Akiane Kramarik
is an incredible young artist who is self taught.
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Alexandra Scott
raised money for cancer research through her nationwide lemonade stands.
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Alicia O'Brien
was the inspiration for Cherie Bennett's novel, Zink.
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Ana Dodson
formed Peruvian Hearts to provide Peruvian orphans an education.
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Anne Frank
wrote: 'Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart. '
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Anne Frank
'I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.'
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Anthony D. Leanna
started
the 'Heavenly Hats Foundation' at the
age of 10.
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Ashley Rhodes-Courter
is an advocate for foster children and adoption rights.
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Austin Gutwein
founded Hoops of Hope.
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Bethany Hamilton
survived a shark attack and inspired the world
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Bilaal Rajan
is the founder of Making Change Now and Canada's child ambassador to UNICEF.
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Brandon Keefe
provides books to
underfunded
libraries in his
hometown.
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Caine Monroy
created a cardboard arcade in his father's shop.
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Calista M. Pierce
makes and sells crafts to raise money for the Special Olympics.
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Catherine Malonza
saved her brother's life.
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Clara Hale
was foster mother and founder of the Hale House.
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Connie O'Connell
was a hero and inspiration to her family.
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Craig Kielburger
believes kids can change the world.
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Deland Chan
started an environmental group at the YMCA in New York City.
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Elizabeth Cline
is a hero to her sister, Hallie.
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Ellie Wen
created a website to help people learn to speak English.
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Gerson Andres Florez Perez
was nominated
for the Nobel Peace
Prize at age 16.
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Gina Gallant
is an inventor whose
passion is protecting the environment.
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Global Kids Leaders
volunteer
to help their
schools and
communities.
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Hannah Taylor
started the Ladybug Foundation to help the homeless in her community.
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Ibrahim Alex Bangura
makes
music that sends a
message of peace
and tolerance.
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Iqbal Masih
was a brave advocate for child labor laws in Pakistan.
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Jason Crowe
received the UN's
Global Peace &
Tolerance Award.
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Jason XV: Argonaut
Maria Victoria Ferrara
participated in 'Rainforests at the Crossroads' in Panama.
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Jason XV: Panamanian Argonaut:
Andrea Kam
participated in the 'Rainforests at the Crossroads' expedition.
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Jeneece Edroff
is a determined fundraiser who raises money to help children with serious illnesses.
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Jennifer Smith
is an author, mentor and advocate for understanding those who have dyslexia.
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Jimmy Woodard
helps community groups with his knowledge of media and technology
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John Tacket
is remembered as
a courageous,
fun-loving boy.
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Joneice
proved
how strong a
kid can be to her
sister, Kia.
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Julia
inspires her older cousin with her courage and spirited ability to overcome obstacles.
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Kristianne
is an amputee who encourages other young amputees with her positive approach to living.
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Lucy
is an autistic child who turns her disability into a strength through her imagination.
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Malala Yousafzai
speaks out for the rights of girls to have an education.
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Mattie Stepanek
is a hero to people of all ages around the world.
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Maura Welch
was recognized by NetAid for her work to spread awareness about child labor.
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Molly's Film
The Story of a Young Filmmaker
is the winner of the 8th Annual MY HERO Film Festival.
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Mory Sanberg
makes bag lunches for the homeless people in her city.
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Nickole Evans
is using technology for peace.
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Nicole Beal
inspires her friend, Ashley, with her courage and positive outlook on life.
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Nkosi Johnson
was an orphan infected by HIV who spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS.
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Peace Children
voted overwhelmingly for peace and change.
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Postpessimists
is working for change
in the Balkans.
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Ruby Bridges
bravely led the way to desegregation of schools as a child.
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Rudy
wanted to
run before he
could walk.
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Ryan Hreljac
helps build wells for clean water in Africa.
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Ryan Wayne White
devoted his life to educating the public about AIDS.
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Sadako Sasaki
inspired an international peace movement.
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Samantha Marie Rowlands
learned
to read when
others said she
couldn't.
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Skye Malik
founded the Paco Project to empower those with dyslexia.
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SLATER
is a student reporter who exudes peace and goodness everywhere she goes.
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Sophie Delezio
was an ambassador for 2008 World Youth Day.
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The Little Rock Nine
bravely fought discrimination to attend an all white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Tori Degen
is a two-time cancer survivor who shares her story to help others in need.
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Wang Yani
has been painting since
she was three
years old.
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William Kamkwamba
designed and built a windmill, at the age of 14, for his family in Malawi, Africa.
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