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Cheri Bursell of Ogden

Cheri Bursell of Ogden received the Faith-Based Organizations award at the third annual Community Champions awards. Bursell received a trophy and a $1,000 grant to give to the organization of her choice, which she designated to St. Benedict's Foundation. She has dedicated her time to help raise money for children in need. She spearheaded a committee that has raised over $200,000 to fund programs that help uninsured children receive medical care, grieving children cope with the loss of a loved one, therapy for children who have been victims of abuse and after-school programs for at-risk youth and educational scholarships. Last year, more than 8,000 low-income children and their families benefitted from this funding. Community Champions was created by Molina Healthcare.

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