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Local family receives prizes from #SabasHeroes contest

Cole Ludwig, 11, received a new pair of Wrangler jeans for himself and his mom thanks to the #SabasHeroes giveaway from Saba’s Stores and CLN.

#SabasHeroes contest

#SabasHeroesCole Ludwig, 11, received a new pair of Wrangler jeans for himself and his mom thanks to the #SabasHeroesย giveaway from Sabaโ€™s Western Wear stores and Cowboy Lifestyle Network. The contest ran in December and asked entrants to post a photo on social media of their โ€œPersonal American Heroโ€ who makes a difference in their lives. Three winners were chosen including Coleโ€™s grandmother, who nominated Cole as her hero.
Linda Ludwig, Coleโ€™s grandmother, said Cole inspires her. Cole was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, meaning the left side of his heart #SabasHeroesdidnโ€™t completely develop. Cole faced three major heart surgeries in his
childhood โ€“ the first when he was only 3 days old. Cole uses a wheelchair and also has a genetic disorder, cerebral palsy, hypothyroidism and epilepsy. He makes regular visits to numerous doctors including a specialist for catheterizations to help identify and repair any heart issues. Cole also has a service dog that helps monitor his seizures.

โ€œCole has been my hero since he was born because he pulls through everything with a smile on his face,โ€ Linda said.
In February the Ludwig family enjoyed a shopping trip to the Sabaโ€™s store in Mesa on Superstition Springs Boulevard. Cole apparently inspired the Sabaโ€™s staff too. Initially, Coleโ€™s prize was a pair of Cinch jeans. But once store staff met and spent some time with Cole, they decided to give him an extra gift ofย a belt too.
#SabasHeroesContest winner Linda was also slated received her prize of a pair of jeans,
which she gave to Coleโ€™s mom Yvonne. Yvonne chose a pair of Rock and Roll jeans. During this trip to Sabaโ€™s, staff learned that Coleโ€™s dad works for the Gilbert Fire Department. The Sabaโ€™s team wanted to thank him too, and gifted him with a brand-new pair of Justin boots.

โ€œCole just loved this event,โ€ said mom Yvonne. โ€œHeโ€™s worn the belt every day since. He was thrilled.โ€

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Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather and zumba. As a writer, sheโ€™s covered technology, medical and travel topics.

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