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Inspirational People

Introduction
There are people who touch our lives, positively, gracefully, leaving a taste of what is best in being human. They call forth the best in us. They inspire us, energize us, uplift us. Their stories need to be told, again and again.

A new story is available on a quarterly basis.

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Blue triangle Co-operatives
Building Community, Nurturing Health,
Promoting Sustainability
Blue triangle Margery Aber
Leaving a Legacy of Joy in Life

Blue triangle Thea Bowman, FSPA
Shining a Light across Cultures

Blue triangle Joey Cheek
An Olympic Gold Medelist Reaching Out to Help Those in Critical Need

Blue triangle Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT)
"Getting in the Way" of Violence

Blue triangle Joe Clough
Teaching the Power and Fun of Music

Blue triangle Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Farm Workers Standing Together for Just Living and Working Conditions

Blue triangle College Students
Reaching Out to Others and Receiving Much in Return as "Service Retreat-ers"

Blue triangle Conscientious Objectors
Taking Courageous Stands
After Broader Experience and New Perspectives

Blue triangle Corona Mary, OSM
Integrating Eastern and Western Traditions,
into Her Life and Writings

Blue triangle David C. Duncombe
Combining Pastoral and Prophetic Ministry for Global Debt Relief

Blue triangle Carol Gilbert, OP, and Ardeth Platte, OP
Risking Time in Jail to Build a Nonviolent World

Blue triangle Paula Gonzalez, SC
Learning from the Earth for Simple and Sustainable Living

Blue triangle "Granny D"
Having Walked 3,000 Miles for Campaign Finance Reform -- in her 90s

Blue triangle Mary Hamilton
Reaching Out to the Sick and Infirm -- Lovingly, Faithfully

Blue triangle Corbin Harney
Living on the Spiritual Side of the Material Plane of the Living Earth

Blue triangle Dorothy and Gwen Hennessey, OSF
Standing Together, Acting Nonviolently to End Violence -- as "Sister-sisters"

Blue triangle Craig Kielburger
Believing in the Power of Children

Blue triangle Pam Konkel
"Changing the Face of Disability on the Planet"

Blue triangle Juan Melendez and Bud Welch
Choosing Forgiveness -- from Opposite Places

Blue triangle Arnold Mireles (English) (Español)
Giving One's All to Build Community

Blue triangle Pat Nalls
Moving from Deep Pain to Outreach and Sisterhood

Blue triangle George and Shirley Neidel
Knowing the Needs of Others, Intuitively

Blue triangle Gaylord Nelson
Inspiring Environmental and Political Leadership for the Global Good

Blue triangle Oberlin Six
Praying, Reflecting, Planning, and Acting in Behalf of Justice and Peace

Blue triangle Obang Okello
Sharing Faith, Hope, and Courage after Escaping Genocide

Blue triangle Anh Pham
Bringing Joy and Love to All after Escaping to U.S. from War-torn Vietnam

Blue triangle Popular Women's Organization (OFP) (English) (Español)
Acting Bravely in the Struggle for Human Rights in Colombia

Blue triangle Sheila
Turning Her Life Around and Becoming a Loving, Contributing Member of Her Community

Blue triangle Dorothy "Dot" Stang, SNDdeN
Giving Her Life in the Struggle for Justice in Brazil

Blue triangle Patrice Stankey
Living Courageously, with Determination
Midst Suffering and Change

Blue triangle Chiune Sugihara
Risking Honor and Career to Save Refugees

Blue triangle Bishop Walter Sullivan
Living and Leading as an Ambassador of Peace

Blue triangle Thomas E. Trimmer
Converting from Killer to Peacemaker

Blue triangle Heitor Turrini, OSM
Living in Solidarity and Working for Justice

Blue triangle Rajiv Vora
Living and Sharing the Way of Nonviolence

Blue triangle Thai Vue
Fleeing War and Terror to Build Life and Community in the U.S.

Blue triangle Frances Wanbaugh, OSM
Being a Compassionate Servite Presence from Coast to Coast

Newest quarterly Inspirational People story: April 1, 2008.