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WOW Charlie is so inspirational, he shows that you don't have to be an adult to make a difference!
Posted over 4 years ago by Carrie J. from Nevada, USA

At 15 years of living you have managed to focus well beyond your peers. To all whom feel the beacon of light that one spirit-filled 15 year old is shining so bright: hope, love, kindness, care and faith are brought forth and received within the BEAM of your light.
Posted over 4 years ago by Robbie H. from Mason, Washington USA

Tell your friend Charlie B. he has recognized more than you know. Wow!!!
Posted over 4 years ago by Tom T. from London, United Kingdom

Wow. I'm speechless. Talk about being humble...
Posted over 4 years ago by Rachel W. from Joplin, Mo.

Good job, Charlie B.!
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It is great to be generous and feel the pain of others rather thinking of our own. I am happy that Charlie is showing another picture!


Posted over 4 years ago by Abdur R. from Pakistan

Let Charlie B. know I am proud of his work, and hope others will follow his lead
Posted over 4 years ago by Roshan R. from Minnesota, USA

Way to go, Charlie!
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Your Everyday Hero: Charlie B.

My hero is my friend Charlie, a 15-year-old from South Carolina. To me, there is nothing more inspiring than a young person giving boxes of clothes to the needy, while having barely any himself.

Charlie has dedicated his life to clothing the poor. He has given almost all of his clothes away, keeping the bare minimum for himself. He has made countless trips to the bus station in Columbia, sometimes on foot, to hand out clothing items to homeless strangers. The clothes he gives out are his personal donation, or items he has worked hard to gather from friends, family and his church.

I am sharing Charlie's story because although he gives and gives, he has never received recognition and I want others to hear of and be inspired, like I am, by his generosity.

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