Linda Fondren started Shape Up Vicksburg to help her hometown lose weight . The nonprofit organization has been working with the city for more than a year and is now offering free classes in fitness at local schools as well as online classes. Fondren calls the selection `` a gift '' that she can use to help others who are struggling .
Linda Fondren started Shape Up Vicksburg to help her hometown lose weight . On being selected as a Top 10 CNN Hero : `` I was overjoyed '' Fondren calls the selection `` a gift '' that she can use to help others who are struggling .