By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
A Lyons toddler is up for some big national recognition and he needs your help. Johnny Wood, 3, has made it as a top-10 finalist in the National Toddler of the Year contest sponsored by Toys for Tots and Hasbro. Online voting is free to the public and ends Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
"Johnny was nominated for the Toddler of the Year contest after we saw it online and thought it would be a fun way to share his big personality and heart with others," said Johnny's mother, Sierra Sheridan. "He loves helping people, and this contest felt like the perfect fit to celebrate him."
Johnny is known around Lyons as a “wild child with a huge heart.” He loves helping his dad work on his classic 1970½ Camaro, fishing, and riding his electric dirt bike. Most of all, he has a gift for making people smile — always eager to help anyone who looks like they need a little sunshine in their life.
"Johnny has such a big heart for helping others, whether it’s working in the garage with his dad, picking up tools, or just being eager to help anyone who looks like they need a hand," Sheridan said. "He’s adventurous, full of energy, and has a kindness that shines through even at such a young age. Voting for Johnny is a way to celebrate that spirit and cheer on a little boy who loves life and giving back in his own sweet way."
At only three years old, Johnny does not totally understand the contest, but he knows people are “cheering for him” and that makes him really happy. He loves to know people are voting.
The winner of the contest receives $25,000, a starring role in a national ad campaign, a trip to a Peppa Pig theme park, and the honor of leading the Hollywood Christmas parage.
CLICK HERE to cast your vote for Johnny.