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Jack Henderson, our newest and one of our youngest luminaries, is a mere school boy, but he's already raised over £13,000 for the Sick Kids' Friends Foundation in Edinburgh. Jack has been…
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Jack Henderson, our newest and one of our youngest luminaries, is a mere school boy, but he's already raised over £13,000 for the Sick Kids' Friends Foundation in Edinburgh. Jack has been…
On October 10th, 2010, at 10 a.m., I took a positive step forward on the journey towards biodiversity. I walked as a POWER (Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources) Youth…
I've heard it said that some people are just dreamers, as if to dream is less than to do. That's not how I see it. From where I stand as…
You need to find a need and fill it. Make progress everyday by pointing yourself in the direction you need to go. Set goals. Track results. Make the conscious decision…
Although I'm young, I've learned a lot in life. There are some key lessons I would share with other young people. The first and most important is that no matter how…
My inspiration was during second grade at Hockaday School. I wanted magnets for my locker and then I took a class where we learned how to start a business. They…
I have a great life, but I know there are kids out there that don't, and I want to help them. I was bullied when I was in public school,…
"Go for it!" Why should we "go for it?" Why should we make the transition from dream to memory? We should take action to define who we are. Life is…
My inspiration to everyone young or old is to NEVER STOP!! If you have a dream, go for it! Everyone has a dream. They key to success is to never…
Refuse to be anything you don't want to be, period. And that's it. Sounds simple, right? It is, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. I can tell you that…
I'm a young woman who loves my yellow VW Bug, is excited about being in college and has a perpetually messy room. Basically I'm a typical teenager with one difference.…
When I was ten-years-old, all I wanted to do was grow up and become a Broadway actress. I was an awkward, lonely child, and I guess it took away a…
The first and most obvious thing is that love is the single element that can heal the world. Most people aren't sure where to put the love, how to cultivate…
For anyone to be inspired, all that it takes is a little shove in the right direction. In this day and age there are many problems... especially with the economy.…
Both of us have two-fold inspirations, Tristen's is family and the grateful smiles on the people when you help them. Keanu is not very different, his inspiration comes from family…
When I grow up I have decided to be a "big kid" instead of an adult. What made me decide to do this? I watch my mom and dad and…
One of my Mom's friends was once talking to me about which career I am interested in, when I finish school. I always remember her words of wisdom: "It's not…
I believe that youth can make a change in the world about the environment. We can speak up for ourselves for what we believe is right and what we believe…
If I had to describe my life right now I would say that it's pretty darn good. If you would've asked me two years ago, it would have been a…
If you tried really hard (or maybe if you don't even try!), you could probably find at least a thousand things that are going wrong with your day. Maybe your…
Bullying is a huge problem that affects a lot of people. Every kind of bullying is as bad as the rest. Adults get bullied too. One out of four kids…
If there are words I would like to pass on to humanity, it would be to stay true to yourself. It is important to always be yourself. Do not let…
Jack is an amazing six year old who started drawing pictures in return for donations to the Sick Kids' Friends Foundation, a foundation supporting the hospital his baby brother regularly…
We are only 10 and 12 years old, so we still have a lot to learn. But we have co-written a book. Not only did we help our dad write…
I believe that God gave us our beautiful, amazing world. I have learned that with a smile, passion and the gift of sharing, you can make a difference in the…
When Brittany was only 5 years old she ran in front of a bus to save the life of her friend. Badly injured herself, these are Brittany's recollections as to…
There is a lot of criticism in the world, but we are our own worst critics. It's easy following the negative path and going down the harmful road. But it's…
At first when I was asked to write this article, I was nervous. I mean, Jack Canfield, the coolest guy on the planet has written one. But then, I started…
I'm Dallas Jessup and I'm Calling All Heroes Ages 7 to 24: your country and the world need you. I used to think I was unique as a kid who…
Have you ever dreamed of doing something big but then dismissed the idea because you thought it was impossible? I founded, edited and published a national quarterly magazine when I…
When I was in first grade, I broke my wrist. When the day finally came for me to get my cast taken off, I wasn't excited like most kids would…
What I have learned about life is to never take anything for granted. Always live each day to the fullest and give 110%. Don't let anything or anyone tell you…
I started raising money to help those in great need after September 11. I sold cookies, but realized that I wasn't making as big a difference as I wanted to,…
In 2006, something that I had been wanting for what felt like forever finally happened. It was the year my family got a dog. We named her Nestlé. I had…
As a boy who was bullied by my friends and my teacher, I remember feeling alone when I could not play basketball with the other kids and when I would…
When you really believe in something, it shows in what you do, not just in what you say. I've loved animals since I was a little girl. From zoo keeper,…
I think you do not know love and appreciation until you rescue or adopt an animal. With so many homeless animals, I wish more people would ADOPT, not shop. I…
There are lots of sad, depressed, and/or angry people out there, but who says you have to be one of them? Easier said than done, you say? I've said that…
I learned at an early age that everyone has a gift from God and it's important to use that gift for good. You have to give back. For me, the…
There are really no limits to what you can do in life, and when someone tells you that you can't do something, stay strong and know in your heart that…
If you can dream it, you can do it! I want to be a policeman when I grow up. My sister Shandi wants to be a teacher. Even though I…
Well, if I get to pass anything on to the world it would definitely be my belief in individuality. You see, when I was a really little kid I was…
After having my business for five years, my life is definitely different than most kids my age. The one thing that hasn't changed, though, is that I still get to…
Here's what I think are some important things to know: 1. Do what you want to do in life. If you don't, it will be a long time of no fun.…
I became a church Altar Server at age nine and was occasionally paired to serve with a young man with Down's Syndrome. I was nervous at first because he was…
When was the last time you saved someone's life? Most of us have never had that chance even though we all say we would if we could! Well, did you…
1 in 6 students are bullied in school on a daily basis. I am one of those kids... or well, I was one of those kids. This year I am…
USE YOUR IMAGINATION; BE SILLY; STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNER CHILD - AND YOU CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING Unleash the power of your imagination and you will be a-mazed at…
I may only be 13 years old and to some, that may not be lot of years to absorb experience and wisdom. Yet I have endured more than some people…
My achievements in the world of music have opened countless opportunities to partner with charities and not-for-profit organizations. Realizing that my music is a gift to be used for good…