Community Hero 2007
Hillary Brault
Hillary is a 14-year-old girl with a spunky personality that shines through her smile. Nicknamed “Hills” by her family, she craves french fries with ranch dip and enjoys spending time in the pool or watching movies. Anyone who knows her will tell you that basketball has long been Hillary’s preferred sport, and she’s always loved to dance and sing. Hillary listens to pop music and Christian rock. Like most girls her age, she has a wee bit of an interest in boys.
Now confined to a wheelchair as a result of a recent brain stem stroke, Hillary must learn how to walk, talk, eat, and swallow all over again. But none of this has weakened her daily determination to recover. Hillary’s “warrior” attitude guides her through the darkest moments, says her mother Kaylene. “She faces such hard things every day and always manages to get past them. She never gives up. I admire her personal will and strength. Hillary greets each day with a smile…she is our angel.”
With her courageous heart and incredible determination, Hillary personifies the fundamental qualities of a hero.
