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Making A Difference is to make a difference in a positive way.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Heroes

Making A Difference Hero: kathy

My hero is my mom because she is there for me when I need her. She never lets me down. She was there when my real mother give me away at birth. She adopted me at the age of 8 years old. She was there when I really need her. She is the most kind pe... Read more

Making A Difference Hero: Emily

Did you ever know someone who was just too good? It's annoying! It's annoying because it reminds you of how good you're not. And then you start to think, why? And before you realize, your knowing her has made you a better person. For me, that pers... Read more

Making A Difference Hero: Belinda

This woman grew up in a poor, but loving, family in upstate New York. When she was born they had neither electricity nor indoor plumbing. She struggled with school at times, but got by. She studied retail management in college, a field she decided... Read more

Making A Difference Hero: Dwayne

A couple of days ago the maintenance worker for our building, Dwayne, approached a coworker and I as we were chatting in the morning. Our building has a little restaurant in the basement and the woman who works at the checkout, Bertha, had recentl... Read more

Making A Difference Hero: Rosanna

My Nana is my hero! Nana was always there for us, even in the most difficult circumstances; she was also tirelessly there for everyone who was in need without letting anything stand in her way. During the depression Nana wound up divorced with a t... Read more
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Personal Stories

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Rowan is an eight year student in my second grade class in Los Angeles Unified School District. She has Cystic Fibrosis, coughs a lot, and is absent or tardy on many days. She inspires me as a teacher to do my best and cram as much learning as I c... Read more

United Worlds Authority

In the mid 70's it became clear to me that our so-called 'Modern Life' had forgotten the prime values that makes a society strong and enduring. Rather than fuss, complain and accomplish nothing, I decided to warn as many as I could through an ente... Read more

My Hero is Sharon Hampson

My Hero is Sharon Hampson. What I like about my hero is that she made a difference in the lives of children. She is a Canadian producer, actress, mother of two, a grandmother of two, a folk singer, and a three time breast cancer survivor. Her husb... Read more

Helping the Youth

I was in a drunk driving accident in 2006, and my friend passed away. I made a mistake that others will not forgive. Every week I speak to kids in drivers ed classes, churches, and group meetings around my county and state. I tell them about the d... Read more

My Late Husband

My Beloved Husband Robert passed away from a tragic accident in 2005 he left behind his hero, his Son who was 12 at the time, and myself. After our Son was born my husband received news that his kidneys were failing. He was horribly sick and o... Read more
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment to improve the world.
Anne Frank Diarist (1929-1945);
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To live for results would be to sentence myself to continuous frustration. My only sure reward is in my actions and not from them.
Hugh Prather Author, Counselor, Minister (born 1938);
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Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
Eleanor Roosevelt U.S. First Lady, Diplomat, Human Rights Activist (1884-1962);
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Be not simply good; be good for something.
Henry David Thoreau Naturalist, Author, Philosopher (1817-1862);
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I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do.
Leonardo da da Vinci Artist, Inventor, Scientist (1452-1519);
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Everyday Heroes

FBL chose a teacher as the "hero" in this spot, because every day they are doing remarkable work to teach children all over the world. In many ways their "heroics" are unsung, and this spot's objec... Read More

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Bruce Willingham 12 months ago from Warner Robins,Ga
To make a difference is to enrich someone's life by what we say or do.
Anderson about 1 year ago from Colatina-ES, Brasil
We always have to make a difference at work, good grades in school, live with a purpose.
Dave over 1 year ago from Houston
Love these, keep up the good work!
Jessie over 1 year ago from Oakland California
making a difference can really help a lot of people out
Lola over 2 years ago from Houston
I love these values they really do make a difference!
Armoni over 2 years ago from Atlanta, Georgia
Making a Difference is indescribable thing. In fact, it is magical, because changing others lives changes yours even if you were not planning on it.