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Teen leads by example
Published Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Thirteen-year-old Courtney Joseph didn’t set out to be an example to other youth but that is exactly what the Rock Hill Middle School eighth grader did.
She spent a good portion of her Saturday during the holiday weekend waiting tables at Peddler’s Home Cookin’ in Ironton. But she wasn’t just looking for a little extra spending money.
The young woman donated her time and all her tips — a very respectable $365.48 — to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Courtney plans on participating in a juvenile diabetes Walk For A Cure in Newport, Ky., later this month and is hard at work on other fundraiser plans.
See, Courtney was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes two years ago. But rather than sitting idly by on the sidelines, she decided to make a difference and do her part to work toward a cure.
This young lady should serve as a shining example of what our youth can accomplish and the positive impact they can make in this world.
Peddler’s management staff and its other waiters and waitresses should also be commended for their willingness to allow this teenager to do something positive.
And the best thing about this young woman is that she didn’t seek any attention for her work and really wasn’t too comfortable in the spotlight.
Too often today, the younger generation is viewed negatively and stereotyped as being lazy, disengaged and oblivious to the things going on in the world around them.
That isn’t any more true of our young men and women than it is of adults. Some are and some aren’t.
Courtney is an example of what can be accomplished and a glimpse into our nation’s future.
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Posted by cripplegamble (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Courtney,
We are very proud of the young lady you've turned out to be!!!!!!! A lot of people could learn from your example and thanks soooo much for trying to help in finding the cure for Diabetes. Love you very much and again, soooooooooo proud of you, Sweetie!
XOXO,
Sarah and Josh
Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Courtney, you certainly are an inspiration to us all, even the "older" generation!
I wish when I was young there was more information about both Type I and II. I would have paid more attention and stuck to strict diets and used my glucometer a lot more often. Now I have neuropathey in both legs/feet and both hands, and I've already lost a toe.
You never know how far your deeds will go or the many lives you touch! You go, girl!
Posted by john (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good Job Courtney. Keep up the good work!
Posted by kimash (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
you go girl...aunt cinny is so proud of you!thanks for all you are doing ......it will benefit so many.. thanks to the tribune for printing this...it helps get the word out.....good job well done!!!love aunt cinny
Posted by OhioMT81 (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations to Mike and Kristi for a job well done raising this young lady!
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