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Virginia Gildrie
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The Gildries were a literacy
team. As the story goes, soon after
Virginia started tutoring she took Gil along to help
with chores. Both were hooked. And for
30 years they were at the center of the literacy
cause in St. Petersburg. Gil passed away in
July 2005 and Virgina sold her home and moved to an
assisted living center where she is busier than ever
— tutoring students 5 days a week. In 2003 the
Gildries selfless dedication to literacy was
recognized when they received the
Governors
"Points of Light"
Award. Wonderful
people who changed more lives than we will ever
know.
In this conversation, Virgina talks about the
literacy problem in America and appeals for
volunteers. Listen. Then give a part of
yourself to the cause.
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Courtland "Gil" Gildrie
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