VOTE FOR CHRISTIAN-PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT!
UPDATE: From Gazing At the Flag:
The "Keep Going" Enegizer Hall of Fame! This is exciting for Christian and his family! He is a fellow Oregonian and we are so proud of him! Besides being a double amputee, he works for the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial Foundation, and travels across the country as a motivational speaker and loves to speak to children. Christian was chosen as a contender! When Bush visited him at Walter Reed, "W" promised Christian he'd go running with him once he was able and, back in 2006, "W" kept his promise--they did go running together! Christian is a purple heart recipient and has lost both his legs in Iraq.
For more information on Christian, go here:
SAN ANTONIO -- An Iraq veteran living in Cibolo was chosen as a finalist to compete for a spot in the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame.
Christian Bagge, a Purple Heart recipient who lost both of his legs while serving in Iraq, was chosen for his enduring spirit, Energizer spokesperson Jeff Bachmann said.
Bagge raises public awareness and support for wounded soldiers and also helps to raise money for veteran memorials.
Bachmann said Bagge was chosen for his never-quit attitude in the face of adversity.
Bagge's wife, Melissa Bagge, said she couldn't be prouder.
Bagge's wife, Melissa Bagge, said she couldn't be prouder.
"He has really made my job as a wife easy," Bagge said. "He never complains. He works just as hard as he did before he lost his legs and he's just really inspirational."
Although Christian Bagge has been put in the spotlight, he is humbly approaching the competition.
"It feels pretty neat but there may be more deserving people than myself," Bagge said. "I imagine there are probably kids that lost limbs or something. If that's the case, they certainly deserve it more than I do."
The winner of the competition will receive $10,000 in cash prizes plus a $5,000 donation for their favorite charity.
The winner will be chosen through online voting, which starts on Thursday.
To place your vote, click here. Vote daily until August 1!
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