Jonathan "Chaz" Wilburn (2005)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
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
Description
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