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- 2008 CNN Heroes winner
- Helped to build homes for 120 families
- Member of the St. Bernard Parish
- Co-founder of St Bernard Project
- Moved to New Orleans to help victims of Hurricane Katrina
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Liz McCartney is a member of the St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana. She moved to New Orleans to help Hurricane Katrina victims move back into their homes. She is also one of the co-founders of the St. Bernard Project, which helped to rebuild homes for more than 120 families for free.CNN.com: Katrina survivor: I was gonna blow myself away (May 9, 2008)
McCartney was voted the 2008 CNN Heroes winner. The grand prize for winning the contest is $100,00 to continue her volunteer work.[CNN: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/cnn.heroes/archive/liz.mccartney.html Liz McCartney Profile]
Liz McCartney Quotes
- "To the country and the world, I ask you to please join us. Together we can continue to rebuild families homes and lives. If you join us, we'll be unstoppable.—Liz McCartneyNola.com: Liz McCartney voted CNN's Hero of the Year (November 23, 2008)
It's not rocket science. The problems in this community are widespread, but the solutions are really simple.—Liz McCartneyCNN.com: Katrina survivor: I was gonna blow myself away (May 9, 2008)
- These were people who worked their whole lives, put their kids through college, and had never had to receive (help) before.—Liz McCartneyCNN.com: Katrina survivor: I was gonna blow myself away (May 9, 2008)
- "Once you get one family back, other families are willing to come back as well. There's a very nice ripple effect."—Liz McCartneyCNN.com: Katrina survivor: I was gonna blow myself away (May 9, 2008)
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Liz McCartney Questions
How old is Paul McCartney? 2 AnswersAs of February 3rd, 2009, Sir Paul McCartney is 66 years old. read more
Who was the gorgeous lady seated with Paul at the Grammys? 2 AnswersHis girlfriend, Nancy Shevell, is by all accounts quite pretty. Pretty sure it was her. Here are some sites with pics so you can confirm for yourself : http:/... read more
Is there anyway to get Liz to speak at Worthington Kilbourne HS in Columbus Ohio? 1 AnswerShe might speak at your school... it is her job :) You have to contact Liz through the Washington Speakers Bureau, you can find that form here. http://www.wash... read more
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RT @cnnheroes: 2008 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute presenter Terrence Howard on last year's Hero of the Year Liz McCartney @ http://tin ...
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CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute presenter Terrence Howard on last year's Hero of the Year Liz McCartney @ http://tinyurl.com/y8ty8tw
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Liz McCartney is the most inspirational person alive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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