Back on My Feet has
been chosen as one
of the Top 10 Hero
Stories of 2008 by
CNN. By being chosen,
the organization
automatically is
awarded $25,000 and
a production company
will be coming in
from LA to shoot
a nice piece that
will air live on
CNN on Thanksgiving
Day. In addition,
Back on My Feet has
the opportunity to
win $100,000, but
we need your help.
All you have to do
is vote for Back
on My Feet's story.
Please forward this
information to as
many people as possible
as this money would
of course help a
lot of people in
their road to a better
life. You can
VOTE HERE.
Anne Mahlum, Founder
and President of
Back
on My Feet, the 15-month
old, non-profit organization
that promotes the self-sufficiency
of Philadelphia's homeless
population by engaging
them in running to build
strength, confidence
and self-esteem, has
been chosen as a top
10 hero by CNN for 2008.
Back on My Feet will
receive $25,000 for getting
this far in the competition
and with your help, Anne
can be named the top
hero of the year, which
results in a $100,000
grant for the organization.
All you have to do is
vote.
The voting goes until
November 20th and please
note that you can vote
numerous times.
Having the winner of
this global competition
be someone from Philadelphia
would be great for this
City. Back on My Feet
started right here and
is on its way to being
a world-wide phenomenon.
Back on My Feet the
non-profit organization
that promotes the self-sufficiency
of Philadelphia's homeless
population by engaging
them in running as
a means to build confidence,
strength and self-esteem
has been recognized
by CNN as their Top
10 Hero Stories of
2008. Back on My Feet
which began in July
2007 has grown substantially
in the past 15 months.
Currently there are
over 300 members from
7 Philadelphia shelters
running four days a
week. Most importantly,
the program is working.
Over the past year
and half numerous Back
on My Feet members
have enrolled in school,
obtained housing, and
secured jobs.
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