Madeline Dempsey from Carlyle Designated a Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Madeline Dempsey from Carlyle, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned by helping people with disabilities.
Madeline has a personal connection with the Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center. Having been a rider there herself, she wanted to give back to a place that is dear to her. Madeline led a team to make enhancements to the center’s sensory garden. Madeline and her team installed a handicapped swing and bench in the sensory garden. Madeline’s project is sure to be enjoyed by other riders for years to come.
As they take action to transform their world, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skills and prove they are the leaders our community and world need. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. Since the highest award was established in 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable.
“I learned how to help people with disabilities,” stated Madeline, when reflecting on her Gold Award project.
Madeline is the daughter of Kelly Dempsey. She is currently a freshman at Carlyle High School. Madeline is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, and Girl Scout Gold Award.
November 30, 2022
