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Jodi
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Jodi O’Donnell-Ames is an inspirational speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, and founder of Hope Loves Company, the only non-profit committed to helping the children and grandchildren of ALS patients. Jodi is also the author of three books, The Stars that Shine, Someone I Love Has ALS, and her new book, Hope Givers.
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Jodi was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards, including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder’s Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governor's Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she has presented a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose.
My grief morphed into energy and purpose and I learned to apply it in a very positive way. I allowed myself to live again and now I'm using my experience and passion to help others.
Jodi O'Donnell-Ames