City: Newark, OH
Gave to: Colvin Hoover House
Center for Disability Services.
Her Gift: $6,000 for new washer/dryer, refrigerator, beds, and bedding.
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July 25, 2008
Name: Jean Jurek
Occupation: Registered Nurse
City: Coon Rapids, MN
Gave to: Anoka Technical College Nursing Program
Her Gift: $25,000 in nursing equipment for training.
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Occupation: Registered Nurse
City: Coon Rapids, MN
Gave to: Anoka Technical College Nursing Program
Her Gift: $25,000 in nursing equipment for training.
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August 4, 2008
Name: Sister Marisa Ducote
Occupation: Principal
City: Miami, FL
Gave to: Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School
Her Gift: $25,000 for 40 new, state-of-the-art, ceiling mounted classroom projectors.
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Occupation: Principal
City: Miami, FL
Gave to: Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School
Her Gift: $25,000 for 40 new, state-of-the-art, ceiling mounted classroom projectors.
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August 12, 2008
Name: Teresa Smedley
Occupation: Accountant
City: Salem, IN
Gave to: Salem Community Schools Swimming Program
Her Gift: $25,000 for new competitive swimming digital timing system.
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Occupation: Accountant
City: Salem, IN
Gave to: Salem Community Schools Swimming Program
Her Gift: $25,000 for new competitive swimming digital timing system.
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August 26, 2008
Name: Ben Pacht
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
City: Henderson, NV
Gave to: Las Vegas Middle School Soccer League
His Gift: $25,000 for soccer uniforms, equipment & supplies.
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Occupation: Special Education Teacher
City: Henderson, NV
Gave to: Las Vegas Middle School Soccer League
His Gift: $25,000 for soccer uniforms, equipment & supplies.
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September 8, 2008
Name: Jo Beth Reeves
Occupation: Head Start Teacher
City: Kilgore, TX
Gave to: Kilgore Heights Elementary School
Her Gift: $3,000 in new books for low-income children.
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Occupation: Head Start Teacher
City: Kilgore, TX
Gave to: Kilgore Heights Elementary School
Her Gift: $3,000 in new books for low-income children.
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September 9, 2008
Name: T.K. Cassidy-Fleming
Occupation: Librarian
City: Dalton, GA
Gave to: Dug Gap Elementary School
Her Gift: $19,000 for a new, state-of-the-art, electronic school sign.
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Occupation: Librarian
City: Dalton, GA
Gave to: Dug Gap Elementary School
Her Gift: $19,000 for a new, state-of-the-art, electronic school sign.
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September 10, 2008
Name: Karla Wingard
Occupation: Office Manager
City: Rising City, NE
Gave to: Rising City Public School
Her Gift: $25,000 for new computers, books, sports equipment, music instruments, & update home ec room.
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Occupation: Office Manager
City: Rising City, NE
Gave to: Rising City Public School
Her Gift: $25,000 for new computers, books, sports equipment, music instruments, & update home ec room.
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September 15, 2008
Name: Nina Markle
Occupation: Retired Music Teacher
City: Middletown, OH
Gave to: Middletown Performing Arts Academy
Her Gift: $6,000 for a new, state-of-the-art, piano lab.
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Occupation: Retired Music Teacher
City: Middletown, OH
Gave to: Middletown Performing Arts Academy
Her Gift: $6,000 for a new, state-of-the-art, piano lab.
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September 17, 2008
Name: Susan Cha
Occupation: Human Resources Manager
City: Wilmington, DE
Gave to: Red Clay Consolidated School District
Her Gift: $10,000 in first aid supplies for the entire school district of 15,000 children.
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Occupation: Human Resources Manager
City: Wilmington, DE
Gave to: Red Clay Consolidated School District
Her Gift: $10,000 in first aid supplies for the entire school district of 15,000 children.
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September 18, 2008
Name: Roger Nott
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
City: Logan, OH
Gave to: Union Furnace Elementary School
His Gift: $10,000 for special ed. classroom makeover: new technology, kid-friendly furniture, and sensory development tools.
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Occupation: Special Education Teacher
City: Logan, OH
Gave to: Union Furnace Elementary School
His Gift: $10,000 for special ed. classroom makeover: new technology, kid-friendly furniture, and sensory development tools.
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September 19, 2008
Name: Jennifer Roesch
Occupation: Elementary School Teacher
City: Warren, MI
Gave to: Loving Elementary School
Her Gift: $25,000 for a new Apple Mobile Computer Lab.
