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Robyn Rosenberger: Empowering Child Superheroes
Today, millions of American children are thriving with serious medical conditions. They’re our superheroes. And fortunately, there is a woman in Seattle named Robyn Rosenberger who is committed to making capes for these young superheroes. When Robyn Rosenberger started sewing capes she made them for her son, nephew, and dog. But after reading the blog [...]
William Lourcey: Child Activist Against Hunger
There are millions of children around the world who are doing their part to help others and inspiring us adults to do the same. William Lourcey, founder of Friends Reaching Our Goals (FROGs), is one of these young innovators. He is determined to feed those that are homeless or in poverty. A few years ago [...]
John Butterill: Virtual Photo Walks
John Butterill is a great hero. John brings freedom to people’s lives who are imprisoned by their different circumstances. Heis a photographer who has enjoyed the magnificent beauty of nature most of his life. One day he decided to attach a phone to his camera and hang out with five individuals who were at home [...]
New Zealand: Human Chain Saves Lives
It only took a few seconds for a 12 year old boy to begin to drown in the vicious surf of a New Zealand beach. Constable Paul Bailey was on the beach and acted immediately when he saw the boy was drowning. The moment he jumped into the surf to save the boy he realized [...]
Vanis Buckholz: Youngster Eco-Activist
Americans have thrown away 161 million tons of materials in one year. Fortunately, young entrepreneurs like 10-year-old Vanis Buckholz are trying to change that. Vanis Buckholz is from Corona del Mar, California, a state with impressive recycling statistics. According to the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery, nearly 22 billion California Refund Value (CRV) [...]
Shelby Grebenc: The Egg Girl
Shelby Grebenc of Broomfield, Colorado is a 13 year old young woman who is a source of pure joy, hope and love in our fragile world. Shelby’s family was spiraling into bankruptcy. Her father had a job but Shelby’s mother is a pharmacist who developed severe disabling Multiple Sclerosis. Her mother could not move or even get [...]
Luma Mufleh: Refugee Advocate
Thirteen million refugees worldwide are running from dreadful circumstances like war. It’s hard for adults to start over, but it’s even harder for kids who’ve had their childhoods cut short. Luckily, people like Luma Mufleh are changing that. Luma Mufleh was born in Amman, Jordan. She traveled to the U.S. to attend Smith College and [...]
Pushpa Basnet: Nepalese Children Activist
Since 2007, CNN Heroes has recognized people, like Robin Lim, who are changing our world. This year, one of the heroes is the Nepalese children activist, Pushpa Basnet. In 2005, Basnet found her calling as a college student studying social work at Kathmandu University in Nepal. One day she visited a local women’s prison for [...]
Malala Yousufzai: Symbol of Courage
By: Dr. Kathleen Hall, Founder and CEO of Mindful Living Network Malala Yousufzai is a beautiful, bright, passionate young girl who created a blog writing about how the Taliban extremists were terrorizing girls and women in Pakistan. Her young voice brought a young, fresh, authentic perspective on the oppression of women her society. Her dream [...]
Jay Leno: World Class Boss
In recent years many of the top companies in America have practiced extreme downsizing, closing down stores and laying off workers. Fortunately there are bosses, like Jay Leno, who are doing their part to look after their employees. The entertainment industry is not immune to the current economic state of our country. Jay Leno and [...]
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