So this book sold in March of 2015 April 1st of the same year, I found out that because of a long and tumultuous history with diabetes, my retinas were bleeding into my vitreous fluid and blocking my vision. “One of the goals of the awards is to inspire young people by presenting them with role models of young people who are making a difference in their communities, and this year’s 40 Under 40 Award recipients demonstrate that there are many ways to make a positive impact.Excerpt from Acknowledgements from Reign the Earth This is my fight song. “We were really pleased by the diversity of this year’s recipients,” said Executive Director Sheri Adlin, noting that awardees came from a variety of South Shore towns and represented a wide range of occupations. “Rosemary Wahlberg has been an outstanding role model and a voice for those who didn’t have one.”įirst launched in 2010 to mark South Shore Stars’ 40th anniversary, the 40 Under 40 Awards recognize 40 emerging South Shore leaders under the age of 40 for their professional accomplishments, civic engagement and demonstrated leadership potential. “It’s very humbling to receive this honor, especially since it’s named in honor of a woman who has contributed so much,” Barata said.
Named in honor of longtime community activist and Stars founding board member Rosemary Wahlberg, the award is given annually to an individual who has followed Wahlberg’s example of providing leadership and extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of South Shore families and children. The director of coaching for Easton Youth Soccer and a youth minister at Holy Cross Church, Barata was selected for the award in recognition of his many charitable and civic activities, including leading hundreds of high school students on community service trips to Appalachia. In addition to the 40 award recipients, John Barata of Hanson was presented with Stars’ Rosemary Wahlberg Children’s Choice Award. “And if I can do it with cupcakes on t-shirts, then you can do it with anything.” “The real success in life is doing what you love,” he said. Earle, who has stores in Boston and Los Angeles and soon will open a store in London, said the best part about having his own business is being able to give back to the community.
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