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Adele's Literacy Library – Bringing the Joy of Reading to All Kids!
Like many teenage girls, Adele Taylor has a passion for reading. However, for Adele, simply reading on her own was not enough. Adele’s passion for reading made her realize that all kids should be able to have the gift of reading, and that reading could help kids be successful in life. And that inspired her…
Earth Day 2012 – Taking Care of Our Home and Preserving Our Future
Every spring, on April 22, the world marks one of its most important observances – Earth Day! Why is it so significant? Earth Day is extremely important because it’s all about the future of the planet we call home! Earth Day celebrates the earth we have and strongly encourages all people to help take care of our…
Gillian Lynne – Born to Dance Magically and Help Others Do the Same!
When Gillian Lynne was a young girl, she struggled in school. She had a hard time focusing and fidgeted a lot, so much so that her mother took her to a doctor to get help. And help the doctor did, but not in the way Gillian’s mother expected……the doctor turned on a radio and left Gillian alone in the…
A Friendship Like No Other – Achieving Greatness Through "The Pact"
There’s a line in a popular Beatles song that sings “I get by with a little help from my friends”. Well, in the lives of Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. George Jenkins, and Dr. Rameck Hunt, the friends did a lot more than just help each other get by. You see, these men grew up as poor inner city kids,…
"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…
Brandon Hill – Empowering Success Through The Brotherhood!
Back in 2008, Brandon Hill was a teenager who felt that his life had no real direction. But on November 4, 2008, that all changed. On that day, amid chants of “YES WE CAN!”, Barack Obama became the first African-American president in America’s history. Seeing how Obama had overcome the obstacles in his life to rise to ultimate…
World Autism Awareness Day – Shining a Bright Light on Autism
Do you know anyone with autism? Even if you don’t think you do, chances are that you HAVE encountered an autistic person. That’s because autism occurs on a wide spectrum, with its symptoms ranging from mild to severe. And actually, about 1 in 110 people have this condition! In order to increase recognition of autism…
World Water Day – Helping Make the Dream of Clean Water for All a Reality!
On March 22 each year, the world marks an important occasion – World Water Day! This day serves as a reminder to all about just how crucial water is for the well-being of the world, both now and in the future. Right now, about 1 billion people on the planet live each day without clean water, and the negative effects…
Nnamdi Asomugha – Helping Others Realize Their Dreams, Just Like He Has!
If you know football, you have likely heard the name Nnamdi Asomugha. He is one of the best cornerbacks in the National Football League (NFL), currently playing with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, for Nnamdi, football is only one part of the picture. When not playing football, Nnamdi spends much of his time helping others! Nnamdi is the…
Sam Fox – A Grueling Challenge for a Great Cause
In many ways, Sam Fox is a typical 24-year-old man – he is a talented athlete, loves the outdoors, and enjoys eating pizza and hanging out with his friends. But in one very special way, Sam is anything but typical. You see, Sam has taken on an incredible challenge for a cause that is very close to his…
