Five Influential Figures Highlighted in Irvine World News 2014
Irvine World News identifies five local figures who shaped the year a visionary, a faithful leader, a veterans advocate, a longtime civic head and a teen aiming to change the world. Readers helped pick candidates after editors and reporters met with the community to assemble a list of influential Orange County people. The feature section directs readers to page 6 to meet the five and learn their impact.
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Make-A-Wish Crew Wins Top Prize At Orange County Event
Make-A-Wish Orange County claimed the $2,500 top prize in a charity wrap-off where local nonprofits crafted elaborate 6-foot-tall displays in 15 minutes. Their musical tribute honored a Fontana girl once expected not to speak, showcasing creativity and community support.
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Orange County
Fontana
Teens raise funds to grant child’s Make-A-Wish dream
Kiara Quinn and Miranda Beggett, both teens from Orange County, collected over 5000 for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. They adopted the wish of Jordan, a 4 year old diagnosed with Wilms tumor, to visit the Disneyland Resort. The duo received an Adopt-A-Wish plaque at the Make-A-Wish holiday event on December 10. Their SMILE campaign aims to inspire others to support wishes.
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Kiara Quinn
Tustin
Miranda Burgett
Irvine
Orange County
Inland Empire
Jordan
Wilms
Quinn
Disneyland Resort
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