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Nelly Cheboyquit a lucrative software engineering job in Chicago in 2019 to create a computer lab for school children in Kenya. In 2022 he is CNN Hero of the Year.
Online voters chose her among this year’s CNN Heroes Top 10 finalists.
Cheboi’s non-profit, TechLit Africa, has provided thousands of students in rural Kenya with access to donated upcycled computers and a chance at a brighter future.
As CNN Hero of the Year, Cheboi will receive $100,000 to expand her work. She and her top 10 other CNN Heroes honored at Sunday’s gala all received a $10,000 cash prize, and for the first time through a new collaboration with CNN Hero, additional grants, organizational training, and an Elevate Prize Receives support from the Foundation. Nelly will also be named a winner of her Elevate Prize. This includes a $300,000 grant and her $200,000 worth of additional support for her nonprofit.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Kelly Ripa co-hosted the 16th annual CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute, featuring more than a dozen celebrities.
“We are very honored to be here,” said actress and singer Sophia Carson, who performed the song with award-winning songwriter Diane Warren at the event. , wrote this incredible anthem “Applause” for those who lead, survive and fight. Tonight we dedicate this song and performance to our hero. ”
Actor Aubrey Plaza introduces the first CNN hero, Aidan Rileylaunched the nonprofit during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic while home from college.
“From his pandemic couch, Aidan and his friends co-founded the Farmlink Project,” Plaza said. food) to those who need it. “In just two years he has moved over.. over £70 million,” added Plaza.
Actor Adam Scott recalled a famous quote from a cardigan-wearing children’s TV host when honoring nurses and paramedics Teresa GrayThe nonprofit Mobile Medics International provides medical teams to natural disasters and refugee crises around the world.
“Remember when Mr. Rogers said you needed to find someone to help you when you were scared?” said Scott. “Well, let’s meet Teresa Gray.”
Debra Vines – Its nonprofit, The Answer Inc., helps families affected by autism in underserved communities across Chicago – Actress, ‘fellow autistic mom’ Honored by Holly Robinson Peet of
According to Vines, her group has provided programming and guidance to over 4,000 families. “Today, join me in being a servant of change,” Bynes said when accepting the award.
Emmy Award-winning actor Justin Theroux has brought his rescue dog Bear onto the stage. carry blocker and her nonprofit, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue.
Two teenagers making a difference in their communities were also honored as 2022 Young Wonders.
Fifteen-year-old Ruby Chissy from Harrison, Arkansas, started Ruby’s 3 Wishes to donate personal items to nursing home residents.
13-year-old Sri Nihar Tamana from Edison, New Jersey started Recycle My Battery, which keeps used batteries out of the ecosystem through a network of collection bins.
The show was also awarded Two Georgia poll workersShay Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, had their lives turned upside down after false allegations went viral on social media that they were involved in election fraud.
CNN partnered with GoFundMe to Donations to this year’s Top 10 WinnersGoFundMe is the world’s largest fundraising platform that enables people and charities to give and receive support. Supporters can make online donations to CNN Heroes’ top 10 nonprofits directly from CNNHeroes.com. Subaru will be matching all donations up to $50,000 to each of this year’s winners through January 3rd.
Do you know someone in your community who is doing great things to make the world a better place? CNN.com/heroes Also, consider naming that person a CNN Hero in 2023. You can also read about many of his 350 past He CNN Heroes who have helped more than 55 million people in all 50 US states and more than 110 countries around the world.
