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Honoring everyday people who are changing the world.
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Congratulations to Nelly Cheboi, the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year!. Learn more about her at #CNNHeroes
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Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex honors the people working to feed those in need during the pandemic on CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. Get Involved:
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These kids are in a great school and aiming for college… despite living in a region of Nigeria despite Boko Haram’s war against education. It’s thanks to this week’s CNN Hero Zannah Mustapha. His school @FutureProwess is teaching kids by the thousands:
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Nelly Cheboi, who quit her software job to create tech labs for Kenyan schoolkids with upcycled computers, is CNN's Hero of the Year. #CNNHeroes. Read more:
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When the pandemic hit, @JonBonJovi jumped in washing dishes at his @JBJSoulFound. He raised money writing the song #DoWhatYouCan with fans. Jon Bon Jovi wanted us to share this message thanking others stepping up during the crisis. More #COVID19Heroes at
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Makoko Fresh: See how one girl from #CNNHero Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin’s program is using technology to solve a problem in her community—a ‘floating slum’—in Lagos, Nigeria. @Pearls_Africa #CNNHeroes
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There are very few Native Americans who reach the elite levels of ballet. Meet Than Povi who is following her passion from the Pueblo to one of the top ballet programs in the country. Get involved with @MovingArtsKids:
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.@WonderWomanFilm's @GalGadot took a break from playing a superhero to honor real-life heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic. Be inspired and get Involved:
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"This award, to my mind, is a journey which all of us will have to take to exist peacefully with other species," says Afroz Shah, who recruited an army of volunteers to clean up one of the world's most polluted beaches. #CNNHeroes
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He converted a van into a mobile medical clinic. Now, he’s delivering care to thousands in rural Ghana. Get to know Osei Boateng and the other Top 10 CNN Heroes at Don't forget to vote for CNN Hero of the year and help decide who will receive $100,000.
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Nelly Cheboi and @techlitafrica are providing kids in Kenya the tools and education for brighter futures by upcycling old computers. #CNNHeroes
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Actor, Singer-songwriter @NickJonas recognizes Joshua Williams of (@joshuasheart) as a CNN Young Wonder! #CNNHeroes
http://t.co/OYo1cjWR4o.
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Congratulations to 2019 CNN Hero of the Year Freweini Mebrahtu. Learn more about her at #CNNHeroes
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.@OITNB might be ending, but @samirawiley's character inspired the producers to start the Poussey Washington Fund. It benefits groups fighting for criminal justice reform, including @ANewWayofLife1, an org founded by 2010 CNN Hero @SusanBurtonLA:
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"We've created a community through the shared human experience of trying to find beauty in hardship." . Congrats Shirley Raines! @Beauty2Streetz has been a mainstay on LA’s Skid Row, providing food, clothing and makeup services to thousands. #CNNHeroes
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Nelly Cheboi brings technology to young people in her native Kenya. Upcycling old computers, she offers the tools & education for brighter futures. You can help Nelly become the next CNN Hero of the Year. Vote for her or any of the other Top 10 CNN Heroes:
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.@AfrozShah1 recruited an army of volunteers to clean up one of the world's most polluted beaches. Now he is on a mission to save the oceans from plastic waste. Who’s your hero? Take a few minutes to tell us and they could be honored as a CNN Hero:
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Zach Wigal founded Gamer's Outreach which helps kids in the hospital enjoy the excitement of video games. "It's my belief, games represent an opportunity for us to connect with each other through activity and story . Gamers are here to help." #CNNHeroes
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.@VictoriaJustice walking #CNNHeroes red carpet. Don't miss her presentation. Show at 9pm ET
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Did you miss a minute of CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute? Catch it from start in 15 minutes. Turns out @Andersoncooper's son Wyatt was just one of the special appearances.
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.@NaomiCampbell calls on African leaders and the private sector to step up and help make CNN Hero Nelly Cheboi's vision a reality. #CNNHeroes
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“Nurses are supposed to fix things. We are healers.". CNN Hero Najah Bazzy is providing food, clothes, furniture, education and job placement for those in need. She is healing an entire community at the same time. Get involved with @zamanhumanity:
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"Reach out and help your sisters. Wherever you are, together we can make this issue a thing of the past." #CNNHero Freweini Mebrahtu is stamping out the stigma surrounding menstruation — all while paying women premium wages.
