Vote for Laguna’s MY HERO Project

LAGUNA BEACH, CA, 8/24/09

- Laguna’s MY HERO Project, host of the Laguna Hero Fest, is in the running for a $10,000 grant from a Cox Communications organization. Each year, the Cox Cares Organization honors 10 outstanding non-profit organizations that benefit the community. This year, among those being honored is the Laguna Beach based MY HERO Project. MY HERO’s world renowned web site offers a positive alternative to commercial media, for children and adults, with its ever-growing archive of hero stories.

“MY HERO is honored to be a finalist in this competition” said Jeanne Meyers, Director and Co-founder of the MY HERO Project. “We know that there are many worthy projects and greatly appreciate the support of Cox for our program. The support of corporations, foundations and individuals that has helped MY HERO become an award winning resource for online global learning and sharing stories, art and short films about those making a positive difference in the world.”

MY HERO’s mission is to promote the appreciation of cultural diversity by celebrating the world’s heroes. Thousands of teachers around the globe use MY HERO programs for media arts education in classrooms, after-school workshops, libraries and community centers. With help from the City of Laguna Beach, MY HERO hosts the annual Laguna Hero Fest to honor local residents who make the world a better place.

In the last 9 years, the Cox Cares organization has granted nearly $400,000 to local non-profit groups that provide services to the community. Currently, the MY HERO Project, and the 9 other semi-finalists, are being put to a public vote. The organization with the most votes wins a $10,000 grant. The remaining groups receive $5,000.

Community members and friends are encouraged to click on the Cox Cares web site (www.cox-cares.org) and cast their vote. Voting ends on September 4, 2009. For more information about the MY HERO Project, visit the web site at www.myhero.com.