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CNN is currently hosting the 2009 CNN Heroes Competition “Ordinary people extraordinary impact”. Of the list of finalists is Paul Embleton. Paul created the BRAVE Foundation. BRAVE stands for Bomberos Resourceful and Valiant Efforts. You can visit his website here. They also have a blog here. Unfortunately, Paul didn’t make the cut this year and was not a Top 2009 Pick. Therefore he cannot win as Top Hero. However, he made it to the top 20 or so and that is very respectable!
On his blog the latest entry reads:
We Need Your Help in Guatemala!
PROJECT DATES – NOVEMBER 8-18, 2009: the next work party is scheduled to arrive in Guatemala on November 8th to complete the fire station in San Juan La Laguna. We are coordinating a group of volunteers to help with tile floors, cabinets, painting and finishing electrical work. (no experience necessary) We hope to host a community celebration at that time.
If you are interested in participating, contact us at http://www.bravefoundation.org/ or bravefoundation@gmail.com.
I don’t know if the offer still stands, but if you are going to be in that neck of the woods….
I must admit. This sounds like a great effort and something I would love to help out with if I could find the time….maybe in the future!
Paul Embleton
COMMUNITY CRUSADER
Paul Embleton is helping Guatemala’s volunteer firefighters save lives. His BRAVE Foundation has trained more than 1,000 firefighters in emergency response and provided more than $1 million in rescue equipment.
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