First Place graduate, 11-year-old Marcelas Owens, has been advocating for health care in honor of his mother since he lost her in 2007. In the past year, Senator Patty Murray has been telling his story to advocate for better healthcare and has shared his story twice in front of President Obama.
His story is now being heard and seen by thousands of individuals through news coverage on MSNBC and CBS Evening News.
Today, March 10, is an important day for Marcelas as he speaks in Washington DC in front of Congress - it is also his eleventh birthday.
Read local stories on Marcelas: KING5, Q13 Fox, Seattle Times.
Hear Marcelas' story in person!
Marcelas will be speaking at our Annual Fundraising Breakfast on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
RSVP today to hear this inspirational young man share more of his experiences and how First Place was a catalyst for his advocacy.
Learn more about the Annual Fundraising Breakfast.
Marcelas Owens (left) with Tod Leiweke (right) at the 2009 Breakfast.
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