2006 BRICK Award Winners

Rachael Lambin (16 years old) HOPE (Helping Obese People through Education) Began tackling obesity when she lost 70 lbs to be healthier. Created HOPE to help other kids with obesity and exercise induced asthma. HOPE sets up exercise sessions, meetings with nutritionists and healthy cooking classes that have helped over 2,000 kids.

Jordan Schwartz (12 years old) The Children's Bilingual Theater Noticed that kids learning Spanish at school didn't have a place to practice it. Started a group that puts on plays for schools and communities encouraging learning other languages.	Ashley Gunn (18 years old) SAIF (Students Aiding Indigent Families) Started a group that buys foreclosed houses, repairs and remodels them, and works with urban families to purchase the homes below market value. Then, works with these families to figure out a mortgage financing plan that works for them. Has over 200 student volunteers.
Jena Sims (17 years old) Prince and Princess of Hope Pageant Both grandfathers passed away from cancer, she decided to help others battling this disease. Enlisted help from other pageant participants to hold annual pageants for kids fighting cancer and other terminal illnesses. Every contestant receives an award.	Michael Page (18 years old) Talking Pages, Inc. Aunt developed macular degeneration and could no longer read, Michael formed an online system that lends audio books to the visually impaired. Has a current catalogue of over 1,000 books.
Francesca Tenconi (21 years old) CSDF (Children's Skin Disease Foundation) At 11, developed a skin condition that destroyed 85% of her skin and almost took her life. Decided to start a support group for kids who are suffering from skin conditions. Established Camp Wonder where children with serious skin diseases can just have fun.	Ben Falik (24 years old) Summer in the City Noticed how dilapidated Detroit's inner city was. Wants to revitalize the city. Founded a non-profit that gives youth the opportunity to help rebuild their city. Sets up carpool sites for youth. Over 750 volunteers have helped Ben rebuild Detroit. (www.sitc-det.org)
Ravneet Kaur (22 years old) SACH (The South Asian Community Health Project) The South Asian Community Health Project (SACH Project) provides free cardiovascular disease and cancer screenings for underserved, uninsured immigrants in New York City and its boroughs. Over 800 patients have been diagnosed and referred to treatment for diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and/or hypertension. Nearly 200 women have received free cervical cancer and/or breast cancer exams and subsequent treatment.	Robbie Bergquist (14 years old) Cell Phones for Soldiers Started non profit organization that collects used cell phones and recycles them for money. This money is used to purchase pre-paid calling cards for soldiers in Iraq so they can keep their loved ones in touch. Over 4,000 cell phone drop off sites all over the US.

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