Alexandra Scott raised money for cancer research through her nationwide lemonade stands.Alicia O'Brien was
the inspiration for Cherie Bennett's novel, Zink.		Ana Dodson formed Peruvian Hearts to provide Peruvian orphans an education.Anne Frank wrote: 'Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart. '
Anthony D. Leanna started
the 'Heavenly Hats Foundation' at the
age of 10. 		Apps for Good: technical innovation from the minds and thumbs of disadvantaged youths Ashley Rhodes-Courter is an advocate for foster children and adoption rights.Austin Gutwein founded Hoops of Hope.
Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack and inspired the worldBob and Suzanne Wright founded Autism Speaks to help find a cure.Books flow from an American teen
to African schools 		Brandon Keefe provides books to
underfunded
libraries in his
hometown.
Calista M. Pierce makes and sells crafts to raise money for the Special Olympics.Catherine Malonza saved her brother's life.Connie O'Connell was a hero and inspiration to her family.Craig Kielburger believes kids can change the world.
Deland Chan started an environmental group at the YMCA in New York City. Elizabeth Cline
is a hero to her
sister, Hallie.		Film Festival 2005
Ellie Wen created a website to help people learn to speak English.		Funkor Child Art Center workds with many national and international organizations around the world to provide children with art and books.
Gerson Andres Florez Perez was nominated
for the Nobel Peace
Prize at age 16.		Ghana schoolboy launches his own Somalia famine fundraiser Gina Gallant is an inventor whose
passion is protecting the environment.		Global Kids Leaders volunteer
to help their
schools and
communities.
Hannah Taylor started the Ladybug Foundation to help the homeless in her community.Ibrahim Alex Bangura makes
music that sends a
message of peace
and tolerance.		iEARN connects the globe through technology.Iqbal Masih was a brave advocate for child labor laws in Pakistan.
Jason Crowe received the UN's
Global Peace &
Tolerance Award.		Jason XV: Argonaut
Maria Victoria Ferrara
participated in
'Rainforests at
the Crossroads'
in Panama.		Jason XV: Panamanian Argonaut:
Andrea Kam
participated in
the 'Rainforests at
the Crossroads'
expedition.		Jimmy Woodard helps community groups with his knowledge of media and technology
John Tacket is remembered as
a courageous,
fun-loving boy.		Joneice proved
how strong a
kid can be to her
sister, Kia.		Julia inspires her older cousin with her courage and spirited ability to overcome obstacles.Kristianne is an amputee who encourages other young amputees with her positive approach to living.
Mattie Stepanek is a hero to people of all ages around the world.Maura Welch was recognized by NetAid for her work to spread awareness about child labor.Melinda Rose Hathaway used
the Internet to
encourage other
children with
cancer, too.		Mory Sanberg makes bag lunches for the homeless people in her city.
Nickole Evans is using technology for peace.Nicole Beal inspires her friend, Ashley, with her courage and positive outlook on life.Nkosi Johnson was an orphan infected by HIV who spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS. Peace Children voted
overwhelmingly for
peace and change.
Postpessimists is working for change
in the Balkans.		Ruby Bridges bravely led the way to desegregation of schools as a child.Rudy wanted to
run before he
could walk.		Ryan Hreljac helps build wells for clean water in Africa.
Ryan Wayne White devoted his life to educating the public about AIDS.Sadako Sasaki inspired an international peace movement.Samantha Marie Rowlands learned
to read when
others said she
couldn't.		SLATER is a
student reporter
who exudes peace
and goodness everywhere she goes.
Sophie Delezio was an ambassador for 2008 World Youth Day.The Little Rock Nine bravely fought discrimination to attend an all white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas.Tori Degen is a two-time cancer survivor who shares her story to help others in need.Wang Yani has
been painting since
she was three
years old.
  
William Kamkwamba designed and built a windmill, at the age of 14, for his family in Malawi, Africa.XIV Argonauts broadcasted their explorations of the Channel Islands.  

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