Lisa De Flora is being recognized for being someone with energy to spare. Thirteen years ago, she started New Beginnings with just one child and one teacher. Because of her passion and drive, the school now has more than 190 special needs students and 185 staff members. Lisa is Director of the Gramon Family of Schools, consisting of four schools serving children with special needs. Lisa has an astounding way of inspiring all those around her and she continues to keep striving to make her community a better place.
Every vote counts! Lisa De Flora’s official campaign begins June 26 when the polls open for voting at www.energizer.com/halloffame. The finalists with the most online votes wins the spot in the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame. The Keep Going Hall of Fame winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $5,000 donation to the winner’s favorite charity. The winner will also be formally honored at an induction ceremony on September 3, 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri, alongside Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and inaugural member of the Keep Going Hall of Fame, Cal Ripken, Jr.
The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame celebrates people whose attributes and actions best exemplify the qualities of the Energizer Bunny®, such as perseverance, determination and a never-quit attitude. Of the 10 finalists, one winner will be selected through online voting and will be inducted into Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame. People can vote for whom they think best represents the Keep Going® spirit by visiting the Energizer website at www.energizer.com/halloffame. Voting lasts from June 26 to August 7, 2009. The winner will be announced in September.
Background:
In 2008, Energizer inducted Ron Bachman of Plymouth, Michigan, into the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame. After the amputation of both his legs at the age of four, Bachman found freedom by walking on his hands. Now using a motorized scooter, he has grown to become a speaker and motivator to children and adults by founding Walk This Way. This organization delivers self-esteem and motivational programs to schools so children can be inspired to overcome challenges and stay confident. His energetic personality and never-quit attitude made him the winner in the 2008 Keep Going Hall of Fame.
The Keep Going Hall of Fame launched its fourth search in February 2009. A panel of judges reviewed the nominations and selected the 100 semifinalists. Ten finalists will then be selected from the 100 semifinalists and featured on www.energizer.com/halloffame where the public can vote on their favorite candidate to win.
Each vote will trigger a donation to the Cal Ripken, Sr., Foundation. Based on the online voting, one finalist will be honored as the 2008 inductee into the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame.
