And the Winners Are...
Ninety lenses were created by lensmasters for the Superhero Project. The organizers reviewed the eligible lenses* and now it is time to announce the winning lenses, the winning lensmasters and the winning charities of the SuperHero Project for Charity.
This lens was created to feature the 5 winning lenses and runner's up from the SuperHero Project. These are the 5 most sincere, creative, well-written lenses selected by a panel of lensmasters. Each of these lenses wins $500 for the the charity of their choice a spot as Lens of the Day.
The goal of the Squidoo SuperHero Project was to create 5 lenses for charity about heroes who have inspired you, mentored you, changed the way you see the world, or just made you smile.
The SuperHero Project was the brainchild of Anne Reidy, Non-Profit Organizer at Squidoo as a way of raising money for the Squidoo Charity Fund.
*In order to be considered an "Eligible lens" the lens had to be one of 5 submitted by the same lensmaster or only lensmasters who created 5 Superhero lenses were eligible for the contest.
Let's see who the winners are...
The Winning SuperHero Lenses
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The Anonymous Alcoholic - A Superhero
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We are told that most alcoholics never make it into recovery. They die prematurely - in car accidents, from liver and heart diseases, or a variety of other related causes. Of those who find the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous or similar institutions of...
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Amy Jaffe Barzach
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Amy Jaffe Barzach is the founder of Boundless Playgrounds, an organization created to develop barrier-free, developmentally advantageous playgrounds. After the death of her son Jonathan from a rare condition, Amy found a way to cope with the grief o...
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Julia Nagy -- My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero
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Yes, thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do N...
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Ayn Rand - an invitation to independent thought
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Of course you disagree with some of what Ayn Rand wrote or spoke. If you didn't, you would be unnecessary. Unless your natural joy of discovery was destroyed by compulsory schooling, you will still find a great deal in Rand's works to challenge you...
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Super Heroes: Brittany and Robbie Bergquist
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In 2005, Brittany (age 13) and Robbie Bergquist (age 12) could have spent their 21 dollars on a video game or some burgers and fries, or maybe even have donated it to charity....but they had a great idea - a vision. They started a non-profit organiz...
The Runner's Up
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Kartick Satyanarayan - Champion of India's Dancing Bears
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Co-founder and Director of Wildlife S.O.S. Although Kartick's job titles may sound mundane or safe, in reality, his job is anything but. Here, you'll learn about Kartick Satyanarayan, the "Bear Man" as he's known by some in India, and his efforts t...
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Dr. Tim Evans, D.D.S. and Humanitarian
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Dr. Timothy Evans is a dentist, but his most remarkable accomplishments go beyond merely fixing teeth. Dr. Timothy Evans is heavily involved in humanitarian aid. In fact, for over a quarter of a century, Dr. Evans has traveled, to South America and A...
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Lynnette Carr-Hicks
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While I only spent my senior year at Westbury High School, I was definitely impressed by my teacher Miss Carr. She was my show choir teacher, and was my Music in our lives teacher, and I could tell she was a strong and good influence on all of her st...
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Cari Clement- SUPER HERO!
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Cari Clement is the Director of Fashion and Design for Caron International, a spinner and importer of hand knitting and crochet yarn for retail sale. She is the former co-owner of Bond America, a domestic knitting machine manufacturer which she sold...
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Dr. Benjamin S. Carson
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The story of Ben Carson is the stuff of dreams. He went from a life of destitution and and underachievement to becoming a gifted surgeon and dedicating his life to the service of others. Because of his work as a neurosurgeon, Ben Carson has become a...
The Runner's Up
We could only pick 5 winners for the Superhero contest (and believe me, that was nigh impossible). Well, we're such big softies, and the participants so astounded us, that we also picked 5 surprise runners-up, each to get $100 donated to their favorite charities.
