http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/

Quote :

"On Thursday, November 5 at noon in the Brickyard, CNN will host a rally for NC State alum Doc Hendley. Doc was featured on the weekly spot "CNN Heroes" earlier this year for his project "Wine to Water," which provides clean water to people in developing countries through funds raised at wine tasting events. Because of the success and impact of his work, CNN has named Doc one of the 10 finalists to be considered for the "CNN Hero of the Year" award. The rally is an opportunity to welcome Doc home and encourage the community to vote for him for this award. Please come out and show your support for a fellow Wolfpacker."

[Edited on October 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM. Reason : I searched but didn't find anything else on this...]

10/30/2009 9:14:44 AM

cool. voted

10/30/2009 9:25:54 AM

i heard this guy on an interview on Charlotte Talks

10/30/2009 9:27:42 AM

didnt think wine-tasting events were moneymakers

10/30/2009 9:55:35 AM

THE FUCKING CATALINA WINE MIXER!!!

10/30/2009 9:59:17 AM

Definitely vote for Doc. He's a cool guy and he's doing a great thing.

10/30/2009 10:19:41 AM

Wow. Reading about all the amazing things these heroes are doing makes me feel kind of self-absorbed and worthless.

But it's really awesome the impact they're having.




[Edited on October 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM. Reason : also, I voted.]

10/30/2009 10:40:45 AM

Quote :

"Definitely vote for Doc. He's a cool guy and he's doing a great thing."

For sure. Definately a super chill dude when I hung out with him

10/30/2009 12:22:19 PM

Quote :

" Event Information Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Talley Student Center Ballroom Description Doc Hendley ‘04, founder of Wine to Water, has been named a Top 10 CNN Hero by a panel that includes Gen. Colin Powell, Ted Turner and Phil Jackson. Hendley runs a Boone-based nonprofit that works to bring clean water to needy people around the world. Hendley will serve as the Homecoming 2009 keynote speaker. He will discuss his travels and his work. You can vote for Hendley as CNN Hero of the Year, and see a short segment on his work, by visiting: http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/blog/2009/10/02/alumnus-named-a-top-10-cnn-hero-for-2009/#more-4637 Forum Credit & Spirit Points Students may receive Scholars forum and First Year College forum credit. Organizations participating in the Homecoming Spirit Competition can get attendance points as well."

11/4/2009 11:11:12 AM

I went to high school with him. saw this on facebook, the guy definitely is a different person than he was in high school, I never would have guessed he'd be doing something like this. He was basically like wooderson from dazed and confused.

But it's pretty fucking awesome what he's doing now. It's easy to demand that the government help people, but people who actually dedicate a significant part of their lives for the benefit of others are way too rare.

11/4/2009 6:16:06 PM

i voted for the guy teaching underprivileged kids ...


http://heroes.cnn.com/confirmvote.aspx?id=06&lang=1

11/4/2009 6:33:21 PM

LOL is his name really Doc?

that's badass. I'm sure he's named after Doc Holladay.

11/4/2009 6:35:04 PM

Voted for Doc!

11/4/2009 6:44:53 PM

awesome

i voted

11/4/2009 6:48:51 PM

^^^

His first name is Dixon, I don't know when/why he started going by Doc. we're not like good friends or anything.

11/4/2009 9:52:30 PM

Quote :

"There is no limit on the number of times you may vote for the Hero of the Year. "

oh shit, if i get some time later i may take advantage of this

11/5/2009 9:56:05 AM

I first met Doc through my brother and their old crew he and my SIL used to hang with...I remember when he first left for Darfur. He used to date something-another barbie on here

that said...definitely voted. my mouth dropped when I saw him on the news tonight; he still looks the same!

11/5/2009 7:34:15 PM

^^
let's vote honorably, please

11/5/2009 7:43:51 PM

anyone go to the thing on the brickyard?


i voted for him

11/5/2009 11:27:57 PM

here's the brickyard rally

11/6/2009 3:59:26 PM

So, did he win or not....

11/8/2009 10:46:04 AM

^Voting goes through mid-November.

When I read the N&O article on this, I was shocked by how many people die of cholera and other water-bourne illnesses each year. It's in the millions; mostly children. What he is doing is really impressive, especially considering that he's doing it in some risky areas in terms of political instability.

11/8/2009 8:08:33 PM

He better win. Yet another thing you put in a carolinafag's face.

[Edited on November 8, 2009 at 8:17 PM. Reason : ]

11/8/2009 8:17:30 PM

bttt

11/17/2009 9:24:43 PM

11/17/2009 9:26:04 PM

Can TWW spoil yet another online poll?

Follow the power voting steps on his site just in case:

http://www.winetowater.org/

I would love to see a NCSU grad accept this honor. Regardless, I hope he raises a lot of money and keeps his efforts up.

Spoil yet another online poll people.

11/18/2009 4:25:03 PM

Who won?!

11/26/2009 10:22:29 PM

some filipino dude :/

11/26/2009 11:14:47 PM

Lame!

11/26/2009 11:43:45 PM