Congratulasians To Efren Peñaflorida, 2009 CNN Hero Of The Year!
The people have spoken, and what they have said is that our man Efren Peñaflorida, with his pushcart school, is a hero among heroes. Try not to cry during his acceptance speech:
Perhaps we could all learn something from his tireless efforts and pushcart lessons. Peñaflorida said:
“Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes and sizes. We are one great tapestry. Each person has a hidden hero within, you just have to look inside you and search it in your heart, and be the hero to the next one in need.”
And right now, from behind our walls of daily snark and selfishness and shame, we kinda believe him.
[CNN: Pushcart Educator Named CNN Hero Of The Year]
Thanks, Jasmine!
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Way better than Tony Robbins or any other such motivational speaker for pay! Truly an extraordinasian!
Tony Robbins is nothing more then a huckster douche bag. I’m glad Mr. Penaflorida won this award. He’s truly an asset to the human race and the horribly underprivileged kids in the Philippines.