Unsung Hero: Nan Ballay
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Every Tuesday on the 94WIP Mike & Ike Show, Michael Barkann and Ike Reese welcome a new #UnsungHero in Philadelphia on their show. This unsung hero is recognized for their off-the-field accomplishments. If you are interested in being an #UnsungHero call 215-625-6550.
You can see all of the heroes at CBSPhilly.com/unsunghero.
- Started the Cole T. Ballay "Carpe Diem" foundation to honor her son who passed away when he was in his junior year at Germantown Academy
- He was an extremely passionate and talented soccer player
- We wish to pay tribute to him by helping other young kids to "seize the day" as he did
Listen: Nan Ballay on the 94WIP Mike & Ike Show
Two-part mission of the foundation:
- KANG (Kids Aspiring to New Goals) Scholarships
- Provide scholarship opportunities for passionate youth to attain their aspirations
- 11-14 year old nominees are eligible for awards up to $500
- The foundation has given scholarships to kids with varying interests to pursue their passions: soccer, wresting, science, writing, photography, music, swimming, ect….
- Teen Brain Education/Research
- Encourage and support efforts in ongoing research and education in the understanding "what makes the teen brain tick?"
- Hold community events to educate parents, mentors, teachers, and teens on issues surrounding adolescents today
Free Community Event
- Speaker: Dr. Matt Bellace
- Clinical psychologist and comedian who uses humor to convey his message
- His presentation: "Supporting Teens in Making Healthy Choices"
- Thursday, October 23, 2014
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- At GermantownAcademy
How can you help?
- Become a sponsor and support this positive adolescence movement
- Donate on the website coleballay.com
- The foundation is completely volunteer powered with 100% of all donations going directly to help the youth of our community
- All donations are 100% tax- deductible
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