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2013 National Mobility Contest
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Vote for Owen Weaver - Bluffton, OH in the 2013 National Mobility Awareness Month Local Hero contest!
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Let's bring er home, folks :thumbsup:
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Let's bring er home, folks :thumbsup:
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Well I voted my last time today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped with the voting through this. Thanks Randy (Hoser) for also keeping us informed with the family. After today all we can do is wait. 
Again, I can't thank you all enough.
Again, I can't thank you all enough.
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Fluffy126577 said:Well I voted my last time today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped with the voting through this. Thanks Randy (Hoser) for also keeping us informed with the family. After today all we can do is wait.
Very well done everyone, glad to see the ELB family step up and help out like this
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Well that's pretty good count considering August was the first to show count on 20th of march at 170.
Sure seems strange not voting on the site. Still haven't heard anything. I looked around on site and didn't find anything either...Hopefully know something soon. Jesse, you did a great job gettin this started here a ELB. And all those who pitched in and voted for Owen Thanks for steppin Up and kickn in with your votes! I for one was impressed with where it went. Fingers are crossed.
This is the reply from Owens Grandparents on facebook when I ask when we would know something. "Joe N Stacy Weaver Owen is in the top 5% and a semi finalist. It is now up to the judges. We will not find out the winners until the end of the month. Thank You for all that you have done. We really do appreciate it." So it sounds like it's going to take a while.
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Has there been any news? If they've won, I'm sure someone would have posted, but here's to hoping...
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Hoser said:
Actually, in charity contests like this they often have a few other factors to deal with than the raw numbers. The results are being used to select the recipient of a real award. Simply taking straight internet vote numbers isn't prudent. Winners must be verified, the conditions of their organization met etc. Then, it's not like you just crown one special needs person the best one. It's a really sensitive issues and people are getting life altering aid. There is a certain ethical obligation of the charity to honor all their struggles. I would guess once the votes are verified, the top 10% screened for prize compatibility and maximum benefit, then 3 will be matched with sponsored prizes. This is more of a way to identify and address a need, motivate the public and raise awareness than a it is strict contest or vote. Great cause, everyone did a fine job.
Last year's 3 Winners
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After being announced as the 2013 Local Hero Winners for National Mobility Awareness Month, Abigail Carter, Jeff Scott and Steve Herbst were each awarded a customized Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle with family, friends, sponsors and the media there to help celebrate.
Regardless, a final thank you to all for voting :thumbsup:
Regardless, a final thank you to all for voting :thumbsup:
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