CNN Heroes This Week

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This CNN Hero paid tribute to her late father by transforming a library into a center for feeding, teaching, and nurturing her community
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2023 CNN Heroes

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‘Bring their voices out’: This CNN Hero is using music to help kids process trauma
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•Yasmine Arrington
This CNN Hero’s nonprofit offers scholarships and support to make college more accessible to children of incarcerated parents
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•Mike Goldberg
This CNN Hero is recruiting recreational divers to help rebuild reefs in Florida one coral at a time
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•Dr. Kwane Stewart
This CNN Hero offers judgment-free veterinary care for the pets of those experiencing homelessness
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•John Watson
More than just a workout: CNN Hero helps athletes with intellectual disabilities get fit and build connections
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•Adam Pearce
A yoga retreat with a higher purpose: Helping people living with brain injuries

Other CNN Heroes Stories

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‘You’re not alone’: CNN Heroes share advice for Mental Health Awareness Month
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These Ukrainian veterinarians are risking their lives to care for dogs and cats in the war zone
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Don’t give up on milestones: A CNN Hero’s message for Autism Awareness Month
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CNN Hero of the Year Nelly Cheboi returned to Kenya with plans to lift more students out of poverty
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This CNN Hero traveled 5,500 miles to deliver care to Turkey’s earthquake survivors
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CNN Heroes is collaborating with the Elevate Prize Foundation to support the 2022 Top 10 CNN Heroes

'Hero of the Year' Updates

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2022: Nelly Cheboi
2021: Shirley Raines
2019: Freweini Mebrahtu
2018: Ricardo Pun-Chong
2017: Amy Wright
2016: Jeison Aristizábal
2013: Chad Pregracke
2012: Pushpa Basnet
2011: Robin Lim
2009: Efren Peñaflorida
2008: Liz McCartney

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