Here's the roundup of 5 more great lenses for charity:
--Want a great way to thank a teacher who makes a difference? How about this? http://www.squidoo.com/lynnettecarrhicks
--Water can save the world. Dr. Evans the dentist shows us how.
http://www.squidoo.com/humanitariandentist
--Cari Clement wants world peace. So started a knitting coop in Rwanda. Amazing? You bet. Have a look. http://www.squidoo.com/rwandaknits
--"Superheroes see a problem, expose it to the world, challenge it, then proceed to change it any way they can, usually with great personal sacrifice. Kartick is an example of a Superhero by definition." Superhero? Sure.
http://www.squidoo.com/kartick-satyanarayan
--As a neurosurgeon Ben Carson has saved thousands of lives. As a philanthropist he is changing thousands of lives. Great combo, great lens.
http://www.squidoo.com/ben-carson
Posted by AnneReidy
Announcement about the Surprise Runner's Up
- Squidoo Lens of the Day - Even Batman had Robin
- The 5 surprise runners-up, who each to get $100 donated to their favorite charities.
Friday July 11 - The Anonymous Alcoholic
Friday's Superhero lens comes from none other than our own Chef Keem. His topic is the Anonymous Alcoholic.This lens is dedicated to those who mustered the willpower to turn over what little ego-based will and power they had left, to a higher guidance. Thus they could bear witness to millions who came after them (myself included) - of a working solution to a seemingly hopeless problem.
I am glad to see such a positive look at the topic. I have, unfortunately, cared for too many of the ones who ended up dying prematurely..."in car accidents, from liver and heart diseases, or a variety of other related causes."
See their website for more information on Alcoholics Anonymous.
Chef Keem designated the Beneficiary of the $500 Prize as Room to Read (one of my personal favorite charities).
Announcement about Friday's LOTD
- Squidoo Lens of the Day - The Anonymous Alcoholic: Our last Superhero winner
- The Anonymous Alcoholic: Our last Superhero winner
from ChefKeem.
The Anonymous Alcoholic - A Superhero
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The Anonymous Alcoholic - A Superhero
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We are told that most alcoholics never make it into recovery. They die prematurely - in car accidents, from liver and heart diseases, or a variety of other related causes. Of those who find the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous or similar institutions of...
Thursday July 10 - Brittany & Robbie Bergquist
"In 2005, Brittany (age 13) and Robbie Bergquist (age 12) could have spent their 21 dollars on a video game or some burgers and fries, or maybe even have donated it to charity... but they had a great idea--a vision.They started a non-profit organization called Cell Phones for Soldiers. So you're thinking...that's nice...they probably had some car washes and sent a few hundred bucks worth of cell phones to the soldiers.
Well, they did slightly better than that--their registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas."
These Superhero kids show us that doing something for others isn't limited to those who are old enough and rich enough. There's a whole new way to give, and it's in the hands of the quick, the young, and the plugged in.
Super indeed.
The Beneficiary of the $500 Prize is Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Super Heroes: Brittany and Robbie Bergquist
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Super Heroes: Brittany and Robbie Bergquist
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In 2005, Brittany (age 13) and Robbie Bergquist (age 12) could have spent their 21 dollars on a video game or some burgers and fries, or maybe even have donated it to charity....but they had a great idea - a vision. They started a non-profit organiz...
Announcement about Thursday's LOTD
- Squidoo Lens of the Day - Brittany and Robbie Bergquist: Teenage Superheroes
- In 2005, Brittany (age 13) and Robbie Bergquist (age 12) could have spent their 21 dollars on a video game or some burgers and fries, or maybe even have donated it to charity... but they had a great idea--a vision.
Wednesday July 9 - Julia Nagy: Grandmother, namesake and Superhero!
Grandmothers are Superheroes. No questions asked.JaguarJulie makes a living tribute to her own grandmother and her namesake, Julia Nagy.
Not only does the lens remind us about our own grandmothers along the way, we also learn something about JaguarJulie's family history.
What a way to tell a story. And give a nice gift to charity. Just like a grandmother would do. With a cherry on top.
The Beneficiary of the $500 Prize is one of her favorite charities First Coast No More Homeless Pets.
Julia Nagy - My Grandmother, My Namesake and My SUPERHERO!
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Julia Nagy -- My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero
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Yes, thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do N...
Announcement about Wednesday's LOTD
- Squidoo Lens of the Day - Julia Nagy: Grandmother, namesake and Superhero!
- Grandmothers are Superheroes. No questions asked.
JaguarJulie makes a living tribute to her own grandmother and her namesake, Julia Nagy.
