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Winner of the February “My Gutsy Story®” Contest

March 14, 2013 by Sonia Marsh Leave a Comment

My Gutsy Story 1st place

Congratulations to Sandra Bornstein, the winner of the 2013 February with an amazing 304 votes, more than 50%. I think this may be a record # of votes since the contest started.

 

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Sandra, I love reading about adventures abroad, and admire your teaching in India. Good luck with your memoir.

Sandra, a quick request: Can you send your fans over to vote for my “Ticket to Give”  so I can  give TOMS shoes to poor kids in need?

In 2nd Place with another 222 votes, amazing, is Anne Loney with her story of courage and how she is now helping other women who are in abusive relationships.

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Anne Loney
Anne Loney

In 3rd Place, Diane Danvers-Simons. She has overcome fears in life and is now starting her own workshops called, “Own it, Feel it, Live it.”

My Gutsy Story 3rd place

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In fourth place with a heart-warming true story of long-lasting love, is Douglas Cooper

Douglas Cooper
Douglas Cooper

Thank you so much to all four of you. You are all winners.

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Please help me out and vote for my “Ticket to Give”  so I can  give TOMS shoes to poor kids in need? See more about it here.

Do you have a “My Gutsy Story®” you’d like to share?

NOW is the time to submit your “My Gutsy Story®.” Please see guidelines below and contact Sonia Marsh at: sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

Please read and share our first  March’s 2013 story by Bonnie Kassel,and our second by Owen Jones.

You can find all the information, and our new sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story®” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here

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Valentine’s Day Winner of “My Gutsy Story®” Contest

February 14, 2013 by Sonia Marsh 7 Comments

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Congratulations Mary Gottshcalk. Your inspiring story about quitting your corporate life and following your passion, won the most votes, and you’re the winner of the January “My Gutsy Story®” contest.

My Gutsy Story 1st placeMary Gottschalk

In 2nd place, Michael Jay who wrote a beautiful coming of age story.

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In 3rd place, Linda Joy Myers. She was just one vote shy of Michael Jay.An amazing story about yearning for her mother’s love and acceptance and forgiveness.

My Gutsy Story 3rd placeLinda Joy Myers

And the uplifting story about how cancer changed Christine Lewry.

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Thanks to all four of you for inspiring us, and Happy Valentine’s Day.

We have a new sponsor today. Please check out our contest page to see the updated list.

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Do you have a “My Gutsy Story®” you’d like to share?

NOW is the time to submit your “My Gutsy Story®” and get published in our Anthology. Please contact Sonia Marsh at: sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

Please read and share our first  February’s 2013 story by Sandra Bornstein,  and our second by Anne Loney. 

You can find all the information, and our new sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story®” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here

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 2 Free Gifts for you on Valentine’s Day

1). I’m offering a Free Copy of my memoir: Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family’s Year of Gutsy Living on A Tropical Island to the first person who submits their “My Gutsy Story®” “LOVE STORY” which we shall feature on this site. Please see guidelines here.

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2). Ferris Robinson is offering a Free Download of her book, Dogs and Love, Stories of Fidelity all day today. Thank you Ferris.

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