Chris Evert Children's Hospital Powerful Kid Contest
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Cj G.
CJ, is a powerful kid! We know that for sure because we remember when he struggled to find an ounce of strength that could become power. You see, CJ struggled with extreme anxiety and fear for many years as a young boy. Often that fear would lead to panic and an overwhelming sense of dread that he could not seem to shake. But then something unexpected and amazing happened. At age nine, CJ was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer…
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Jordan K.
I most certainly know a “Power Kid”! He is 14-year-old Jordan K. and I am grateful, proud and honored that he is my son! Although Jordan was frequently targeted and a victim of physical and mental bullying in both 5th and 6th grade, he overcame these extremely negative and challenging years and became empowered to turn his negative experiences into positive ones by applying the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you…
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David G.
When we discuss a child's health we rarely mention the mental health of our children. Many children who suffer trauma in the foster care system never fully recover. That trauma causes undue stress and anxiety everywhere they go. David advocates, educates and empowers foster and adoptive children because they do not have the ability to speak up for themselves. Before David was adopted he received a double felony at the age of nine…
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Chris Evert Former World #1 Professional Tennis Player Between 1974 and 1986, Chris Evert was a women's tennis champion famous for her poise on the court and her powerful two-fisted backhand. She grew up playing tennis with her father in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and at the age of 15 she landed in the spotlight with a win over the top-ranked woman in tennis, Margaret Court. Read More » |
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Pam Giganti Anchor, Today in South Florida, NBC6 Pam has been anchoring the number one morning show, Today in South Florida on NBC6, since June 2001. During her career, Pam has won an Emmy for her work on the health special "Breast Cancer: Interactive" and has been recognized with an NBC Ovation award for Outstanding Teamwork, as well as with a Certificate of Excellence. Read More » |
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Julie Guy Morning Drive Host, 97.3 The Coast As one of South Florida's most recognizable on-air personalities, "Those Two Girls in the Morning" co-host Julie Guy has been a radio junkie her whole life. It's no wonder she's achieved such popularity in the place she has called home for over 30 years. Read More » |
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Kyara Lomer Camarena Editor, South Florida Parenting Kyara Lomer Camarena has been the editor of South Florida Parenting since 2008. South Florida Parenting has been providing families in South Florida with expert advice, community events and things to do since 1990. Read More » |
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Joe Rogers Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Broward Health Joe Rogers is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Broward Health. In his role, he provides oversight of business development, strategic planning, physician strategies, managed care operations, construction, and real estate and marketing. Read More » |
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Patricia Rowe-King, MD Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Chris Evert Children's Hospital Patricia Rowe-King, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics for Chris Evert Children's Hospital at Broward General Medical Center. In addition, she has served as a pediatric hospitalist since 1997 and is currently the Assistant Medical Director for the Pediatric Hospitalist Program at Chris Evert Children's Hospital. Read More » |