New Orleans Resident, Debora Moore, Recognized as Role Model by America's Best and Rickey Smiley
DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses (America's Best) and nationally renowned standup comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley are recognizing and saying "thank you" to Debora (Debbie) Moore – a finalist in the national America's Smiliest Role Model Contest – for her work to inspire and mentor children in the New Orleans community.
For nearly three decades, Moore has been faithfully volunteering at the East Jefferson Branch of the YMCA of Greater New Orleans. She has given over 26,000 hours of her time by working side by side with the YMCA staff in multiple areas, but especially in youth services. Many of the children Moore once watched now have children of their own – some of whom Moore cares for now. Earlier in 2014, Moore also received the YMCA of Greater New Orleans Mildred Wild volunteer of the year award.
"During a period when young children must be nurtured and developed, Debbie teaches them the importance of tolerance, understanding and respect for all people," said Moore's nominator Erica Halpern, development coordinator, YMCA of Greater New Orleans. "Even though Debbie was born with a developmental disability, she never allows her differences to hold her back, and she tries to instill this same lesson in the children she looks after each day."
About The America's Smiliest Role Model Contest
America's Best and Rickey Smiley partnered to create the America's Smiliest Role Model Contest to recognize role models around the nation who are making a difference in their communities and inspire more people to step up and do the same. The search for America's Smiliest Role Model took place in September and October of 2014. The contest was open to anyone in the U.S. and nominations were submitted online at AmericasBest.com/Smiley.
As an America's Smiliest Role Model Finalist, Moore will receive a Rickey Smiley Eyewear™ Prize Pack (two pairs of Rickey Smiley Eyeglasses, with frames, single vision plastic lenses and an eye exam, a $104.95 value) and America's Best will make a $500 donation to the cause of her choice.
More information on Rickey's partnership with America's Best and the affordable and stylish new frames available in the Rickey Smiley Eyewear line can be found at AmericasBest.com/Smiley.
SOURCE America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
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