dedicated – adj. having very strong support for or loyalty to a person, group or cause

passion – n. a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something

hearings – n. meetings or sessions at which evidence and arguments about a crime, complaint or issue are presented to a person or group who will have to decide on what action should be taken

advocate – v. to support or argue for a cause, person or a policy

soap opera – n. a television program that has continuing stories about the daily lives and problems of a group of people