Heroes Among Us - February 2009

February 27, 2009 - Jim MacConnell and Tom Masciulli

Comcast cable workers, Jim MacConnell and Tom Masciulli [Ma-shu-lee] had just finished a job in the Woods Hole area of Cape Cod when an elderly neighbor frantically ran up to them, pointing and yelling that his house was on fire and that his wife was trapped inside.2014 winter classic jerseys Jim and Tom immediately ran to the burning home and rushed inside. The house was fully engulfed in smoke and visibility was poor but they heard cries coming from the second floor. Without any regard for their own safety, they raced up the stairs and together carried the 88 year old woman to safety.
For their amazing bravery and poise under pressure, please join us in welcoming tonight's Heroes Among Us, Jim MacConnell and Tom Masciulli [Ma-shu-lee].

February 8, 2009 - Rob Dixon

Rob Dixon is a full-time teacher but knew that there was even more he could do to positively influence our youth and in 1993 founded Project RISE. Project RISE is a non-profit organization that's mission is to give at-risk youth the skills and motivation to succeed.winter classic jerseys 2014 Many of the youth at Project RISE are referred by their juvenile probation officers and Dixon and his team work to transform these children into serious students. Amazingly, 90% of its participants graduate from high school and 146 Project RISE students have continued onto 4-year universities!
For his unyielding dedication to the development of at-risk children and teens, please join us in welcoming today's Hero Among Us, Rob Dixon.

February 5, 2009 - Yegue Badigue

Tonight, we honor Yegue Badigue [YEGG-ay BAD-i-gay], a young man who has beaten great odds to triumph time and again. Born blind in the nation of Chad, Yegue persevered in the face of adversity.Toronto Maple Leafs winter classic jerseys 2014
As a teen, he traveled to the U.S. to attend Perkins School for the Blind. Excelling there, Yegue went on to Gordon College. In May, he completes studies in international relations and music. While exploring career possibilities, Yegue works to raise awareness of the plight of disabled children in his homeland and around the world. Yegue says he dreams of ?bringing economic empowerment to those who are left behind."
For his inspiring journey and dedication to helping disabled people in need, please join us in welcoming tonight's Hero Among Us, Yegue Badigue.

February 2, 2009 - Shawn Brown

In 2001, Shawn Brown co-founded Diamond Educators, a Roxbury-based non-profit mentoring organization. In addition to the countless hours he spends with Diamond Educators, Shawn also has a full-time job as a Career Specialist and is a mentor to 25 teens annually.Detroit Red Wings winter classic jerseys 2014
As a testament to the power of the program, many of the youth Shawn has impacted have become mentors themselves to younger children. In only 7 years, 400 youth have already been mentored through the program in twenty schools throughout our city.
Amazingly, over 95% of youth mentored through Diamond Educators have graduated from high school and 80% have gone on to college.
For his unyielding dedication in giving youth a better chance to succeed in life, please join us in welcoming tonight's Hero Among Us, Shawn Brown.  cheap nhl jerseys