HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — One Cabell County Girl Scout has received the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve: The Gold Award.
Samantha Bowen, a student at Huntington High School and an Ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, developed a project to help combat a stray cat problem in her home community.
Through her project, Live Long and Pawspurr, Bowen created a series of videos to share on social media and raised more than $9,000 in sponsorships to help aid her in trapping stray and feral cats then getting them veterinary care — including spaying or neutering if necessary.
Bowen’s goal for the project was to help educate those in her community on ways to help the stray cat population in Huntington, as well as raising funds to help at least 50 cats. By the time she concluded her project, she had blown past that goal to help 150 cats.
By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Samantha has become a community leader. Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.
“Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award is truly a remarkable achievement, and she exemplifies leadership in all its forms,” said Beth Casey, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond. “Samantha saw a need in her community and took action. Her extraordinary dedication, perseverance and leadership is making the world a better place.”
For more information about the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond, visit http://bdgsc.org.