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Veronika Scott – Empowering Homeless Women Stitch by Stitch

Veronika Scott grew up near Detroit, Michigan in a tough household environment. She took note of the over 20,000 Detroiters who are homeless which now equals 1 of every 42 residents. She worked hard in high school and was able to earn a college scholarship to study industrial design at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, one of…

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Kevin Curwick – High School QB Takes on Bullying One Tweet at a Time

Kevin Curwick is a senior at Osseo High School in Minnesota and also the captain of the school’s football team.  Kevin does not have to worry about being bullied himself, but he has made it a priority to care for others who are being bullied. In fact, after seeing many schoolmates being bullied online and…

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Character.org:  Providing the vision, leadership and resources for school, families and communities to develop ethical citizens committed to building a just and caring world. Child Mind Institute: Transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.  Pragmatic, helpful resources, programs and experts address topics such as brain health, family concerns…

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Partners InspireMyKids.com is proud to partner with the following organizations who share our vision to help children build character, become the best version of themselves, and change the world for good.           Streaking is a fast-growing methodology and community to help people, including kids, become the best version of themselves by…

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When Is the Best Time to Be Kind? Just Ask This Maine Middle School

When is the the right time to be kind to others? This middle school in Maine shows everyone that the time is now! There is no better time to be kind than this very moment. Watch this amazing story of kids who chose to be kind to others and the long-lasting effect it had on their…

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Inspiring Role Model Videos of the Week – 4/1/2013

Check out Richard Turere, a 13 year old Kenyan boy and inventor. When Lions were attacking his family’s livestock, he invented a solar powered lighting system to keep the predators away!   By creating a new way to protect his cattle, he not only solved his own problem, but also helped save the lives of many…

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Jacob Rainey – Quarterback, Amputee and U of Virginia Recruit

Jacob Rainey was a star varsity l quarterback at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia when he suffered a terrible injury to his leg during practice. After one month of trying to save his leg, doctors had no choice but to amputate it above his knee. For many people, this would be the end of their…

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"Let's Move" – Creating a Happier, Healthier Future for America's Kids!

After President Obama was elected in 2008, his wife Michelle wasted no time in getting to work on her own projects to help America be the best it can be. One of the primary tasks Michelle took on was the creation of a program called “Let’s Move”. This program, which is still at work today, seeks…

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American Library Association Recognizes www.inspiremykids.com

Two Connecticut Fathers Team Up to Make the World a Better Place The two dads, Michael Stutman of Newtown and Kevin Conklin of Fairfield, both busy executives, joined forces to create www.inspiremykids.com, a thought-provoking web site that aims to build moral fiber in kids by gathering real-life stories about good character, presenting them in a…

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SuperProm Funds for a Super Cause!

What would you do if your class won enough money to throw the ultimate prom? Would you start planning the party? Pick out an awesome dress or tux to wear? Find the perfect date? Well, that is exactly what happened at Cupertino High School in California. In March 2010, they won a contest sponsored by…

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