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The Pediatric Chemo Pal Mentor program for children and teens breaks through the isolation, chaos and loneliness of chemotherapy and other cancer…
Donna Persson is an active participant in the Orange County Probation Department’s Volunteer in Probation (VIP) program. She has been assigned to…
As a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, Alana recently completed her senior year at La Cañada High School where she…
Amanda has been involved with the Children’s Miracle Network family for 3 years. She is a remarkable teenager with a huge heart…
Alexandra Kine is a part of Mentoring ToDAY and began her mentoring relationship with her mentee in January 2007. She had previously…
In eighth grade, Daniel worked at his public library teaching senior citizens and young children computer and Internet skills. After class, a…
The young men and women of Jeff Davis Humanitarian Club guided by their incredible teacher, Edvique Kerr, made the decision to adopt…
Charlie has served on a number of mission projects both local and overseas and has seen firsthand the impact of helping others.…
Matt Fitzner’s has been an integral part of the Chemo Pal Program at the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) for three and a…
Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services (G.I.V.S.) has been helping Goodwill promote its mission since August 1980. The purpose of this volunteer organization is…
Kirsten began her project with therapy dogs three years ago. Her father suffered a severe stroke which left him paralyzed on his…
Marvin Wiedeman is an outstanding volunteer for Douglas County, KS Emergency Management, who has provided volunteer services throughout Douglas County for 30+…
Michael J. Simmons is currently a sophomore at Manual High School. He will be a member of the first graduating class (2011)…
Silda Wall is the Founding Board Chair of Children for Children. Children for Children (CFC) is a New York not-for-profit founded by…
Over the past 30 years, Mr. Simmons has worked closely with community organizations with an emphasis on youth leadership. He is the…
Marion Weber is a volunteer who delivers mail to patients at Skyline Medical Center. She has the brightest, cheeriest voice and loves…