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Young Heroes
Julia Haney - Wayland, MA
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:42
Youth Service America recognizes seventeen year old Julia Haney from Wayland, Massachusetts as an Everyday Young Heroe for her efforts to promote a world where kids can achieve their athletic, artistic, environmental and educational aspirations and where youth development is seen as an important priority, as well as her efforts to motivate her peers to become community leaders and active global citizens.
Haley Burgess - Franklin, MA
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 10:24
Youth Service America recognizes seventeen year old Haley Burgess from Franklin, Massachusetts as an Everyday Young Heroes for her efforts to provide emotional support for children going through difficult situations around the world.
Dylan Mello - Portsmouth, RI
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 11:15
Dylan has addressed sports concussion awareness after suffering three sports related concussions in 2008. Dylan contacted his local House Representatives and Senators to draft legislation into the House and Senate in Rhode Island to initiate a Law to protect all athletes from the dangers of concussions and establish training standards for school and athletic officials.
Michelle Pelton - Swansea, MA
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 11:15
During her middle school and high school sports career, Michelle sustained 7 athletic concussions. Due to her head injuries, she decided to engage the media, school officials, and local non-profit organizations to bring greater attention to this silent injury. Her long term goal was to ensure coaches, educators, parents and athletes understood the proper care and treatment when a youth or HS athlete sustains a concussion.
Logan Fisher - Brooklyn Park, MN
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 10:38
Youth Service America recognizes nine year old Logan Fisher from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota as one of our Everyday Young Heroes for his efforts to promote community involvement to fight crime.
Emily Lites - Roanoke, TX
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:31
Youth Service America recognizes eleven year old Emily Lites of Roanoke, Texas, as this week's Everyday Young Hero for her philanthropic work to provide support for young patients at local hospitals.
Kevon Smith - Euclid, OH
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 16:30
Youth Service America recognizes fifteen year old Kevon Smith of Euclid, Ohio, as this week's Everyday Young Hero for his efforts to address the issue of youth violence in his community community.
Noah Robertson - Iuka, MS
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 10:26
Youth Service America recognizes fourteen year old Noah Robertson of Iuka, Mississippi as this week's Everyday Young Hero for his anti-bullying campaign that promotes friendship and tolerance.
Justin Foster - Ovid, NY
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 17:35
Sixteen year old Justin Foster of Ovid, New York is this week's Everyday Young Hero for his efforts to promote environmental responsibility and waste reduction through composting at his middle school.
Everyday Young Hero: David Engle - Glen Rock, NJ
Submitted by NationalService... on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 18:42
David Engle - Glen Rock, NJ
16 year old David Engle of Glen Rock, New Jersey engages disadvantaged and disabled children in recreational activities.
David Engle founded a non-profit organization, Carnivals for Children on Wheels (CFCOW.org) when he was just 14 to bring free carnivals to children who are underprivileged and/or mentally and physically disabled. He got the idea for this program after learning about a program called Pony Power, which brings therapeutic horseback riding to children who are mentally and physically challenged.
