White House Honors Manasquan Resident as Hurricane Sandy 'Champion of Change'

A Manasquan resident was honored this morning among 17 people who are "Champions of Change." The honor highlights work done in direct response to Hurricane Sandy. Wendy Kubu Callahan was honored this morning at the White House.

Here is the complete announcement from the White House press office:

The White House honors Wendy Kubu Callahan of Manasquan as one of seventeen people who are Hurricane Sandy “Champions of Change.” This Champions event highlights people and organizations directly involved in response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy.  These hidden heroes implemented innovative, collaborative solutions to meet the unique needs of communities and neighborhoods as they worked to rebuild after the devastating effects of this disaster. 

“As soon as a disaster hits, we see citizens come together to help those in need. Time and again, we have seen the courage and heroism of first responders, organizations, and ordinary people in providing relief, recovery, and care, and these Hurricane Sandy champions of change are no exception. From providing up-to-the-minute news, to assisting with long-term recovery to showing compassion to neighbors to donating vital supplies, these ordinary heroes are an inspiration to us all,” said Paulette Aniskoff, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Engagement.  

The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White house to feature groups of Americans – individuals, businesses and organizations – who are doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. 

To watch this event live, visit www.whitehouse.gov/live at 10:30 am ET on April 24th.  To learn more about the White House Champions of Change program and nominate a Champion, visitwww.whitehouse.gov/champions.

Wendy Kubu Callahan, The Vic Kubu Long Blue Line Scholarship and Disaster Relief Fund (The VIC Fund)

Manasquan, NJ

The VIC Fund (Victory in Crisis) came to life from the dream of one man with a passion for helping kids.  It started in 2002 as the Long Blue Line Scholarship Fund to help kids go to college.  The VIC Fund emerged with the same mission in response to the desperate need of our communities as a result of Hurricane Sandy.  They are dedicated to the creed of Effort, Teamwork, and Commitment to kids.