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You voted and Patrick Hutchinson rescuing Bryn Male at a London #BlackLivesMatter protest is this year's Most Inspiring Moment!
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.@shaymitch shares a great message on #CNNHeroes Young Hollywood Gives Back Sat 12/12 10:30p ET/7:30p PT on @CNN
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Congratulations to 2018 CNN Hero of the Year Ricardo Pun-Chong. Learn more about him at
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Afroz Shah recruited an army of volunteers to clean up one of the world's most polluted beaches. Now he is on a mission to save the oceans from plastic waste. Get involved:
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Yes, that was just @AndersonCooper's son Wyatt making a cameo to help honor the Young Wonders on CNN Heroes. Get involved:
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"Yes you can. You can dream. You can achieve your dreams" - CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal #CNNHeroes
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"Covid has taught us much: when one person is healthy, we are all better for it.". Dr. Ala Stanford has been working to change vaccine hesitancy among people of color. Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium has tested and vaccinated more than 75,000 people in Philadelphia. #CNNHeroes
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The #DCFanDome is now open, and it's free. You have 24 hours to experience exclusive reveals with some of the biggest stars from the DC Universe. Don't forget; not all heroes wear capes. At 6:30p ET see how CNN Heroes are making our world a better place:
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Nelly Cheboi explains the meaning of the song she sang with her mother moments after being named the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year. Get involved: @cnnthismorning @techlitafrica
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After growing up in poverty, Nelly Cheboi found her passion in tech. Now, she's teaching a new generation on computers saved from landfills. You can help Nelly become the next CNN Hero of the Year. Vote for her or any of the other Top 10 CNN Heroes:
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Moments after becoming CNN's Hero of the Year, Dr. Kwane Stewart — a veterinarian whose nonprofit provides medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness — announced he would be sharing the additional $100,000 with this year’s Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Not only does Kelly Ripa co-host CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, but she and her husband Mark Consuelos are stepping up as #COVID19Heroes. They just donated $1 million to aid in the relief efforts.
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Congratulations to Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, who just announced they are expecting their second child. Last December, she helped CNN Heroes honor those feeding the needy during the Covid-19 pandemic:
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Amy Wright has just been named CNN Hero of the Year. She’s a mom to two kids with Down syndrome who employs 40 people with disabilities at her coffee shop #CNNHeroes
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At the end of a tough week, we wanted to share some of the moments that lifted us up. The perfect soundtrack is @AndyGrammer's "Don't Give Up On Me.". More #COVID19Heroes at
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Dr. Anthony Fauci honors frontline medical workers risking their lives during the pandemic. "They are superheroes." Get involved:
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CNN Hero Zach Wigal is helping kids in hospitals escape the day to day reality of their treatment through video gaming. Learn more about Zach and @GamersOutreach
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"The lives of others may be beyond our experience, but they should never be beyond our empathy," says Maria Rose Belding, whose online platform MEANS has helped to distribute 1.8 million pounds of food to the hungry. #CNNHeroes
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"The real heroes are our kids," says Dr. Ricardo Pun-Chong, whose nonprofit Inspira provides free housing, meals and support to ill children and their families in Peru. #CNNHeroes
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How do you thank the nurses, doctors, and hospital workers fighting to save lives? Each evening people in cities around the world showed their gratitude by clapping, cheering and clanging pots together. Vote now for this year’s #MostInspiringMoment:
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.@iamrodneysmith has inspired hundreds of kids to join his #50YardChallenge, where they are gaining confidence, friendships, and even free lawn care equipment while helping their neighbors. Get the full story:
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"Our mum believed that young people have the power to change the world. She believed in your strength because she saw it day in, and day out.". - Prince Harry.
