 | Mimi A, 12, OR
Created two web sites to help collect donations to feed homeless dogs and cats in animal shelters across the country. |
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Brittany B, 18, MA
Co-founder with her brother of "Cell Phones for Soldiers" which collects used cell phones and, with the funds raised from recycling the phones, buys prepaid calling cards to send to military troops.
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Robbie B, 17, MA
Co-founder with his sister of "Cell Phones for Soldiers" which collects used cell phones and, with the funds raised from recycling the phones, buys prepaid calling cards to send to military troops.
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Christine C, 13, ON
Started "Chunity," which comes from the words children+unity, to raise funds for her local children's hospital and women's shelters and to help the homeless.
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Kendall C, 16, IL
Started "Kids Caring 4 Kids" to inspire kids to care about others in need and channels the funds raised through the organization to projects that help improve the lives of highly vulnerable African children.
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Cody M, 7, TX
Raises awareness of the abilities of individuals with disabilities.
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Patrick P, 13, FL
Created "Driving For Donors" which aims to increase the number of people on the national marrow donor list. |
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Kaylee R, 17, TN
Started "Tunes 4 the Troops" which sends donated, used and new CDs and DVDs to military troops serving in combat zones to bring a little relief from stress.
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Bilaal R, 12, ON
Founded "Hands for Help" to heighten awareness of youth issues and raise funds for children in need.
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Jenny S, 12, NJ
Developed and runs an organization that raises money to provide teddy bears to children in need during the holidays. |
 | Katie S, 10, SC
Created "Launch Katie's Dream" to help make sure no child goes hungry. |
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Max W, 12, MA
Founded PuzzlesToRemember, which collects and distributes puzzles to help Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. |
2009 Associate Huggable Heroes |
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Coreen C, Store: Metropolis at Metrotown, BC
Coordinates week long trips with Canadian volunteers to help rebuild homes and volunteer at soup kitchens in New Orleans. |
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Kim H, Store: Haywood Mall, SC
Sings and organizes concerts to raise funds for cancer research. |