![]() Google did not share with TODAY Parents when Alithia submitted her artwork for the contest or if the company has plans to share her art in the future, but did provide a written statement, saying Alithia's "story and art profoundly touched us, and we wanted to honor her family's request to share her unique talents that were so tragically taken as a result of senseless violence. Five finalists are set to be announced on Thursday, July 28. ![]() Young artists can submit applications for the Doodle for Google contest from January through March. "Alithia was 10 years old." Actor Matthew McConaughey holds a picture made by Alithia Ramirez, 10, who was killed in the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. ![]() "Her mother said of this drawing, she said, 'You know we never really talked to her about heaven before but somehow she knew,'" he added. While speaking, McConaughey held up a self-portrait Alithia drew, showing her friend, in heaven, looking down on her and drawing the very same picture. Related: Fallout intensifies from Uvalde ‘hallway’ video "They told us that showing someone else Alithia's art would in some way keep her alive." "Ryan and Jessica were eager to share Alithia's art with us and said that if we can share it, that somehow maybe that would make Alithia smile in heaven," McConaughey said, at times growing emotional and fighting back tears. ![]() The actor said her parents shared Alithia's artwork with him, and on June 7, during a White House press briefing, McConaughey shared Alithia's artwork with the world as he called for common sense gun reform. On 12th March 1989, Tim Berners-Lee had submitted the Information Management: A. d4g/honoringalithia/Ī day after the shooting, actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey traveled to Uvalde and met with some of the victim's family members, including Alithia's parents, Ryan and Jessica. Todays Google Doodle (March 12) celebrates 30 years of the World Wide Web. "I want people to be happy when they see my passion in art." 10-year-old Alithia Haven Ramirez's Doodle for Google submission. "I want the world to see my art and show the world what I can do,” an excerpt from Alithia's submission reads, which is also displayed underneath her drawing.
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