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Of the hundreds of stories our Real Girls Real Women contest received from across the country, we've selected 10 top entries—five girls and five women—who best exemplify courage, character, and confidence. Read about these courageous Girl Scouts and then vote for your top Girl Scout and top Girl Scout Alumnae candidate.
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My Hero, My Daughter
Jaime's story begins last summer when her mother, who went to treat the family's backyard pool, was overcome with chlorine gas fumes and went into a severe asthmatic attack.
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Newfound Confidence
For 10-year-old Kelli, who was born with a defective heart, Girl Scouts has been the constant that has given her the confidence to face, and conquer, new challenges.
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Going Beyond Girl Scouts
Being able to use what you've learned in Girl Scouts in other aspects of your life shows both character and confidence, and Carrie, a Senior Girl Scout, has been able to do just that.
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Courage Beyond Her Years
When you are a Brownie Girl Scout, having the courage and confidence to represent your Girl Scout council to the public, as Julia does, shows outstanding character qualities.
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Standing Tall
What illustrates courage and confidence more than a young girl like Taylor standing in front of a group of adults and introducing speakers at a multistate conference?
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One Wonderful Coach
Suzy Cobb Germain has a unique coaching philosophy among top-ranked soccer teams: Rather than recruit new talent, she strives to develop her players to maintain the team's strength.
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It's All in the Genes
Barbara Salyer has searched for her “roots” ever since she visited the Midwest more than 40 years ago as a Brownie leader, and today she's still helping others research their ancestors.
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Real Girl to Real Woman
Michele Peluso first joined Girl Scouts as a Brownie. Now she's a business leader, and her character and passion combine to make her the perfect role model for anyone.
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Having a Story to Tell
Rasheeda Fumbanks credits Girl Scouting with keeping her focused on the important things in her life, like mentoring younger girls and giving back to her community through service.
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Girls Can Do Anything
Heather Conroe is now a student at MIT, but ever since she was in first grade, she was determined to show everyone that girls were just as good as boys. And she has.
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