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Occupation: Elementary School Teacher
City: Warren, MI
Gave to: Loving Elementary School
Her Gift: $25,000 for a new Apple Mobile Computer Lab.
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September 20, 2008
Name: Robert Delbeke
Occupation: Retired Engineer
City: Livonia, MI
Gave to: Math, Science & Technology Program at Detriot Catholic Pastoral Alliance
His Gift: $13,000 in state-of-the-art science & technology supplies.
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Occupation: Retired Engineer
City: Livonia, MI
Gave to: Math, Science & Technology Program at Detriot Catholic Pastoral Alliance
His Gift: $13,000 in state-of-the-art science & technology supplies.
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September 22, 2008
Name: Julia Roberts Boggess
Occupation: School Librarian
City: Mt. Juliet, TN
Gave to: West Elementary School
Her Gift: $8,000 to update library book collection.
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Occupation: School Librarian
City: Mt. Juliet, TN
Gave to: West Elementary School
Her Gift: $8,000 to update library book collection.
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September 23, 2008
Name: Marcos Mendoza
Occupation: Music Teacher
City: Northridge, CA
Gave to: Valley Youth Jazz Band & Drum Line
His Gift: $20,000 worth of new musical instruments.
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Occupation: Music Teacher
City: Northridge, CA
Gave to: Valley Youth Jazz Band & Drum Line
His Gift: $20,000 worth of new musical instruments.
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September 25, 2008
Name: Dr. Andre Peltier
Occupation: Science Teacher
City: Chesapeake, VA
Gave to: Portsmouth Public Schools
His Gift: $6,000 in high-tech Lego NXT robots.
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Occupation: Science Teacher
City: Chesapeake, VA
Gave to: Portsmouth Public Schools
His Gift: $6,000 in high-tech Lego NXT robots.
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September 26, 2008
Name: Lisa Oliver
Occupation: Language Arts Teacher
City: Butler, GA
Gave to: Taylor County Upper Elementary School
Her Gift: $25,000 worth of technology equipment.
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Occupation: Language Arts Teacher
City: Butler, GA
Gave to: Taylor County Upper Elementary School
Her Gift: $25,000 worth of technology equipment.
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September 29, 2008
Name: Bobbie Matheney
Occupation: Children's Librarian
City: Merigold, MS
Gave to: Bolivar County Library System
Her Gift: $25,000 in new kid's computers, shelving, & furniture.
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Occupation: Children's Librarian
City: Merigold, MS
Gave to: Bolivar County Library System
Her Gift: $25,000 in new kid's computers, shelving, & furniture.
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September 30, 2008
Name: Jackie Miller
Occupation: Medical Assistant
City: Oneonta, AL
Gave to: Appalachian Elementary & High School
Her Gift: $25,000 for a new computer lab.
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Occupation: Medical Assistant
City: Oneonta, AL
Gave to: Appalachian Elementary & High School
Her Gift: $25,000 for a new computer lab.
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October 2, 2008
Name: Diane D'Errico
Occupation: Administrator
City: Warwick, RI
Gave to: Six domestic violence shelters
Her Gift: $9,000 for backpacks, school supplies, winter coats and boots for the shelters' school kids.
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Occupation: Administrator
City: Warwick, RI
Gave to: Six domestic violence shelters
Her Gift: $9,000 for backpacks, school supplies, winter coats and boots for the shelters' school kids.
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October 6, 2008
Name: Hector Martinez
Occupation: PE Teacher
City: Independence, OR
Gave to: Henry Hill Elementary School
His Gift: $15,000 for a new custom climbing wall.
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Occupation: PE Teacher
City: Independence, OR
Gave to: Henry Hill Elementary School
His Gift: $15,000 for a new custom climbing wall.
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October 14, 2008
Name: Russ Stewart
Occupation: Maintenance Supervisor
City: St. Marys, KS
Gave to: St. Marys Manor Nursing Home
His Gift: $25,000 to create an on-site movie theatre, complete with popcorn machine, for wheelchair bound residents & community elders.
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Occupation: Maintenance Supervisor
City: St. Marys, KS
Gave to: St. Marys Manor Nursing Home
His Gift: $25,000 to create an on-site movie theatre, complete with popcorn machine, for wheelchair bound residents & community elders.
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October 30, 2008
Name: Suzanne MacDonald
Occupation: Volunteer
City: Topeka, KS
Gave to: Topeka Women's Correctional Facility
Her Gift: $20,000 to replace a hazardous running track at the correctional facility.
