Please Vote for James

Posted by Gabe on May 13, 2010 under Kids are Heroes | Be the First to Comment

There are many contests that are going around these days, especially with the proliferation of social media.  ”Vote for me!! Vote for me!!” cries are heard all too often.  But sometime they results can have powerful repercussions.  And sometimes an individual merits the rewards that are being vied for.

I truly believe that such is the case with our hero James Brooks.  His passion is to save the gorillas of the Congo and people trying to protect them. In his own words:

I am James and I am 13 years old and I really hope you can vote for me for the 2010 “Youth in Action ME to WE Award.” I am one of three finalists in my category and the winner will be decided by an on line vote from May 13-27, 2010.

I have done all I can to help apes and the people who live near them. My 1000classrooms project gives an income to widows of Park Rangers who have been killed protecting gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; feeds hungry children; protects endangered gorillas; and saves their rain forest habitat. Also, it educates 1000’s of Canadian kids about the threats to people, animals, and the environment in Africa. You can read more if you visit www.1000classrooms.org.
I really want to win this award because there will be a $5000 donation to a charity of my choice and the widows, kids, and gorillas REALLY need our help. Also, it will get more attention to the horrors in the Congo and raise even more money. Your vote could save lives! Also, I think ME to WE is a great organization.

Thank you for considering voting for me. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS WHO MIGHT VOTE!

So please take a moment and support James and what he is doing.  He has been working hard at this for quite some time, and I truly believe he deserves it.

Here is the link to vote!