Tuesday July 8 - Author Ayn Rand
Who have you thanked lately? Who inspired you, scared you, freed you, pushed you, changed your corner of the world? Do they know? Have you dedicated a page to them? (And earned money, for free, for charity?) What's stopping you?After all: "The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." Ayn Rand
Oh, and the best thing about a Superhero Author? You can always re-read the book!
The Beneficiary of the $500 Prize is Share Our Selves, the clinic featured in another Superhero lens by Allan Wallace for Dr. Margarita Pereyda.
Learn more about Ayn Rand at Tuesday's LOTD.
Ayn Rand
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Ayn Rand - an invitation to independent thought
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Of course you disagree with some of what Ayn Rand wrote or spoke. If you didn't, you would be unnecessary. Unless your natural joy of discovery was destroyed by compulsory schooling, you will still find a great deal in Rand's works to challenge you...
Announcements about Tuesday's LOTD
- Squidoo Lens of the Day - Ayn Rand: A Superhero Winner
- The best Superheroes challenge us to think. Push us to look at the world differently. Lensmaster BFUniv.com, aka Allan Wallace, made this page as a tribute to one of his superheroes: Ayn Rand.
Monday July 7 - Amy Jaffe Barzach
The Founder of Boundless Playgrounds, Amy Jaffe Barzach, faced personal tragedy when she lost her handicapped son. As a memorial she helped build a playground where handicapped children could play alongside other children.Even more playgrounds were built through the foundation so that children all across the United States can play together.
The Beneficiary of the $500 prize from Squidoo is Boundless Playgrounds.
Learn more about Boundless Playgrounds at Monday's LOTD.
Amy Jaffe Barzach - Boundless Playgrounds
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Amy Jaffe Barzach
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Amy Jaffe Barzach is the founder of Boundless Playgrounds, an organization created to develop barrier-free, developmentally advantageous playgrounds. After the death of her son Jonathan from a rare condition, Amy found a way to cope with the grief o...
Announcements about Monday's LOTD
- Superhero Monday!
- July 7, 2008 Today is Day One of Five announcing the winners of the Superhero Project. Congratulations to ComfortDoc for creating a lens on Boundless Playgrounds.
- Squidoo Lens of the Day - Boundless Playgrounds: A Superhero Challenge winner!
- Boundless Playgrounds: A Superhero Challenge winner! ComfortDoc introduces us to just such a Superhero with her amazing lens on Amy Jaffe Barzach and Boundless Playgrounds. It's the first of five winners of our Superheroes challenge for charity.
SuperHeroes Project
The Official Announcements from the Cheerleading for Charity Blog
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- Do we have a winner?
- Five great lenses will get Lens of the Day Monday through Friday. We won't let Independence Day steal your thunder! Judging is going to be tough - send your lenses in if you haven't yet to superhero@squidoo.com. Way to go guys!
- The Anonymous Alcoholic: Our last Superhero winner
- Lest my words get in the way, I'll simply present our fifth and final winner of the Superhero Project for charity. ChefKeem shares with us his daring, emotional, honest, ultimately awe-inspiring story and I hope you take a second to ...
- T-minus 3 Days and Counting - Squidoo SuperHero Project
- The Perks:. Winners will also get a spot as Lens of the Day. Winners will also be judged by the Community on the Squidoo SuperHero Project Lens and awarded a Squidoo SuperHero Favorite Badge.
- Abunga.com Announces Winners of Kid's Choice Book Awards
- All winning books and authors are listed on the Abunga.com Kids' Choice Book Awards Winners Page and available for purchase on Abunga.com. In addition, the winning authors will be featured on the Abunga.com home page from Sept. ...
The Latest from Squidoo Superheroes Blog
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Great lens Kirsti. Keep it up! Posted August 10, 2008 |
P.S. I made this lens for the Squidoo Superheroes Project
I was invited to participate in the Squidoo Superhero Project, making 5 lenses in 2 weeks about the people who have inspired me, mentored me or changed the way I look at the world.If you buy anything from this page, you'll automatically be sending a royalty straight to the Squidoo Charity Fund, which pays out to a variety of nonprofits every month.
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