Being a teen-ager can unleash a storm of emotions, questions, and unexpected discoveries. So can an experience with cancer. Now just imagine the perfect storm when teen-agers are impacted by cancer — either themselves or someone they love.
One way to work through that storm is through storytelling. Thanks to the generosity of the Nashville Predators Foundation, teens in grades 9-12 who have been impacted by cancer have the chance to tell their story and compete for a $500 cash prize.
One winning essay will be chosen in each of two categories: stories told by teen-aged cancer survivors or stories told by teen-agers who have experienced a family member or close friend diagnosed with cancer.
If you know a high schooler who has been impacted by cancer, please encourage them to enter the contest.
Contest Details:
- Essays should be at least 500 words and no more than 2,000 words long. (Really, no more than 2,000. Those that exceed 2,000 will not be considered).
- Essays must be typed and double spaced.
- A panel of judges will review the essays and narrow the group to the 10 best. Then a panel of celebrities (we’ll tell you more about them later) will score those 10 to determine the winner in each category.
- Essays and the completed contest entry form must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2012.
HOW TO ENTER
You may mail the form or submit your entry via email.
The mailing address is “It’s Always Something” Teen Essay Contest, Gilda’s Club Nashville, 1707 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
If you have questions, email Megan Ingram or call (615) 329-1124.
