Post by grammy on Oct 23, 2016 18:43:56 GMT -8
The Erie community came together in support of Cathedral Prep student Ian Malesiewski at a McDowell vs. Prep game on Sept. 9, 2016. Schools that are normally fierce rivals put aside their school colors as the student cheering sections all wore green in support of Ian and his spinal cord injury. McDowell's Game Day Crew proposed wearing the unifying color which brought the schools together. Former McDowell football player James Conner sent a special statement (read by his brother) before the game as he too just fought for his life against cancer. Ian's fighting spirit and message has inspired the community is many ways as seen through this video.
Let's help Ms. Weiss win the video contest about the Ian Malesiewski paralysis story and she'll then be giving a $5,000. donation to U2FP (Unite 2 Fight Paralysis)!
She's in first place today for public vote and is a finalist that was chosen by a panel of judges October 14th! Winning finalists each have already won a prize! Each winning entry will appear on television and the winning schools will each host a special live broadcast of Erie News Now Sunrise at their school on one of the following dates 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, and 11/18. 
Finalists ready for public voting now!
You can help award them each another prize (Public Voting Prize) by voting for your favorite until November 20 at NOON - winners will be ranked according to the public votes and win a second prize.
You can give 20 vote clicks every day until the contest ends at this LINK (Sometimes it takes a few seconds to load the video and vote button)
Give the link to share with family and friends so they can help out too! Rival Schools Come Together for Ian