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Occupation: Volunteer
City: Topeka, KS
Gave to: Topeka Women's Correctional Facility
Her Gift: $20,000 to replace a hazardous running track at the correctional facility.
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November 18, 2008
Name: Shawn Worker
Occupation: Hotel Houseman/Amateur Boxer
City: Washingtonville, NY
Gave to: Newburgh Boxing Club
His Gift: $25,000 for upgrades at the gym to benefit the local kids.
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Occupation: Hotel Houseman/Amateur Boxer
City: Washingtonville, NY
Gave to: Newburgh Boxing Club
His Gift: $25,000 for upgrades at the gym to benefit the local kids.
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December 6, 2008
Name: Welton Locklear
Occupation: Disabled Veteran
City: Pembroke, NC
Gave to: The All Hearts Tornadoes Wheelchair Basketball Team
His Gift: $17,000 for five new wheelchairs, a score-clock, and new basketballs.
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Occupation: Disabled Veteran
City: Pembroke, NC
Gave to: The All Hearts Tornadoes Wheelchair Basketball Team
His Gift: $17,000 for five new wheelchairs, a score-clock, and new basketballs.
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December 12, 2008
Name: Wakithea Tucker
Occupation: Medical Biller
City: Brooklyn, NY
Gave to: Children in her N.Y.C. Housing Development
Her Gift: $100,000 to provide for all 350 children who live in her public housing complex.
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Occupation: Medical Biller
City: Brooklyn, NY
Gave to: Children in her N.Y.C. Housing Development
Her Gift: $100,000 to provide for all 350 children who live in her public housing complex.
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January 13, 2009
Name: Jaime Green
Occupation: Police Officer
City: Kuttawa, KY
Gave to: Eddyville Police Department
Her Gift: $1,000 for new binoculars and digital voice recorders.
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Occupation: Police Officer
City: Kuttawa, KY
Gave to: Eddyville Police Department
Her Gift: $1,000 for new binoculars and digital voice recorders.
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January 16, 2009
Name: Rabbi Merrill Shapiro
Occupation: Congregational Rabbi
City: Palm Coast, FL
Gave to: Flagler County Cold Weather Shelter Coalition
His Gift: $3,000 for a new computer, printer, 1 year of high-speed internet access, and warm clothing.
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Occupation: Congregational Rabbi
City: Palm Coast, FL
Gave to: Flagler County Cold Weather Shelter Coalition
His Gift: $3,000 for a new computer, printer, 1 year of high-speed internet access, and warm clothing.
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January 28, 2009
Name: Dee Wild
Occupation: Volunteer K-9 Search & Rescue Handler
City: Lacombe, LA
Gave to: Louisiana Search & Rescue Dog Team
Her Gift: $7,000 for 15 new ham radios for the volunteer K-9 handlers.
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Occupation: Volunteer K-9 Search & Rescue Handler
City: Lacombe, LA
Gave to: Louisiana Search & Rescue Dog Team
Her Gift: $7,000 for 15 new ham radios for the volunteer K-9 handlers.
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January 28, 2009
Name: "Sky"
Occupation: Search & Rescue Dog
City: Lacombe, LA
Gave to: Hurricane Katrina Victims
Her Gift: Recovery, closure, and comfort to families
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Occupation: Search & Rescue Dog
City: Lacombe, LA
Gave to: Hurricane Katrina Victims
Her Gift: Recovery, closure, and comfort to families
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February 13, 2009
Name: Maria Girouard
Occupation: Director of Cultural Preservation
City: Indian Island, ME
Gave to: Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department
Her Gift: $15,000 for new computers, bookcases, furniture, TV, VCR/DVD player, and a fireproof cabinet.
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Occupation: Director of Cultural Preservation
City: Indian Island, ME
Gave to: Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department
Her Gift: $15,000 for new computers, bookcases, furniture, TV, VCR/DVD player, and a fireproof cabinet.
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February 25, 2009
Name: Nancy Bertels
Occupation: Librarian
City: Sutton, AK
Gave to: Sutton Public Library
Her Gift: $2,000 for new LEGOS, folding tables, stacking chairs, and totes for storage.
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Occupation: Librarian
City: Sutton, AK
Gave to: Sutton Public Library
Her Gift: $2,000 for new LEGOS, folding tables, stacking chairs, and totes for storage.
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March 3, 2009
Name: Milton Johnson
Occupation: Astronomy & Science Teacher
City: Phoenix, AZ
Gave to: South Mountain High School Astronomy Club
His Gift: $10,000 for new telescopes, astronomical binoculars, solar filters, and other stargazing accessories.
