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Commitment and solidarity, Guillermina Cataldo is an adobe woman who is dedicated to repairing homes of destitute grandparents in San Esteban, Valparaíso, and who has nearly 10,000 votes to become the winner of the New Heroes 2018.
The social initiative that drives for 9 years Caja Los Heroes aims to enhance and reinforce the values that represent the institution, to recognize the "heroic people" "who help others anonymously and disinterestedly, and disseminate inspiring and exemplary content of Chilean society.
The winner was grateful to receive this recognition. "I'm very excited for this award, the truth is that I never imagined so many people will know my story," he said.
The other two finalists of New Heroes 2018 were Ricardo Gonzalez, who offers the disabled, seniors and firefighters of the city free of charge, his collective. d & # 39; Antofagasta; and Ciro Michea, who founded the "Abriguemonos" campaign to collect the mattresses and clothes delivered by Santiago's poor.
In his speech at the presentation of the results, José Francisco Yuraszeck, chaplain Hogar de Cristo and president of the jury of 2018 declared that these stories "make us grow in spirit, believe that in Chile, we are capable of solidarity, we understand each other as brothers, even beyond the borders.This is very good news that we must emphasize. "
Alfredo Kunze, President of the Board of Directors of Los Héroes added that "we are extremely proud of all the anonymous heroes who work for a more equitable and united society For nine years, we have been viewing incredible stories thanks to this project that deeply fills us "
The social initiative received nearly a thousand nominations and a jury composed of journalists Rodrigo Guendelman and Macarena Pizarro; the director of Mujer Impacta, María Paz Tagle; the chaplain of Hogar de Cristo, José Francisco Yuraszeck; the president of the National Foundation for Combating Poverty, Rodrigo Jordán; and Los Heroes general manager Alejandro Muñoz selected the three finalists for Nuevos Heroes 2018. The final decision was made by the more than 20,000 people who participated in the online vote throughout Chile. In addition to distinguishing Guillermina, Ciro and Ricardo, Los Héroes has awarded an award for his athletic career to Olympic gymnast Tomás González.
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