CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

(CNN) -- The people you admire have heroes too. As CNN Heroes continues, we've asked celebrities to share the spotlight with remarkable people who are making a difference.

John Legend and "Mama" Mwadawa Ruziga
John Legend met "Mama" Mwadawa Ruziga in Mbola, Tanzania, where his Show Me Campaign is helping alleviate poverty. Her business collective makes and sells products from local fruits. (Photo courtesy: Erich Weiss)
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Cyndi Lauper and Cathy Nelson
Cathy Nelson motivates Cyndi Lauper and thousands of others across the country to help raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.
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Susan Sarandon and Rose Mapendo
Susan Sarandon's hero, Rose Mapendo, survived 16 horrific months in a death camp during the Congolese genocide and now helps save and resettle African refugees.
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Dana Delany and Luke Evnin
Dana Delany and her hero, Luke Evnin, are fighting to raise awareness and find a cure for a little-known disease that affects more than 300,000 people.
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Gretchen Wilson and Bernadine Nelson
Country singer Gretchen Wilson got her GED with the help of her hero, Bernadine Nelson. Together, they advocate the importance of adult education.
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Wynton Marsalis and Davey Yarborough
Musician Wynton Marsalis and his hero, Davey Yarborough, are inspiring young people through jazz.
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Shaquille O'Neal and Karen Earl
Shaquille O'Neal's hero, Karen Earl, helps women overcome domestic violence.
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