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Jennifer's Heroes: MS Society Dinner of Champions

Last Updated: 9:46 AM 11/20/09
There is no shortage of organizations that need help from the community. In this week's Jennifer's Heroes we got a behind-the- scenes look at the MS Society's Dinner of Champions, where there is no shortage of heroes.

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Jennifer's Heroes: Carl "Chubby" Proffitt Jr.

Last Updated: 9:30 PM 11/12/09
Jennifer's Heroes honors an unsung hero in our community, and with Veteran's Day on Wednesday this week, what better time to recognize a hero who fought for our country.

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	Jennifer's Heroes: Pennie Johnston Be the first to comment Last Updated: 10:07 AM 11/06/09 - You have heard it before, every time someone donates blood, it saves three lives. Well, that means this week's hero has had a hand in saving the lives of over 100 people. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Marit Gay Hikes Appalachian Trail 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:14 PM 10/29/09 - Central Virginia is packed with places to take in a scenic stroll, but an ambitious Earlysville woman wanted to take it a step further. This week's hero took her backpacking hobby an extra mile--2,178 miles to be exact. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Marian Blackford and Fluvanna Meals On Wheels Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:44 AM 10/23/09 - Meals on Wheels Programs span across the country in neighborhoods big and small. In this week's Jennifer's Heroes the Newsplex's Jennifer Black introduces us to a woman who saw a need in her community and sprung into action. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Nicole Muller; Neighbors-4-Neighbors Be the first to comment Last Updated: 10:04 AM 10/16/09 - Neighbors helping neighbors is a simple concept. Next week, all across the country, volunteers have set up events for USA Today's "Make A Difference Day". One local student is using the national event to improve food banks in our area and nationwide. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Kelly and Stacy Gregory Be the first to comment Last Updated: 2:19 PM 10/02/09 - Imagine living more than 20 years with a severe speech impediment, and then one day learning you have a brain tumor. Those struggles are just the start of one Charlottesville mother's story. This week we learn that actions really do speak louder than words. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Ward Campbell Be the first to comment Last Updated: 11:00 AM 09/25/09 - There's no cure and it's terminal. Alzheimer's Disease affects more than 35 million people worldwide. Despite the challenges that come with it, one local man is using his experiences to empower others. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Tim Gorman, SK8 Nelson Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:58 AM 09/18/09 - For years people in Nelson County have been tossing around the idea of building a skate park of their own. This week's hero, Tim Gorman, took it upon himself to get the wheels rolling. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: Cappellino's Crazy Cakes and CB Richard Ellis 1 Comment Last Updated: 10:09 PM 09/10/09 - Two businesses in Charlottesville, CB Richard Ellis and Cappellino's Crazy Cakes, team up once a month to do what they can to give back to the community. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: SARA Volunteer Len Bozza Be the first to comment Last Updated: 10:07 PM 09/07/09 - This week's hero is a man who is stepping out of his comfort zone and into a pair of women's shoes to put an end to sexual violence. (Full Story)
	Jennifer's Heroes: The Gala Family; Ishan Gala Foundation 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:49 PM 08/27/09 - In this week's Jennifer's Heroes, Jen Black introduces us to a local couple who lost their son to one of the most life-threatening childhood cancers. However, their son's battle was just the beginning of their fight. (Full Story)
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