Your Real Champion

George Clarke is a patriot. He can trace his lineage back to at least five people who were active in the Revolutionary War. This qualifies him to be a Son of the American Revolution, a group that was started on April 30, 1889, the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of […]

Your Real Champion® – “Homers for Hope” John Durso loves baseball and continues to play in men’s leagues at the age of 44. He played short stop at Central High with his friend Rip Roscioli guarding second base. When Rip died suddenly at age 30, John and his friends created Homers for Hope […]

Since it began in 1973, Habitat for Humanity has built or restored houses in all 50 states and more than 70 countries, helping more than 46 million people “achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.” Paul Rihn is a volunteer who draws on his experience from college summers, […]

Your Real Champion® – The Cathedral Kitchen Thirty nine percent of Camden’s population lives below the federal poverty level. The Cathedral Kitchen in Camden serves a real need by offering visitors a nutritious hot meal each week day and meals-to-go on Saturdays. In 2009 CK began its first job training initiative, […]

Cliff Devries was a prodigious and focused college athlete on the fast track to the Olympics, but when he attempted more complicated dives, his progress was impaired by new onset weakness in his right shoulder.  What a heartache to hear that the MRI revealed a six inch tumor in his […]

Andrew Austen is a natural athlete who grew up playing soccer, football, baseball and golf. But sports were a bit more challenging for Andrew than other kids because he was born without his right forearm or hand. His parents never made him feel “different” and he finds strength in his […]

Your Real Champion – “Step Up with Tony Melendez” Tony Melendez is a singer and songwriter who plays the guitar.  Unlike other musicians, Tony was born without arms and with a club foot.  His family had the wisdom to treat him as if he were normal, so he adapted and […]

Your Real Champion – “The Heart and Soul of The Drueding Center“ Nestled in the Northern Liberties section of Philly, The Drueding Center was the FIRST transitional housing center for women and children experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Anne Marie Collins is the Vice President and Executive Director of the Center. […]

Of the several tributes found on September 11 of this year, an especially meaningful article was written in the digital publication called IrishStar.com.  Among other remnants of life left in the rubble, 200 Claddagh rings were found. This traditional Irish wedding band has special symbolism and the writer draws a […]