Help Make a Difference

Explore ways you can help! Donate to one or more of this year's Top 10 CNN Heroes, and they'll receive 100% of the funds. Thanks to Google, all transaction fees will be waived with your donation.

How to Donate

Ten Heroes, 10 extraordinary causes. Help the CNN Hero who inspires you the most! Full list

2011 Live Performances

Watch Kid Rock and Miley Cyrus perform at this year's tribute show:
Kid Rock: "Care" video
Cyrus: "The Climb" video

Young Wonders

Millions of young people want to change the world. These three actually did it.
Full story

On the Red Carpet

CNN Heroes past and present join celebrities on the red carpet outside the Shrine Auditorium.
See the photos

Sharing the Spotlight

Actor J.R. Martinez is among the celebrities getting involved and giving back. Full story

Where Are They Now?

Aaron Jackson, a 2007 CNN Hero, is teaming up with actor Rainn Wilson to protect millions of children from parasites. Full story
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