hope stout
at the ripe old age of 12, and facing a horrific cancer, hope stout was approached by the good people at the make a wish foundation… because, well. that’s what they do, and it’s a good thing.
then things get extraordinary…
Upon learning that there were 156 other kids waiting for their “wish”, Hope expressed a desire to make that happen. Her “wish” was that all the wishes could come true for the kids on the list!
take a moment and share a thought for hope. and if you’re able, contribute. thanks to the open and amazing heart of a 12-year-old, you have a chance to help make two wishes come true at once.
there’s more at the charlotte observer, and again. i found it at metafilter.
update (2003.12.22): a little more here and a photo.
update (2004.01.05): confirming the comments below, the charlotte observer has a story as does wral, wavy, wsoc, the associated press (via the wilmington star), news14.
update (2004.01.06): the guardian, macon telegraph, kfor, sun news and the associated press (via duluth news tribune) also have stories.
mayor pat mccrory of charlotte, the charlotte center city partners and the bank of america have come together to promote an exhibition football game and gathering in hope’s name. stories here, here, here and here.
weddington high school tribute.
on a personal note, hope is still an inspiration.
i give to you, the people who have come here in the name of hope, this forum to share your thoughts and wishes. please be nice, you’re all here for a very, very good reason.
(photo credit: News 14)
hope stoutBetter than being famous, like a person who stars in a really good movie, is being famous as a person who made a difference in someone’s life, and anybody can make a difference is someone’s life.