Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2005-06-26

Duration: 00:02:30

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Wilburn, Jonathan | People with disabilities

Contributors:

• Schmidt, Emily Host
• Martin, Donyelle Interviewee
• Durnin, Trudy Interviewee
• Winding, Katie Interviewee
• Simpson, Monique Interviewee
• Wilburn, Jonathan "Chaz" Interviewee

This segment from the 2005 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Jonathan “Chaz” Wilburn, a freshman at Live Oak High School in Denham Springs. Wilburn suffers from a severe form of muscular dystrophy. He is a local goodwill ambassador and a tireless fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Host: Emily Schmidt