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Occupation: Astronomy & Science Teacher
City: Phoenix, AZ
Gave to: South Mountain High School Astronomy Club
His Gift: $10,000 for new telescopes, astronomical binoculars, solar filters, and other stargazing accessories.
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March 11, 2009
Name: Jolene Constance
Occupation: Assistant Warden
City: DeQuincy, LA
Gave to: C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center for Men
Her Gift: $7,000 to purchase approx. 20,000 books for the center's literacy program involving incarcerated fathers and their children.
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Occupation: Assistant Warden
City: DeQuincy, LA
Gave to: C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center for Men
Her Gift: $7,000 to purchase approx. 20,000 books for the center's literacy program involving incarcerated fathers and their children.
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March 13, 2009
Name: Joshua Sindel
Occupation: AmeriCorps Volunteer / Substitute Teacher
City: Eugene, OR
Gave to: Oakridge School District
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase five pairs of stilts for a fun after-school activity that keeps kids out of trouble.
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Occupation: AmeriCorps Volunteer / Substitute Teacher
City: Eugene, OR
Gave to: Oakridge School District
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase five pairs of stilts for a fun after-school activity that keeps kids out of trouble.
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March 19, 2009
Name: James Backus
Occupation: Chief Deputy Sheriff
City: Greenwood, WI
Gave to: Clark County Emergency Responders
His Gift: $19,000 for over 400 high visibility safety vests and 28 sets of battery-operated turbo-flares.
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Occupation: Chief Deputy Sheriff
City: Greenwood, WI
Gave to: Clark County Emergency Responders
His Gift: $19,000 for over 400 high visibility safety vests and 28 sets of battery-operated turbo-flares.
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March 25, 2009
Name: Sarah-Ann Woodfield
Occupation: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
City: Brier, WA
Gave to: The WORKS Children's Clothing Facility
Her Gift: $2,000 for high-quality signs and banners to direct needy families to (and around) the location.
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Occupation: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
City: Brier, WA
Gave to: The WORKS Children's Clothing Facility
Her Gift: $2,000 for high-quality signs and banners to direct needy families to (and around) the location.
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April 2, 2009
Name: Susan Edwards
Occupation: Services Coordinator
City: Texarkana, AR
Gave to: The Smith-Keys Computer Learning Center
Her Gift: $10,000 for new computers, software & wireless network to provide free classes to hundreds living in poverty.
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Occupation: Services Coordinator
City: Texarkana, AR
Gave to: The Smith-Keys Computer Learning Center
Her Gift: $10,000 for new computers, software & wireless network to provide free classes to hundreds living in poverty.
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April 9, 2009
Name: Paula Morrison
Occupation: Registered Nurse
City: Salem, NH
Gave to: The Clean River Project
Her Gift: $10,000 for an aquatic debris boom that will remove trash from the Merrimack River and provide cleaner drinking water to approximately 300,000 people.
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Occupation: Registered Nurse
City: Salem, NH
Gave to: The Clean River Project
Her Gift: $10,000 for an aquatic debris boom that will remove trash from the Merrimack River and provide cleaner drinking water to approximately 300,000 people.
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April 22, 2009
Name: Richard Robertson
Occupation: Chief of Police
City: Hinesville, GA
Gave to: Ludowici Police Department
His Gift: $25,000 for a new fully-equipped Dodge Charger Police Car.
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Occupation: Chief of Police
City: Hinesville, GA
Gave to: Ludowici Police Department
His Gift: $25,000 for a new fully-equipped Dodge Charger Police Car.
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May 6, 2009
Name: Amelia de Landa
Occupation: Student/Volunteer
City: Chicago, IL
Gave to: Old Irving Park Community Clinic
Her Gift: $5,000 for an ultrasound machine and other equipment for use by the clinic's volunteer gynecologist. Services are completely free to the uninsured.
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Occupation: Student/Volunteer
City: Chicago, IL
Gave to: Old Irving Park Community Clinic
Her Gift: $5,000 for an ultrasound machine and other equipment for use by the clinic's volunteer gynecologist. Services are completely free to the uninsured.
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May 20, 2009
Name: Mike Powell
Occupation: Guidance Counselor
City: Great Barrington, MA
Gave to: Monument Mountain Regional High School
His Gift: $7,000 to purchase hoop greenhouses for the school’s “Project Sprout,” a student-run project where they grow organic food to be served in school lunchrooms.
