Debbie French, 12,
(second from right)
along with (l-r) BPD
Administrative
Assistant Barbara
Wallace, and
Debbie's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. French.
Expanded view
Debbie French
Honored with the
Second Annual KIDS
WITH HEART Award
Friday, February 15,
2008
Buena Park Downtown
French was selected from 31 nominees for the award - which includes a $500
donation to The Sheepfold Shelter and a $100 shopping spree because of her
outstanding character and compassion for others.
The grand prize winner and nine runners-up were selected as Buena Park
Downtown's second annual, Kids With Heart recipients. Prizes included a $500
donation to the charity of the grand prize winner's choice and ten $100
shopping sprees. Kids with Heart was designed to acknowledge
outstanding young people who may not otherwise be recognized. Children with
traits such as care and compassion who make a substantial impact within the
community.
The 10 finalists included: Debbie French, 12; Avery Jordan, 17; Kelsy
McColgan, 9; Seth Okerlund, 8; Tomas Pacheco, 6; Emily Parker, 11; Monica
Pena, 16; April Porteneuve, 16; Trisha Santos, 18; and Tiffany Joy Snyder,
8. The 10 finalist's pictures will be displayed by the Customer Service
Center, located by Lane Bryant.
