Adam Long (2000)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2000-06-7
Duration: 00:03:40
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Long, Adam
Contributors:
- Barton, Ashley Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Jones, Betty Ann Interviewee
- Haigler, James Interviewee
- Long, Helen Interviewee
- Long, Adam Interviewee
- Long, Ricky Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2000 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Adam Long, a fifth grade student at Meadowview Elementary School in Bossier City. When he was in second grade, Long lost his mother to breast cancer. He was later diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancerous bone tumor in his arm. Despite his numerous operations and rounds of chemotherapy, Long maintains a high B average and serves as an inspiration to everyone who knows him. Hosts: Ashley Barton and Beth Courtney