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National Kids Day

National Kids Day was created in 1994 by KidsPeace, a 131-year-old national children's charity, to encourage adults to spend more meaningful time with their children.

Stories

Mattie Stepanek

By: Jim Hawkins
Mattie Stepanek is a hero to people of all ages around the world.

Alexandra Scott

By: Kendall from Brea
Alexandra Scott raised money for cancer research through her nationwide lemonade stands.

Alicia O'Brien

By: Cherie Bennett
Alicia O'Brien was the inspiration for Cherie Bennett's novel Zink.

Bilaal Rajan

By: Sean from Richmond Hill
Bilaal Rajan is the founder of Making Change Now and Canada's child ambassador to UNICEF.

Austin Gutwein

By: Lindsey from Palmer, Massachusetts
Austin Gutwein founded Hoops of Hope.

Calista M. Pierce

By: Jenifer Pierce from Pennsylvania
Calista M. Pierce makes and sells crafts to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Catherine Malonza

By: Keegan Malonza from San Marcos
Catherine Malonza saved her brother's life.

Hannah Taylor

By: Madison from Canada
Hannah Taylor started the Ladybug Foundation to help the homeless in her community.

Olivia Bouler

By: Betty Bailey
Olivia Bouler Olivia created 500 paintings of her feathered friends to raise funds for Audubon's bird rescue.

Efren Penaflorida

By: Amanda Molinaro
Efren Penaflorida helped create Dynamic Teen Company

Jeneece Edroff

By: Ally from Victoria
Jeneece Edroff is a determined fundraiser who raises money to help children with serious illnesses.

John Tacket

By: Chantel from Sydney
John Tacket is remembered as a courageous, fun-loving boy.

Kristianne

By: Olivia from Innisfil

Lucy

By: Betty Bailey
Lucy is an autistic child who turns her disability into a strength through her imagination.

Caine Monroy

By: David Kelly
Caine Monroy created a cardboard arcade and launched a movement.

My Son, Mattie J. T. Stepanek

By: Jeni Stepanek

Nkosi Johnson

By: MY HERO
Nkosi Johnson was an orphan infected by HIV who spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS.

Rudy

By: Melanie Bysouth
Rudy wanted to run before he could walk.

Ryan Wayne White

By: Christina from Hobart

Vivienne Harr

By: Sue Glader
Vivienne Harr founded Make a Stand Lemon-aid to raise fund for organizations that fight child slavery.

Samantha Marie Rowlands

By: Christina from Colorado

Sophie Delezio

By: Sarah from Forster, Australia
Sophie Delezio was an ambassador for 2008 World Youth Day.

Film

Vivienne

Producer: Diane Namm
Young Vivienne Harr was deeply affected by the story of children suffering from human trafficking. So she founded Make a Stand Lemon-aid to raise fund for organizations that fight child slavery.

Marathon for Miracles

Producer: Joshua Smooha
A documentary on Dance Marathon, a philanthropy where students around the country stand on their feet for over forty hours to raise money for Children's Miracle Network, a charity dedicated to providing free health care to kids in need. FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Olivia's Birds and the Oil Spill
Producer: Lynne Cherry
Young Olivia loves birds, and creates over 500 paintings of her feathered friends to raise funds for Audubon's bird rescue.

Joey

Producer: Shaun MacGillivray
Joey is a remarkable hero who captured the heart of filmmaker Shaun MacGilllivray.

MY HERO Report II - Tommy

Produced by:Logan Cascia - Music by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Interview with Tommy Carroll and Logan Cascia, winners of 1st place Music Video in the MH Film Fest.

Lucy

Producer: Libby Blood
Lucy, an autistic child, turns her disability into a strength through her imagination.

Mattie Stepanek

Producer: Nathan Smith
A short animated tribute to poet hero Mattie Stepanek. The soundtrack features the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School choir singing a song inspired by one of Mattie's poems.

Darius Goes West

Producer: Logan Smalley
Darius captures the hearts of a nation on his journey west to spread awareness about Muscular Dystrophy.

Caine's Arcade

Producer: Nirvan Mullick
A young boy's imagination captures the world by storm.

The MY HERO Report II - Ablaye

Produced by:Fary Sakho & Cheikh Seck
An engaging look at Ablaye, who embodies determination in the face of adversity.

Organizer created on 8/2/2013 8:14:25 AM by Becky Miller

Last edited 12/26/2018 1:26:35 PM by Anthony Pouw

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