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
and Peruvian Hearts formed an organization to provide children in Peruvian orphanages an education and hope for the future.		Anne Frank :
'When I write, I
can shake off
all my cares.'
Anthony D. Leanna started
the 'Heavenly Hats Foundation' at the
age of 10. 		Ashley Rhodes-Courter is an advocate for child and adoption rights, and works to bring attention to the plight of foster children.Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack and inspired the worldBrandon 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 courageous
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.		Film Festival 2005
Make a Wish
Tori Degen is a cancer survivor who helps others with MAKE A WISH Foundation
Gerson Andres Florez Perez was nominated
for the Nobel Peace
Prize at age 16.		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.		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.		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.
(World AIDS Orphans Day is May 7.)
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 contracted
AIDS as a child
and devoted his
life to educating
the public.		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 is 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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