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Latest Contest Entries

Family Celebrations Are Gold!
Merry Graham and the Graham Family

Let's celebrate endurance, accomplishment and determination! Every member of our family has displayed these traits. Now it's time to hand them their well-deserved gold medal.
Mini vans wants a break
Sergio Blandon

We need a break as much as our mini van needs a break from us. I drive a lot so the last thing I want to do is drive during our vacation.
Belated honeymoon and break from work
Anna P

Down in the Valley
Morris Elfenbaum

Winning a vacation where we can get away and spend some time together will not only help our relationship but it will also give me a chance to get rested and my wife a chance to relax.  I know
A New Dream
Jesus Ruvalcaba

A failing US economy made our American Dream slip right through our fingers. The company I work for downsized, my wife was laid off, our home loan was immediately revoked.
Little Boy Needs to Smile
James N.

My son's hopes and dreams of having a fun summer have been dashed.  He has been housebound for a month so far but is making a steady recovery. 
I'm every woman and man.Time is short so is my money.Mama wants to see Hawaii.
Edwena Wright

It feels good to stop thinking about me,it's not about me.Writing this has helped me appreciate my Mom even more. Being a care giver is a very hard and demanding job.My Mom has been a care giv
Good luck all of you who really need a vacation...
Justin

I was planning on proposing to my girlfriend on the trip if I were to win, but after reading some of the entries, I realized that some of you need and deserve a vacation way more than I do.  I
3 Friends!
Brianna McPhatter

My Sister - "Paying it forward."
Terri Reynolds

"Paying it forward," should be a way of life for everyone and Terri is an inspiration to me and others around her.  She is determined to beat it (Multiple Sclerosis), and thus far she has been