The situation was unbearable. Debt collectors shouted threats on the street outside of their house early in the morning, neighbors watched, and they eventually lost their house. These stresses caused Indirani and her husband to fight all the time. At one point, Indirani attempted to commit suicide by pouring kerosene over her head and lighting it…
Loan turmoil, suicide attempt creates a leader
Ten miles, 704 laps, six hours, one goal
On Dec. 30, 2010, 17-year-old Erick Skaff decided to do what he does best to raise money and awareness for people in need of clean water: swim. The result? Coverage from the local Flint, Michigan, ABC and NBC new stations, three newspaper articles, and $15,095, which will bring clean water to more than 600 people. “It exceeded my expectations for sure,” Erick said…