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Occupation: Guidance Counselor
City: Great Barrington, MA
Gave to: Monument Mountain Regional High School
His Gift: $7,000 to purchase hoop greenhouses for the school’s “Project Sprout,” a student-run project where they grow organic food to be served in school lunchrooms.
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June 10, 2009
Name: Danielle Neble
Occupation: Library Media Specialist/English Teacher
City: Ringling, OK
Gave to: City of Ringling
Her Gift: $25,000 for a new playground in Ringling with safe equipment for kids and famlies. The new playground will benefit the entire Ringling population of 1,300.
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Occupation: Library Media Specialist/English Teacher
City: Ringling, OK
Gave to: City of Ringling
Her Gift: $25,000 for a new playground in Ringling with safe equipment for kids and famlies. The new playground will benefit the entire Ringling population of 1,300.
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June 12, 2009
Name: Kristie Mahar-Ortiz
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
City: Hopkins, MN
Gave to: Richfield West Campus at PrairieCare in Edina
Her Gift: $1,000 for fabrics, threads, stuffing material, and other sewing supplies for mentally ill students to make coping pillows.
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Occupation: Special Education Teacher
City: Hopkins, MN
Gave to: Richfield West Campus at PrairieCare in Edina
Her Gift: $1,000 for fabrics, threads, stuffing material, and other sewing supplies for mentally ill students to make coping pillows.
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June 24, 2009
Name: Laura Kallus
Occupation: Gang Intervention
City: Miami, FL
Gave to: PanZOu Project, Inc.
Her Gift: $25,000 to buy silk screening equipment to create jobs and trade skills for former gang members with a desire to change.
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Occupation: Gang Intervention
City: Miami, FL
Gave to: PanZOu Project, Inc.
Her Gift: $25,000 to buy silk screening equipment to create jobs and trade skills for former gang members with a desire to change.
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July 16, 2009
Name: Hugh Anderson
Occupation: Police Lieutenant
City: Charles City, IA
Gave to: Charles City Police Department
His Gift: $6,000 to purchase a highly trained narcotics/tracking dog.
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Occupation: Police Lieutenant
City: Charles City, IA
Gave to: Charles City Police Department
His Gift: $6,000 to purchase a highly trained narcotics/tracking dog.
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August 13, 2009
Name: Rita Radley
Occupation: Longtime Civic Volunteer
City: El Campo, TX
Gave to: El Campo Heritage Center
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase library bookshelves, laptop computers, and printers for the town's senior center.
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Occupation: Longtime Civic Volunteer
City: El Campo, TX
Gave to: El Campo Heritage Center
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase library bookshelves, laptop computers, and printers for the town's senior center.
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August 27, 2009
Name: Karen Morris
Occupation: Retired Casino Worker
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Gave to: We Care Cancer Support
Her Gift: $12,000 to purchase 7,000 rubber ducks for the annual Power of Purple Duck Race which raises money for local cancer patients and their families.
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Occupation: Retired Casino Worker
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Gave to: We Care Cancer Support
Her Gift: $12,000 to purchase 7,000 rubber ducks for the annual Power of Purple Duck Race which raises money for local cancer patients and their families.
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October 22, 2009
Name: Susie Marks
Occupation: Sr. Vice President at Chamber of Commerce
City: Little Rock, AR
Gave to: Dunbar Community Center
Her Gift: $7,000 to purchase volleyballs, knee pads, and shoes for a newly formed girls volleyball program.
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Occupation: Sr. Vice President at Chamber of Commerce
City: Little Rock, AR
Gave to: Dunbar Community Center
Her Gift: $7,000 to purchase volleyballs, knee pads, and shoes for a newly formed girls volleyball program.
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October 28, 2009
Name: Erik Walsh
Occupation: Educator/Park Caretaker
City: Beulah, CO
Gave to: Mountain Park Environmental Center
His Gift: $2,000 to purchase twelve
2-way radios and an FCC operator's license to use for safety when teaching environmental earth studies to 1,300 fifth grade students.
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Occupation: Educator/Park Caretaker
City: Beulah, CO
Gave to: Mountain Park Environmental Center
His Gift: $2,000 to purchase twelve
2-way radios and an FCC operator's license to use for safety when teaching environmental earth studies to 1,300 fifth grade students.
