Vicki Kramer
In the Lifetime original movie Homeless to Harvard, Elizabeth Murray fought against incredible odds going from living on the streets to winning a scholarship to Harvard.
This is the passionate and true story of Liz's personal triumphs over poverty when there was nothing to believe in, but herself. Her sheer will to overcome her negative plight in life pushed her into becoming a valuable asset to herself, and to society.
Liz never received positive reinforcement from home because her home didn't radiate a healthy, wholesome environment. Her parents were strung out on drugs and booze. Going hungry was normal. Heating and bathing were luxuries they knew about via television.
At 15 years of age, Liz was living on the streets supporting herself by begging and stealing. When her mom died of AIDS, she forced herself to look at her dismal future. Not liking the prospects, she decided to focus on improving herself. She decided to return to high school.
She applied herself. She made the high grades. She slept inside subway trains. She washed dishes. She did what she had to do whether she wanted to or not. And when the opportunity came up--she interviewed and won a New York Times scholarship to Harvard.
Liz is an extraordinary woman and human being. She epitomizes what mindset, will and action can accomplish when applied. She believes that bad things happen to everyone--but you either rise above it or remain in its grip.
When life happens, will you continue pushing forward? Even if nobody's in your corner. Even if you've accrued major setbacks. Or even if you were forced to go in reverse.
Will you rise above your circumstances?
Have a Vicktorious Day!
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