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"It takes almost 600 years for a plastic water bottle to break down so that's why we recycle" says Young Wonder Ryan Hickman who also tells Anderson that he's saving for a garbage truck. #CNNHeroes
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You can be young and super! Jahkil Jackson and Cavanaugh Bell are proving it every day. These kids are helping seniors in their communities through the pandemic. Go inside #DCFanDome and be inspired by CNN Heroes at
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This is extreme quarantine. She's stuck at home caring for 54 kids as a food shortage develops around them. 2015 CNN Hero of the Year Maggie Doyne and @BlinkNow are homeschooling and feeding dozens of kids while helping to get food to their neighbors:
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Shirley Raines is helping to keep Skid Row’s residents fed and cared for. Through @Beauty2Streetz, she gives them a chance to see something in themselves other than homelessness. Vote now for CNN Hero of the Year:
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Finn Wolfhard honors teen pilot and Young Wonder TJ Kim who is flying desperately needed medical supplies to rural hospitals. Get involved:
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"Everyone deserves a second chance!" . Congratulations Hector Guadalupe! @ASecondU1 helps formerly incarcerated men and women get certified as personal trainers and build careers in the fitness industry so they can support their families. #CNNHeroes
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As the war in #Ukraine approaches its fifth week, the Ukrainian people are fighting for their democracy and their lives. CNN Heroes is saluting their strength, courage and resilience. You can help: Music by @JohnLegend.
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Becca Stevens has dedicated her life to helping women escape prostitution, trafficking and addiction #CNNHeroes
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"We are at the peak of grace when we provide for essential human needs." Najah Bazzy is providing food, clothes, furniture, education, and job placement to those suffering from poverty. #CNNHeroes
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As an Army Captain in Afghanistan, CNN Hero Matt Zeller’s interpreter Janis Shinwari saved his life. Today their non-profit @n1leftbehind has helped thousands of patriotic interpreters escape danger and start a new life in the US. Learn more:
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“This award gives recognition to the core values that underpin the Plastic Exchange -- dignity, prosperity & environment.” Made Janur Yasa’s nonprofit, Plastic Exchange, allows local villagers in Bali, Indonesia, to exchange plastic trash for rice, a main food staple. #CNNHeroes
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Zach Wigal grew up playing video games. This CNN Hero found an innovative way of sharing his passion that's helping sick kids escape the day to day reality of their treatment. Get involved:
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A round of applause for @SofiaCarson & @DianeWarren!.Their song "Applause" was just nominated for @TheAcademy Award for Best Original Song. Enjoy their performance at this year's CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. Get involved:
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Congratulations Lynda Doughty!. @MarineMammalsME of Maine provides response efforts, assistance and medical care for more than 3,000 marine animals. “They are vital sentinels of ocean health.” #CNNHeroes
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In the days since we featured Zach Wigal as this week's CNN Hero, he has received requests from hospitals asking for 16 new Go Karts. If they are funded, @GamersOutreach would be able to support 35-45,000 patients annually. Learn more:
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Wanna watch @shaymitch @JordinSparks & @yoabbaabba on Young Hollywood Gives Back: A #CNNHeroes Special?
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CNN Hero Jake Wood and Team Rubicon have deployed veteran volunteers on more than 500 humanitarian missions over the last ten years. They are responding to the pandemic by helping their neighbors: #COVID19Heroes #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
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The Heroes look amazing on the red carpet. We are just minutes away from CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. Who will be #CNNHeroOfTheYear? Follow along live:
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We are so excited to introduce the 2019 Top 10 CNN Heroes. They are changing lives and making the world a better place. You can help them right now by voting for #CNNHeroOfTheYear who will receive $100,000 to continue their inspiring work:
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Olympic gold medal winner @Simone_Biles knows the hardships that kids in foster care face firsthand. She speaks with @alisyncamerota about her support for @friendsnational during CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight premiering this Saturday at 8pm ET.
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One week from tonight these stars honor the Top 10 #CNNHeroes. Watch Sunday 12/6 8pm on CNN!
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Jeison Aristizábal is the 2016 Hero of the Year, Pushpa Basnet (@inmateschildren) is our #CNNSuperhero #CNNHeroes.