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November 19, 2009
Name: Sherry Marousek
Occupation: Housewife
City: Quinhagak, AK
Gave to: Quinhagak School, Kuinerramiut Elitnauviat
Her Gift: $10,000 to build a greenhouse for the village's 200 Eskimo children so they can learn to grow food.
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Occupation: Housewife
City: Quinhagak, AK
Gave to: Quinhagak School, Kuinerramiut Elitnauviat
Her Gift: $10,000 to build a greenhouse for the village's 200 Eskimo children so they can learn to grow food.
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December 7, 2009
Name: Cristan Williams
Occupation: Director
City: Houston, TX
Gave to: Transgender Foundation of America
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase transgender biographies, medical journals, and other non-fiction books to expand the foundation's library archive.
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Occupation: Director
City: Houston, TX
Gave to: Transgender Foundation of America
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase transgender biographies, medical journals, and other non-fiction books to expand the foundation's library archive.
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December 25, 2009
Name: Wakithea Tucker (Our Big 2008 Christmas Holiday Grant Winner)
Occupation: Medical Biller
City: Brooklyn, NY
Gave to: All 350 children in her N.Y.C. Housing Development
Her Gift: Another Holiday Extravaganza of toys and gifts for needy children.
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Occupation: Medical Biller
City: Brooklyn, NY
Gave to: All 350 children in her N.Y.C. Housing Development
Her Gift: Another Holiday Extravaganza of toys and gifts for needy children.
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January 7, 2010
Name: Shelly Bohl
Occupation: Office Assistant
City: Upham, ND
Gave to: Bottineau Family Crisis Center
Her Gift: $6,000 to construct a teen maze where young people can examine the consequences of life's choices in a realistic, creative and fun way.
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Occupation: Office Assistant
City: Upham, ND
Gave to: Bottineau Family Crisis Center
Her Gift: $6,000 to construct a teen maze where young people can examine the consequences of life's choices in a realistic, creative and fun way.
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January 20, 2010
Name: Alisha Obando
Occupation: School Nurse
City: American Falls, ID
Gave to: American Falls School District
Her Gift: $6,000 to purchase three AED (Automated External Defibrillator) units as well as the necessary cabinets, alarms, and hands-on instruction needed to train school staff members.
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Occupation: School Nurse
City: American Falls, ID
Gave to: American Falls School District
Her Gift: $6,000 to purchase three AED (Automated External Defibrillator) units as well as the necessary cabinets, alarms, and hands-on instruction needed to train school staff members.
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February 20, 2010
Name: Kimm Cooney
Occupation: Child & Family Therapist
City: Skowhegan, ME
Gave to: Skowhegan Farmers' Market
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase a digital timing device and wristbands for a weekly 5K walk/run to promote community wellness.
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Occupation: Child & Family Therapist
City: Skowhegan, ME
Gave to: Skowhegan Farmers' Market
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase a digital timing device and wristbands for a weekly 5K walk/run to promote community wellness.
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March 10, 2010
Name: Sauuda Y. Eshé
Occupation: Case Manager at a Job Training Center
City: Rocky Mount, NC
Gave to: Kindezi Rites Of Passage Youth Empowerment Program
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase African drums and other percussion instruments to use as tools to positively engage and mentor troubled youth.
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Occupation: Case Manager at a Job Training Center
City: Rocky Mount, NC
Gave to: Kindezi Rites Of Passage Youth Empowerment Program
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase African drums and other percussion instruments to use as tools to positively engage and mentor troubled youth.
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April 7, 2010
Name: Donelle Boyer
Occupation: Children's Librarian
City: Hardin, MT
Gave to: Big Horn County Library
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase fishing hooks, weights & bobbers, life jackets, and books for a fishing themed summer reading program for kids.
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Occupation: Children's Librarian
City: Hardin, MT
Gave to: Big Horn County Library
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase fishing hooks, weights & bobbers, life jackets, and books for a fishing themed summer reading program for kids.
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April 28, 2010
Name: Larry Kim
Occupation: College Student
City: Harrisonburg, VA
Gave to: The Office of Children and Youth - Gus Bus Program
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase an electronic library catalogue for a mobile literacy vehicle that serves low-income children.
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Occupation: College Student
City: Harrisonburg, VA
Gave to: The Office of Children and Youth - Gus Bus Program
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase an electronic library catalogue for a mobile literacy vehicle that serves low-income children.
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June 16, 2010
Name: John Baer
Occupation: Retired Airline Pilot
City: Arroyo Grande, CA
Gave to: The San Luis Obispo Symphony Music Van
His Gift: $4,000 to purchase music instruments for a popular symphony “Music Van” that brings music to 4,500 school children annually.
