Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2019-05-03

Duration: 00:07:20

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Fowler, Lauren Host
• Corsentino, Victoria Interviewee
• Smith, Mark Interviewee
• Canning, Jessica Interviewee
• Soileau, Nalon Interviewee

This segment from the 2019 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Nalon Soileau, a sophomore at LSU University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge. Soileau was born with a congenital birth defect affecting both legs called tibial and femoral torsion and learned how to walk with the help of orthopedic devices and physical therapy. She now runs track, competes in pageants, and is a dedicated volunteer. Her profile includes interviews with: Victoria Corsentino, her friend; Mark Smith, her friend and employer; and Jessica Canning, her mother. Hosts: Lauren Fowler and Beth Courtney