Dec 07, 2025

Lincoln Elementary third-grader Cora Calcara wins $100 in Make a Difference Contest

Posted Dec 07, 2025 1:00 PM
Lincoln Elementary third grader Cora Calcara received a giant $100 check from OPI and Golden Belt Printing as the first December weekly winner in Eagle Media's Make a Difference Contest. Calcara and her teacher, Mrs. Arias, are now eligible for the monthly prize.
Lincoln Elementary third grader Cora Calcara received a giant $100 check from OPI and Golden Belt Printing as the first December weekly winner in Eagle Media's Make a Difference Contest. Calcara and her teacher, Mrs. Arias, are now eligible for the monthly prize.

Great Bend Post

The Beatles wrote it, Joe Cocker made it famous, and now, Lincoln Elementary School third grader Cora Calcara is living it. Cora was recently selected as Eagle Media’s first Make a Difference weekly winner for the month of December. She was presented a giant $100 check from OPI & Golden Belt Printing. Cora is making a difference by helping friends when they need help.

As the first weekly winner in December, Cora is now eligible for a monthly prize that includes another $100 check and a bookbag filled with swag from other Make a Difference Contest sponsors. Cora’s teacher, Mrs. Arias, is also eligible for a $100 monthly prize now.

The Make a Difference contest, presented by OPI & Golden Belt Printing, is sponsored in part by Big Ben Custom Engraving, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Redi Mix, Francis Financial, Medical Park Pharmacy, R&R Roofing, Allstaff Chartered, Miller Plastics, Rosencrantz Bemis Water Well Service, Great Bend Rec, Jimlo Glass Center, Haz Mat Response, & Scooter's Coffee.