Alana Ethridge Shines Both on Stage and Off

When one of my musician friends, Scott Isbell, came to me and told me about his friend , Alana Ethridge, I had no idea how inspiring this young lady was. In today's tough, competitive world, it is refreshing to find there are still some that do things to help others, just because it is the right thing to do and because they can. Alana is one of those people. A show biz veteran at the age of 14, Alana has a resume that includes Print ads and TV Comericals, TV, (Most notably in 2006/2007 season of Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader )., theater, music videos, and no less than 13 movies including "A Simple Promise" and "Until The Music Stops" and she is The National Spokesperson for "Story Time For Me". But what makes her stand out is her Mentorship program.

Alana's Achievers is a program Alana started to help kid pursue their dreams. As an actress, Alana knows it not only takes hard work to fulfill your dreams, but it funding as well.

"I feel that it's important to start a mentor program to help other kids achieve their dreams and set positive goals in life. I want to help as many kids as I can, especially, the ones from families who do not have transportation or have the money to participate in after school activities whether it's sports, music classes, dance classes, acting, being a Boy or Girl Scout, or go to the neighborhood park." she explains. Alana's Achievers focus is on encouraging good habits for kids, from maintaining good grades to eating healthy and exercising.

In order for Alana to raise funds, she and fellow cast-mate from Are You As Smart As a 5th Grader, Jacob Hays teamed up with Mediak Corp to produce a personalized DVD for the younger kids, "You Can Do Anything" Not only is your child's name on cover, but the name is also added into the lyrics of the songs. Up beat and encouraging, this DVD has inspired many kids all ready and has funded several grants from the Alana's Achievers.

Now, one would think that is enough, but not Alana. She is also active with Kourtney's Krew - helping to raise money to assist young Kourney Najjar and others with the huge mountain medical expenses from multiple organ transplants.

How would one describe this amazing young lady? Alana's Achievers Twitter stream says it best "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving. ~ Albert Einstein" . That is the way Alana lives. Her heart and spirit make her a very bright star both on stage and off.