Wanted: Everyday Americans with Extraordinary Stories
From Hurricane Katrina to the economic crisis, Americans have stepped up to help one another in the face of difficulty. This makes 2010 the perfect year to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame – a program dedicated to honoring ordinary people with unstoppable energy.
Every day, people from all walks of life are compared to the Energizer Bunny®, from celebrities and athletes to teachers and crossing guards. In 2006, the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame, www.energizer.com/halloffame, began as a way to honor those inspirational people for the energy and perseverance they demonstrate in their daily lives, no matter what challenges they might face.
Who do you know?
The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame call for nominations run through April 23, 2010. People are invited to visit the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame web site, www.energizer.com/halloffame, to enter with their own personal stories of perseverance or to nominate someone they know who is like the Energizer Bunny®. You can also check out the Energizer Bunny® Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EnergizerBunny for more information.
The nominees will be narrowed to a field of 100 semifinalists who will be honored in their hometowns. Then the judges will select 10 finalists whose names and stories will be posted online. At that point, America will be given a chance to select the inductee through an online vote. The voting will take place beginning July 6, 2010, and continuing through Aug. 20, 2010. Each vote will trigger a $1.00 donation from Energizer to the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, up to $10,000, which is an organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged young people residing in America’s most-distressed communities through baseball-themed programs.
The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame inductee will attend a special induction ceremony at the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Mo. The inductee will also receive a $10,000 cash award and an additional $5,000 will be donated to the charity of his or her choice.
Win a 24-pack of AA Energizer® Max® batteries!
To enter you need to tell me who YOU would nominate before midnight CST on April 22nd. You must do this entry to be eligible to win!
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I would nominate my friend Annie who has been through so much in her life and marriage and yet she finds a way to keep going. Her faith in God keeps her strong.
I would nominate my Mom. She has been through breast cancer, is an insulin dependent diabetic, and has significant mobility problems, but she just keeps on going.
My son, he never stops running around.
I guess the one person I have observed throughout my life with unlimited energy is my mother. The woman never stops!
Thank you.
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My Aunt works with abused children as a Guardian ad Litem for the court. She is the voice for kids who have no voice and help them stay safe.
I would nominate my mom because she has such an incredible passion for life and so much love to give!
I nominate my mom, she is absolutely tireless.
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I would nominate my niece, Melissa. She is a full time working mom of two who always makes time for others.
I would nominate my Mom who always keeps going
I nominate my many friends who live with life threatening chronic illness without complaining or assuming a victim role. Survivors are fantastic.
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I would nominate my husband.
I would nominate my mom. In the last 4 yrs she has been through some very difficult times, but she keeps going and going and going!
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I would nominate my late father.
My top pick would be my older brother.
I nominate my brother who has had multiple health issues, but still spends all his time thinking of others, and constantly doing things for everyone else. His energy seems endless.
I would nominate my mother-in-law. She never stops. She is 73 and still puts up Christmas lights outside all over her house. I always ask her, don’t you ever feel like just sitting down and relaxing? She says, no, she will have plenty of time to relax when she’s gone!
A woman from work, Barbara, deserves a nomination because she is always doing kind things, like buying lunch for children who don’t have money.
I would nominate my mom.
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I would nominate my three year old granddaughter-she barely sleeps!
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I would nominate my brother- he is a powerhouse of motivation and discipline.
I would nominate the adam and eve co.
I would nominate my co-worker and friend Rhonda. She takes care of her family, works hard, is involved in her son and stepson’s extracurricular activities, has time for hobbies and suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis but refuses to let it get the best of her. With so many health issues, and possibly more to come-I am amazed at the strength and perseverance she has to keep on going.
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I would nominate my husband, for going and going, especially to work when he doesn’t want to.
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I would honor my husband Tim.
He works hard and also has time
for his family. He builds new computers
for his family when they need a new one
or one fixed and charges them very little.
And all of them are so grateful for him
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My best friend because she perserveres!
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I would nominate my best friend Sue because she’s been through a tough year but keeps going and going.
I would nominate my boss. She works like 3 jobs and just adopted a baby, but still remains patient and driven as always.
I would nominate a co-worker of mine, besides putting in extra hours at work, she’s a mother of fiver, girl scout leader, and teaches Sunday School…Wow!
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I’d have to nominate my grandmother. She continues to push for her family and friends, despite facing several traumatic events herself.
i nominate my husband, he works hard and when he comes home he still has energy to cook and clean!
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I would nominate my friend Laura.
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I would nominate my mom, she is amazing and always thinks of others before herself, thanks!
I would nominate my mom she keeps going despite all that has happened in her life.
My Husband thru unemployment He keeps going doing repairs for others and doing jobs for others who are short on cash also….I am proud of You MY Man
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I’d nominate my husband – he works long hours and when he comes home, he does dishes, plays with the kids, and makes their lunches for the next day among many other things.
I would nominate my college daughter who is majoring in honors biochemistry, taking REALLY hard classes, volunteering in the community, playing in the orchestra, serving on a school board, etc. etc. she’s amazing!!
My dad. At 75, he is still going & going & going. He’s far more active than I am.
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I would nominate my daughter-she is a cancer survivor, going through a tough divorce and raising two children alone but still keeps a positive attitude
I would nominate my next door neighbor. She runs her own business, helps care for her elderly mother who has dementia, keeps tabs on her daughter who is suffering from depression halfway across the country, and still has time to make a 6 hour trip weekly to help support her brother when his wife is undergoing chemo treatments. And on top of that, she knows everything about everything!
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My sister does all the inside and outside work in their house. And she drives the kids wherever they need to go, and one of them is at college 35 miles away.
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My dad. He worked hard his whole life running a small garbage truck company. He kept going even when the big companies tried to shut him down, and he gave alot of people who couldn’t get hired anywhere else jobs. He never drank or smoked but developed a cough which turned out to be a rare cancer that couldn’t be treated. He was given 9-12 months to live, suffered everyday for 8 months and we lost him. I miss him everyday.
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My mom,she is such an awesome lady&deserves the best!
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I’d nominate my 88-year-old neighbor. Her strength and positivity are amazing!
I would nominate my Mom who had been through a lot but still has a positive attitude and is always there for me.
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I would nominate my parents.
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I would nominate my mother – 70+ years old and never stops …
I’d nominate my father. He’s a paramedic who’s put his life on the line to help others in many situations including Hurricane Katrina!
I would nominate my daughter. She graduated nursing school while being a mom of 2 and now works full time and spends time with her children who are in sports.
My mother who just keeps on going.
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I would nominate my mom.
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I would nominate my father. He is always busy with multiple projects to help his family, his community and churches. He helps the less needy without knowing who they are.
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I would nominate my mom. She has been alone for many years and is still going strong.
I would nominate my friend.
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