Christie Bradshaw: My Hero

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My Hero Who says heroes have to be special or different? They just have to be willing to take the first step and the next. It isn’t always easy to put others before yourself. It can be even more difficult to manage both a business and a family. Despite all these odds, Christie Bradshaw, my hero, does both. She is hardworking, supportive, and a caring leader. My hero would do anything for me, would yours? Christie Bradshaw has illustrated hard work many times in her life. While raising four children as a single mother, she attended college to further her education. Christie worked one job while paying all the bills of the house. This hard work has allowed her to put a roof over the heads of her children. Through her persistent dedication,

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