Thanks to everyone who submitted their story of giving to the Kids Who Give contest. Voting is now closed, and we are in the process of contacting the winners. You can still check out the amazing stories of our finalists below!
We will announce the winners by August, 27, 2010, so check back soon to see our winners in action!
Raven Asay
A foster child herself, Raven has spent the past eight years launching and running a Christmas toy drive for foster children that has generated 12,000 toy gift bags valued at over $400,000.
Hurtis Lilly
As a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Hurtis has put together a free HIV/STD screening with the local medical community that benefitted hundreds of area residents.
Nathan Earl
Since his 6-year-old cousin Henry died of cancer, Nathan has helped raise more than $75,000 for the families of sick kids and takes gifts to young cancer patients to help them pass time in the hospital.
Katie Stagliano
Determined to tackle hunger, Katie starts large vegetable gardens and has donated more than 3,500 pounds of harvest to feed people in need. Her Katie's Krops non-profit organization has raised over $25,000 in total donations.
Anna Stang
Anna decided to make blankets for chemotherapy patients after seeing how cold her aunt got during treatments. With the help of friends and family, she raised hundreds of dollars for the fleece, made the blankets, and delivered them to the local chemotherapy center.
Simone Bernstein
Committed to helping her peers give back to others, Simone launched a local Web site and the first area Youth and Family Volunteer Fair in St. Louis. Her efforts have helped over 550 kids find volunteer opportunities.
Andi Kezh
Born with a cleft lip and palate, Andi has had nine surgeries. She decided to raise money for The Smile Train, an organization that provides free surgeries like hers to kids in need. Raising over $1,000 in just two weeks, Andi has helped four kids have surgeries and is actively collecting donations for more.
Olivia Stinson
Olivia created the PEN Pals Book Club and Support Group for Children of Incarcerated Parents to promote literacy and community service for this often-overlooked group of kids. In the past three years, she has raised over $9,000, collected over 1,100 books for women recently released from prison, and done much more.
Abbie Bernet
Abbie actively raises awareness of people with special needs. Since 2005, she has volunteered at a school for preschoolers with special needs. As president of her school's Best Buddies chapter, Abbie also helps promote friendships with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Anastasia Drury
As a volunteer at a therapeutic riding ranch that serves those with special needs and disadvantaged children, Anastasia has helped more than 400 families and raised thousands of dollars over the past three years.
