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Meet Amy.

“It’s so difficult to tell a kid, ‘You’re beautiful just the way you are, but you’re never going to see... Read more

Meet Luis.

“If you could carry around a pocket defibrillator and bring someone back to life, would you do it? Most people... Read more

Meet Chris.

After Chris Van Dorn got his pilot’s license, he learned about a community of pilots who use their aviation skills... Read more

Meet Matt.

As a college freshman, Matt Nelson started a Twitter account dedicated to rating adorable dogs. Three years and several memes... Read more

Meet Neil.

After years of working for nonprofits that helped people experiencing homelessness and mental illness, Neil Shah noticed a startling trend:... Read more

Meet Schendy.

“Without education, the only thing you’re thinking about is, ‘How do I survive?'” Schendy Kernizan grew up outside a small... Read more

Meet Philip.

Philip Pavone’s quest to help others began in his pawn shop with two motorized wheelchairs. These chairs inspired a decision... Read more

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