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SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Jocelyn Goldring

Published online on Monday, Jul. 14, 2008

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Where she lives: Near Barstow and Forkner avenues

Occupation, age: She will be a Fresno State senior this fall and works part time at Sierra HR Partners in Fresno, 20

Family: Her parents are Kimberly and Michael. She has two sisters, Alexis, 16, and Rachael, 15

Why should we know her? Goldring has been involved with Camp Taylor (an organization that provides free summer camps for children with congenital heart defects and their families) for five years. Rachael, whom Jocelyn Goldring calls her hero, was born with a congenital heart defect.

There are family camps at Wonder Valley Ranch in Sanger and Hawaii and youth and teen camps in Livermore.

Goldring is a counselor at the teen and youth camps and helps at the Sanger family camp; she is activities director of the Hawaii camp.

Three years ago Goldring founded Supporting Interacting Brothers and Sisters (SIBS), a support group for siblings of those with congenital heart defects. Two years ago she started the Festival of Hearts Extravaganza, a Camp Taylor fundraiser held each February in Fresno. The event, which includes dinner and live and silent auctions, has raised $110,000 for the nonprofit Camp Taylor Inc. Proceeds are used for various things, including funding camps and activities.

"Camp Taylor is pretty much my life," Goldring says. "I've seen firsthand what it does in people's lives. My sister was so shy and timid. Camp Taylor totally changed her. She's all personality now. It's phenomenal."

Rachael attends the summer camps, is a mentor at Camp Hawaii and helps with the Festival of Hearts. Alexis helps with the sibling support group, fundraisers and at the camps.

What are her hobbies? Scrapbooking, traveling, spending time with her sisters and boyfriend

What would she like to share with others? "If you are able, I think it's important to give back. There are so many amazing causes out there, and I have no doubt there is one for everybody. And if you don't have time, give me the money!"

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