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10 Inspiring Quotes for Kids About Animals and Pets
Animals are some of the greatest friends and companions that we have. Beyond friendship, they provide us with food, entertainment and love. Some people, such as farmers, the blind and the sick, depend on them to live their lives. How we treat and respect animals reflects who we are as people and also as nation….
Skidboot the Dog – His Friendship and Legacy Live On!
Do you know a special dog or pet? Skidboot the Dog, who lived on a ranch in Quinlan, Texas, was one the smartest dogs you will ever see! But Skidboot was a lot more than just smart. He was also a great partner to his owner, David Hartwig. Their support of each other is a…
Shannon McNamara and SHARE: Making a Difference in Africa
Shannon McNamara, 19, is a sophomore at Rice University, in Houston, Texas. She founded SHARE in 2008 and has traveled to Tanzania each summer since then. In the USA Shannon has spread awareness for SHARE by giving over 40 presentations across the country. Shannon is the founder of the SHARE Campus Chapter at Rice University. …
Overcoming Obstacles – The Power of Dyslexia
Although dyslexia is considered to be a “disability”, many of the world’s most brilliant, talented and inspiring people have had dyslexia.
Inspiring Role Model Videos of the Week – 3/17/2013
Check out Savannah Maddison Ogden, an inspiring 11 year old girl from South Florida who started Savannah’s Soldiers letter writing campaign to help soldiers overseas. Savannah came up with this great idea after she found out that her best friend’s dad was being deployed and now it has spread to impact hundreds of kids and…
Phiona Mutesi – African Chess Champion Arises from the Slums
Phiona Mutesi is a young woman from Africa and a true underdog. She is from one of the poorest towns, Katwe, in one of the poorest countries in the world, Uganda. She must walk hours to fill a jug with drinking water. She lives with her family in a small 10 foot by…
Videos of the Week 2/4/13 – Kid President and A.Skate
Here are two great videos to inspire you this week: Check out Kid President and his pep talk to all of us to wake up and make something awesome happen in the world! Learn about the A.skate Foundation who opens up new opportunities for children with Autism by helping them learn to skateboard! To see…
Role Model Videos of the Week 1/29/13
Here are two great videos of role models to inspire you this week: Check out Tennessee homecoming king Scotty Maloney, a special needs student, who was given this honor based on the kindness of three fellow students: Meet Cassandra Lin an amazingly inspirational 12 year old girl who created a recycling program that generates fuel…
Newtown’s Children Help it Rise
When something bad happens you have many choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you or you can let it inspire and strengthen you. Here in my hometown of Newtown, CT, I am amazingly inspired by the actions of children I see around me who are doing good things to help…
Role Model Videos of the Week (12/3/12)
Here are 3 new stories and role models we learned about last week involving some very inspiring people! Meet Savannah Maddison Ogden a South Florida Girl who inspires kids to send 10,000 letters To troops In Afghanistan: Learn about New York City Police Officer Larry DePrimo who bought shoes for a homeless man on…
