Inspiring Elliott, now a sophomore, continues to serve

At the age of 19, sophomore Kristin Elliott has not only completed her first year at Baylor; she’s also battled cancer in her leg and lungs and raised nearly $300,000 for an orphanage and AIDS clinic in Zambia. But her work isn’t done, and she continues to raise money for the project. That’s why Houston’s KPRC Channel 2 recently honored her with a Jefferson Award, given for extraordinary public service. (Click here for their video.)

She also was given a hero’s welcome at a school in Maryland where she was a guest speaker in May. Elliott was touched by letters she received from students there after they read of her story last year, and so she jumped at the chance to come speak when invited. One 14-year-old student told the local newspaper that reading about Elliott’s work inspired him to take a mission trip to Nicaragua with his church in January. “She’s just the greatest influence you can have,” he said.

Sic ’em, Kristin!