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Dr. Kwane Stewart founded Project Street Vet to help pet owners experiencing homelessness care for their four-legged family members. They have treated thousands of animals:
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Congratulations to CNN Hero of the Year Maggie Doyne and @BlinkNow. Learn how you can help:
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"When the world saw George Floyd on the ground with a knee on his neck… the Black Lives Matter movement was no longer considered on the radical fringe." @ImAngelaBassett on the power of protest. Get Involved:
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“What is broken is the lens through which we view people with disabilities” - CNN Hero Amy Wright, who runs @bittyandbeaus, a coffee shop that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #CNNHeroes
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.@IdinaMenzel performs a moving tribute to this year’s #CNNHeroes & those they’re helping. Watch full show now on @CNNgo & #CNNonDemand
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.@WCKitchen is using the power of food to heal and strengthen communities through times of crisis. Learn more and donate now at
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Meet our first CNN Hero of 2020. Lynda Doughty knows that humans pose some of the most significant threats to the marine animals in her native Maine. She founded @marinemammalsme and helped thousands of these creatures:
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.@WCKitchen is using the power of food to heal and strengthen communities through times of crisis. Learn more and donate now at
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When rural hospitals had trouble getting their hands on much-needed supplies, 16-year-old pilot TJ Kim flew to their rescue. He is just one of the Young Wonders being honored tomorrow on CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. It all starts at 8p ET:
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.@alexmorgan13 is focused on sports equity, growing confidence, and opportunities for girls on the field and off. She discusses her work with the @AlexMorganFndn on CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight, this Saturday at 8pm ET.
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Tonight's the night! Who do you think will be named #CNNHeroOfTheYear? Get to know their inspiring stories before they step into the spotlight. It begins at 8p ET.
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Congrats Jenifer Colpas! . @TierraGrataCol gives people in remote areas access to clean energy, safe water and sanitation such as eco-toilets and showers. "Let’s continue to bring dignity, well-being, and opportunities to every single rural family in Latin America." #CNNHeroes
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He grew up in poverty and was assassinated for speaking out, now his daughter is nurturing their community in his honor. Get the full story on @YooGuatemala:
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.@AfrozShah1 started by cleaning one beach. Today he is leading a crusade to rid the oceans of plastic. Get involved at
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Here's your chance to help 2019 CNN Hero @AfrozShah1 on a beach clean up in California. It's this Saturday (2/22) at Sunset Point in the Pacific Palisades from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. Follow this link to sign up and #BeatPlasticPollution:.
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"Word for word they fight for forgiveness and healing and the power to change" @DanaiGurira presents CNN Hero Ellen Stackable with her award. You can donate to Ellen's charity, @PoeticJusticeOK right here:
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Tonight, we are recognizing our Top 10 Heroes — but we are also presenting the very first CNN Heroes Legacy Award for a lifetime commitment to service and an unwavering dedication to making a difference. This year, the award goes to: Jimmy Carter and the late Rosalynn Carter.
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Dogs have superpowers; they make people feel better even during the most difficult times. Sherri Franklin & @Muttville did not let the pandemic stop them from finding new homes for older dogs. See her and other CNN Heroes in action right now at #DCFanDome
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"I believe the world is driven by unresolved grief." Mary Robinson's father died when she was a teen. Now her nonprofit helps children process their grief with other children and teens who have lost a family member. #CNNHeroes
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The pandemic forced Susan and John to throw themselves a virtual wedding online. When they invited John Krasinski, he turned it into an unforgettable event with music from @zacbrownband and a reunion of his #TheOffice costars. #COVID19Heroes.
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CNN Hero of the Year Amy Wright tells her two children with Down Syndrome: “I would not change you for the world but I will change the world for you”
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Sidney Keys III is a CNN Heroes Young Wonder and the founder of @booksnbros. He says he is tired of the killings and the hashtags and wants to start the change we need to see. Find more inspiration at
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.@shaymitch honors CNN Hero Amanda Boxtell for her work helping those with motion impairment stand up & walk with the help of high tech exoskeleton suits. Don't miss the moment Amanda walks across the stage. You can donate to Amanda's charity now at
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Nearly 75% of women and girls in Ethiopia lack access to menstrual supplies. Top 10 CNN Hero Freweini Mebrahtu is on a mission to end the stigma. She designed and manufactures a reusable pad that’s changing lives. Vote now for CNN Hero of the Year at
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