Liam Doyle (2008)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2008-06-15
Duration: 00:05:30
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Doyle, Liam | People with disabilities
Contributors:
- Mayon, Cory Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Craig, Susannah Interviewee
- Menard, Joyce Interviewee
- Nieheisel, Mary Interviewee
- Doyle, Liam Interviewee
- Grefe, Holly Interviewee
- Richard, Barret Interviewee
- Handley, Ben Interviewee
- Welch, John Interviewee
- Richert, Nick Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2008 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Liam Doyle, a senior at Lafayette High School. Doyle was born two months premature and is paralyzed. He is an outstanding student, a member of the honor choir, and a performer at state and local music festivals. He also volunteers at Camp Bon Coeur, a camp for children with heart defects, and the Acadiana Therapeutic Riding program for children with special needs. Hosts: Cory Mayon and Beth Courtney