Heroes Inspiring Heroes

Saturday, March 1, 2003

How You Can Help (NAPSA)—Thesestories of everyday heroes may inspire you. Steve Cohen, Gainesville, Fla., a student who lost a friend to leukemia, created an organization that facilitates volunteer pro- grams to support pediatric cancer patients. Leslie Jacobs, Hahira, Ga., created a therapeutic horse riding farm for kids with special needs. i “ili/ Veronique Moore, Volvo for Life Awards Hero. Veronique Moore, Kalamazoo, Mich., is program director of the same homeless shelter that guided her five years ago when she was homeless. Adam Weiner, Hartsville, S.C., is a college theater professor who runs an after-hours theatrical organization for local at-risk youth. Visit www.volvoforlifeawards. com to learn more about these and other heroes nominated for the Volvo for Life Awards—the nation’s largest search for and celebration of everyday heroes. Nominations are open until Jan. 16, 2004. In March, judges will select nine finalists. Three will each receive $50,000 for the charities of their choice. Six, a $10,000 charitable donation. One will get a new Volvo for the rest of his or her life. To nominate some- one, visit www.volvoforlifeawards. com. Note to Editors: Third in a series offour.

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