An Elon University senior nominated the winner of this year’s Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame contest, a nationwide annual competition that recognizes “the extraordinary stories of everyday people.”
Kendra Nickel (Class of 2008) nominated Melanie Goldish, 48, founder of the nonprofit group SuperSibs! Goldish visited Elon in 2004 after she was named one of five “Hometown Heroes,” and like the Energizer award, it was Nickel who submitted her name for consideration.
“I nominated her for it because I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving,” Nickel said. “From the very beginning I figured she would win because the award is about her, about perseverance, about taking negative situations and making them positive.
“I’m really proud of her. And I think it’s an amazing thing that will do good things for her organization.”
Nickel knows Goldish through volunteer work for the Illinois-based SuperSibs!, an organization that helps kids cope when a sibling suffers from a serious illness. Baseball great Cal Ripken Jr. will present Goldish with her award at the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 20 in St. Louis.
Goldish has authored “Top Tips for Parent Caregivers During the Bone Marrow Transplant Process” and is a frequent speaker at national cancer-related events.
Nickel knows Goldish through volunteer work for the Illinois-based SuperSibs!, an organization that helps kids cope when a sibling suffers from a serious illness. Baseball great Cal Ripken Jr. will present Goldish with her award at the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 20 in St. Louis.
“Three years into college to remember and nominate me when this came to her? That was such an incredible honor,” said Goldish, who was among 10 finalists for the honor. “I remember when I met her she was immediately so responsible and thorough and professional as a high school student. It was surprising and refreshing and delightful.”
Goldish has authored “Top Tips for Parent Caregivers During the Bone Marrow Transplant Process” and is a frequent speaker at national cancer-related events.