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November, 2006
Britni Lonesome
Teen researcher seeks better way to treat tuberculosis
When you were younger, did you want to grow up to find the cure for a disease or help millions of people find comfort? At 18 years of age, Britni Lonesome of Baltimore, MD did just that. She worked on a way to help tuberculosis patients take less medicine. She helped find a way for them to take one kind of medication over three months instead of the four pills they now swallow every day for up to nine months! Read more about what she does every day to make the world (and herself) a healthier place!
September, 2006
Juliana Ho
Motivated intern takes Washington, D.C. by storm
If you ever thought you had a lot packed in one day, you'll love to read about how Juliana Ho spent the first few months of 2006 as a Congressional page in Washington, D.C. Up before dawn, to school at 6:15 a.m., and then sometimes working until 11:00 p.m. — Juliana got a taste of what working on the Hill is like! Read her Spotlight On interview and her suggestions about what it takes to get a great internship.
July, 2006
Stephanie "Kira" Dye
Lifting spirits and raising money with music
Do you play a musical instrument? Have you ever thought to use your talent to raise money for a charity or two? Stephanie "Kira" Dye has been playing the cello since she was 5-years-old. For the past few years, she has raised thousands of dollars for charities in her home town of St. Louis, MO! Read her interview and find out what else this future soloist does for fun.
April, 2006
Leah Larson
Creating a voice for girls in America and around the world
Do you play a musical instrument? Have you ever thought to use your talent to raise money for a charity or two? Stephanie "Kira" Dye has been playing the cello since she was 5-years-old. For the past few years, she has raised thousands of dollars for charities in her home town of St. Louis, MO! Read her interview and find out what else this future soloist does for fun.
February, 2006
Anna Neustaedter
Raising money and raising awareness
Getting through a tough situation usually requires the help of a few good friends. That is what happened to Anna, a girl who battled an eating disorder but turned to her friends, family, doctors, and even traveled to recover. She started her own charity to help raise awareness about eating disorders by selling sweets to kids and people around town. Read her inspiring story to learn more about her ongoing recovery and how she's an inspiration to everyone around her.
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