My two newest heroesPeople often tell me how wonderful my job is because I meet the most interesting people and cover some of the most incredible world events. Believe me, I consider myself blessed every day for the opportunities I have been given. Today, though, forget all the newsmakers and celebrities... I met two of the most inspirational young women who not only made my day, but gave me so much hope as they have given so many others with their incredible act of kindness and heroism.
They are Rachel and Kelsi Okun... sisters from McLean, Virginia and all of 12 and 8 years old respectively, but wiser than most people my age. Rachel and Kelsi were so inspired by the sacrifice that our troops and their families are making, they decided to do something about it. Last year they started their "brainblast" and put together the first of now two historical Treasure Hunt cluebooks to help raise money to send thanks and care packages to our troops and their families. With one workbook, they raised over $3.5 MILLION dollars.
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