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Occupation: Retired Airline Pilot
City: Arroyo Grande, CA
Gave to: The San Luis Obispo Symphony Music Van
His Gift: $4,000 to purchase music instruments for a popular symphony “Music Van” that brings music to 4,500 school children annually.
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July 8, 2010
Name: Kathleen Fawcett
Occupation: Student & Law Clerk
City: Washington, DC
Gave to: Homeless Children's Playtime Project
Her Gift: $10,000 for a field trip to Six Flags, a cooking class, & playroom toys, games, computers, stereo, & furniture.
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Occupation: Student & Law Clerk
City: Washington, DC
Gave to: Homeless Children's Playtime Project
Her Gift: $10,000 for a field trip to Six Flags, a cooking class, & playroom toys, games, computers, stereo, & furniture.
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July 28, 2010
Name: Brigette Williams
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher & Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
City: Goshen, KY
Gave to: Second Chances Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center
Her Gift: $12,000 to purchase cages, medical supplies, and educational materials for a wildlife rescue facility.
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Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher & Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
City: Goshen, KY
Gave to: Second Chances Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center
Her Gift: $12,000 to purchase cages, medical supplies, and educational materials for a wildlife rescue facility.
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September 2, 2010
Name: Karen Orton
Occupation: Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatcher
City: Cedar City, UT
Gave to: Iron County high schools, middle schools and sports venues.
Her Gift: $10,000 to purchase six AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators), along with cabinets, extra batteries and pads.
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Occupation: Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatcher
City: Cedar City, UT
Gave to: Iron County high schools, middle schools and sports venues.
Her Gift: $10,000 to purchase six AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators), along with cabinets, extra batteries and pads.
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September 23, 2010
Name: Joyce Houlihan
Occupation: Third Grade Teacher
City: Las Cruces, NM
Gave to: Doña Ana Elementary School
Her Gift: $2,000 to bring in local scientists from the Asombro Institute to provide hands-on learning activities for 75 third graders.
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Occupation: Third Grade Teacher
City: Las Cruces, NM
Gave to: Doña Ana Elementary School
Her Gift: $2,000 to bring in local scientists from the Asombro Institute to provide hands-on learning activities for 75 third graders.
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October 14, 2010
Name: Kathy Reynolds
Occupation: Middle School Science Teacher
City: Northridge, CA
Gave to: Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Her Gift: $5,000 for supplies so students can create an 80-foot long mosaic mural to help revitalize the Los Angeles River.
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Occupation: Middle School Science Teacher
City: Northridge, CA
Gave to: Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Her Gift: $5,000 for supplies so students can create an 80-foot long mosaic mural to help revitalize the Los Angeles River.
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October 21, 2010
Name: Ashley Genovese
Occupation: Stay at Home Foster Mom
City: Greer, SC
Gave to: Greenville County Foster Parent Association
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase clothing, diapers, baby food and other items for children placed in foster care.
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Occupation: Stay at Home Foster Mom
City: Greer, SC
Gave to: Greenville County Foster Parent Association
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase clothing, diapers, baby food and other items for children placed in foster care.
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November 19, 2010
Name: Trent Roberts
Occupation: Diary Worker/Volunteer Deputy Fire Chief
City: Johnstown, PA
Gave to: Middle Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase a telescoping pole trimmer saw so firefighters can work more safely and better serve the area’s 750 residents.
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Occupation: Diary Worker/Volunteer Deputy Fire Chief
City: Johnstown, PA
Gave to: Middle Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase a telescoping pole trimmer saw so firefighters can work more safely and better serve the area’s 750 residents.
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December 1, 2010
Name: Marquita Parker
Occupation: Publishing Project Manager/Baton Instructor
City: St. Louis, MO
Gave to: Twirl Girlz
Her Gift: $3,000 to purchase costumes and equipment for a competitive girl's baton twirling team.
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Occupation: Publishing Project Manager/Baton Instructor
City: St. Louis, MO
Gave to: Twirl Girlz
Her Gift: $3,000 to purchase costumes and equipment for a competitive girl's baton twirling team.
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January 13, 2011
Name: Jon Edwards
Occupation: Critical Care Paramedic
City: McLaughlin, SD
Gave to: Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
His Gift: $25,000 to purchase life-saving AED (Automated External Defibrillator) units and set up the training needed to establish Medical First Responder programs.
