Christian Teen Seeks to Grant Troops' Wishes
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) - Between cramming for finals, preparing for prom and graduating, Shauna Fleming crisscrossed the country, visited the Pentagon, threw out the first pitch at a baseball game and filmed a television advertising campaign.
Not a bad way to finish high school.
Three years ago, the Orange County student started the "A Million Thanks" letter-writing campaign for U.S. troops fighting overseas. After tripling her expectations, she is starting a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to wounded soldiers.
"It's been an amazing but very humbling experience," the 18-year-old said. "I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world because it's so valuable."
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