Seven-year-old Annie Clark was sitting at her first grade desk completing a penmanship assignment. Even though her pencil was not sharp and she did not feel like writing, she did her best and surprised the world by winning a National Handwriting Contest! Read the tale of how this spirit of perseverance helped Annie win a Spelling Bee and inspire her brother to succeed as well. “Annie is a very special and determined young lady. She is a shining example that anything is possible even when the odds appear to be stacked against you. She is a true inspiration to us all.” — Glenn Beck “A beautiful story of courage and triumph” —Nick Vujicic
Seven-year-old Annie Clark was sitting at her first grade desk completing a penmanship assignment. Even though her pencil was not sharp and she did not feel like writing, she did her best and surprised the world by winning a National Handwriting Contest! Read the tale of how this spirit of perseverance helped Annie win a Spelling Bee and inspire her brother to succeed as well. “Annie is a very special and determined young lady. She is a shining example that anything is possible even when the odds appear to be stacked against you. She is a true inspiration to us all.” — Glenn Beck “A beautiful story of courage and triumph” —Nick Vujicic
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