Abdul Sattar Edhi
founded an organization that brings relief to millions of Pakistanis.
Adi Roche
took responsibility for helping orphans of nuclear disaster.
Alicia O'Brien
was the inspiration for Cherie Bennett's novel,
Zink
.
Ann Armstrong-Dailey
founded Children's Hospice International.
Clara Barton
was known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield.'
Clara Hale
has helped hundreds of children
Connie O'Connell
Daphna Ziman
is the founder of an organization that helps children around the world.
Dr. Andrew Wade
saved a child's life and she thanks him here.
Elizabeth Glaser
created the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Florence Kelley
was an outspoken leader against child labor.
Heather Mills McCartney
helps amputees and raises awareness to rid the world of landmines.
Kelly Perkins
climbs mountains to raise support for organ donation.
Maria del Carmen
Rojas Sanchez
Melinda Rose Hathaway
used the Internet to encourage other children with cancer, too.
Mother Teresa
gained international prominence as a modern-day saint.
Nkosi Johnson
spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS.
Oseola McCarty
donated her life savings so others could go to college.
Princess Diana
gave hope to those who were sick with AIDS and spoke openly about her own personal struggles.
Rick Hansen
traveled 24,901 miles in his wheelchair.
Ryuichi Hirokawa
takes photographs that illuminate the needs of children in crisis.
Sadako Sasaki
inspired an international peace movement.
SAUR MARLINA MANURUNG
provides educational opportunities in a remote Indonesian village.
Terry Fox
lifted a nation through his courage and tenacity.
The Heroes Among Us
were everywhere on September 11 and after.
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