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Gilda’s Club Evansville is proud to present 5524512509500519874512573000“Words of Inspiration”Essay ContestTell us what inspires you and your cancer journeyFor Grades 9-12 in Evansville Fall 2017When cancer enters our lives, it can be easier to express our emotions and feelings through writing. Whether affected by your own cancer diagnosis or the cancer diagnosis of a family member or friend, you can enter one original work for a chance to win $250 for yourself and $250 for your teacher’s classroom!EligibilityEntrants must be enrolled as a 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student Fall 2017Entrants must attend school in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation or private school in Vanderburgh County. Entry RulesEntries must be submitted by Friday, September 29, 2017Only one essay per student and must be originalEach entry must include ESSAY AND CONTEST ENTRY/RELEASE FORM (signed)Essay must be typed, double spaced, and between 500 and 2000 words in length. (Must fall within this guideline to be considered).JudgingPersonal Voice: Judges will be looking for an interesting and engaging essay told in your own words. The essay should describe your experience with cancer (whether yourself, a friend or loved one) and an overall message about how your experience has impacted your life.Clarity and Style: Judges will look for clear and consistent focus in your writing and a logical progression of ideas. Good grammar, accurate word choices, correct punctuation, and sentence structure will be considered. Judges: After first round of judging, finalist essays will be reviewed by a panel of celebrity judges.10 entrants will be selected as winners and will receive $250. $250 will also be awarded to their teacher for their classroom. A ceremony for ALL entrants will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 at 5:30pm. Location will be communicated through email. For questions, please contact Chelsey Woolsey, LCSW, Youth Program Coordinator at chelsey@ or call 812-402-8667.49510958382000”Words of inspiration”Contest Entry/release Formname ____________________________________________address __________________________________________city _______________________ state_______ zip_________phone (____)_______________Parent’s email ____________________________________________school ________________________ grade _________ date of birth ___________title of entry ______________________________________10 winners will receive a letter in the mail to their home and their school will also be notified.I hearby give permission to Gilda’s Club Evansville to publish my essay on their website, facebook, or other media outlets._____________________________________________ Date:________student nameIf under the age of 18, parent’s Signature required:____________________________________________________Parent/guardian signature_____________________________________________DATE: _________Parent/Guardian Printed name Contest entry forms and original essay may be emailed, hand delivered or mailed by Friday, September 29, 2017:“Words of Inspiration”Gilda’s Club Evansville5740 Vogel RoadEvansville, IN 47715Attn: Chelsey Woolseychelsey@ ................
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