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Occupation: Critical Care Paramedic
City: McLaughlin, SD
Gave to: Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
His Gift: $25,000 to purchase life-saving AED (Automated External Defibrillator) units and set up the training needed to establish Medical First Responder programs.
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February 10, 2011
Name: Kyung (Kevin) Chung
Occupation: School Counselor
City: Brighton, MI
Gave to: Ann Arbor Trail PreK-8 Magnet School
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase materials for an anti-bullying program which will benefit over 500 students.
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Occupation: School Counselor
City: Brighton, MI
Gave to: Ann Arbor Trail PreK-8 Magnet School
His Gift: $1,000 to purchase materials for an anti-bullying program which will benefit over 500 students.
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March 23, 2011
Name: Nicole Prieto
Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
City: Riverside, CA
Gave to: The Mending Hearts Project
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase yarn, fabric, and supplies so volunteers can make handmade gifts for families in need.
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Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
City: Riverside, CA
Gave to: The Mending Hearts Project
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase yarn, fabric, and supplies so volunteers can make handmade gifts for families in need.
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March 28, 2011
Name: Susan Nilson
Occupation: City Planning Intern
City: Minot, ND
Gave to: Boy Scout Troop 433
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase 15 camping tents and 30 tent stakes for a troop of 62 Boy Scouts.
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Occupation: City Planning Intern
City: Minot, ND
Gave to: Boy Scout Troop 433
Her Gift: $2,000 to purchase 15 camping tents and 30 tent stakes for a troop of 62 Boy Scouts.
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May 26, 2011
Name: Christine Schroeder
Occupation: Senior Captain for a Non-Profit Emergency Medical Services Company
City: Burlington, NJ
Gave to: Endeavor Emergency Squad
Her Gift: $3,000 to purchase new uniforms for 40 emergency squad employees and volunteers.
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Occupation: Senior Captain for a Non-Profit Emergency Medical Services Company
City: Burlington, NJ
Gave to: Endeavor Emergency Squad
Her Gift: $3,000 to purchase new uniforms for 40 emergency squad employees and volunteers.
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June 16, 2011
Name: Francis Mancho
Occupation: High School Senior
City: Budd Lake, NJ
Gave to: Matheny Medical & Educational Center
His Gift: $3,000 to purchase two new state-of-the-art HP TouchSmart computers so that kids with disabilities can learn entrepreneurship and improve their quality of life.
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Occupation: High School Senior
City: Budd Lake, NJ
Gave to: Matheny Medical & Educational Center
His Gift: $3,000 to purchase two new state-of-the-art HP TouchSmart computers so that kids with disabilities can learn entrepreneurship and improve their quality of life.
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August 3, 2011
Name: Buckey Walters
Occupation: Political Science Professor/Campus Security Director
City: Gillette, WY
Gave to: Gillette College
His Gift: $25,000 to purchase a 4-wheel drive patrol vehicle for the college's newly established campus police department.
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Occupation: Political Science Professor/Campus Security Director
City: Gillette, WY
Gave to: Gillette College
His Gift: $25,000 to purchase a 4-wheel drive patrol vehicle for the college's newly established campus police department.
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August 22, 2011
Name: Lesa Tourville
Occupation: Office Manager
City: Grand Isle, VT
Gave to: Grand Isle Elementary School
Her Gift: $1,000 to purchase new uniforms for an after-school soccer program.
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Occupation: Office Manager
City: Grand Isle, VT
Gave to: Grand Isle Elementary School
Her Gift: $1,000 to purchase new uniforms for an after-school soccer program.
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September 7, 2011
Name: Julie Gillett
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
City: Hartford, CT
Gave to: Vance Village Elementary School in New Britain, CT
Her Gift: $10,000 to purchase ten laptop computers, ten projectors, and ten digital cameras for 600 students.
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Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
City: Hartford, CT
Gave to: Vance Village Elementary School in New Britain, CT
Her Gift: $10,000 to purchase ten laptop computers, ten projectors, and ten digital cameras for 600 students.
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September 15, 2011
Name: Kehaulani Costa
Occupation: Office Administrator
City: Keaau, HI
Gave to: Malamalama Waldorf School
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase 30 ukuleles, hard-shell cases, and music books so students can learn about Hawaii's music, language, & culture.
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Occupation: Office Administrator
City: Keaau, HI
Gave to: Malamalama Waldorf School
Her Gift: $5,000 to purchase 30 ukuleles, hard-shell cases, and music books so students can learn about Hawaii's music, language, & culture.
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