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America Inspired Winner

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Overcoming Adversity

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Charlotte Libov

Paralyzed at the age of 14, Sabrina has never lost sight of inspiring others and has helped raise $75,000 (and counting) for stem cell research.

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Overcoming Adversity

To overcome adversity, one must believe in his or her abilities, defy the odds and strive relentlessly toward a goal.

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Extraordinary People Next Door

Examiners nominated extraordinary people making a difference in their communities. Your votes decided who shared $100,000.

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Kathy Buckley almost died at birth. She had aseptic meningitis at age five; during her childhood, she was sexually abused. As a young adult she had two serious car accidents, then one day, while sunbathing on a beach...
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Robert 'Boot' Schuh proves you can't keep a good man down
If ever there were a poster child for not holding a grudge or finding the silver lining from a bad situation, Robert “Boot” Schuh would be the lead candidate.Having been arrested for knowledge of drug (cocaine) activity...
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Finalists: Overcoming Adversity

The following four finalists in Overcoming Adversity have all surmounted a challenging event or set of circumstances in a way that commanded respect and inspired others.

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