CNN Heroes - Ordinary People Extraordinary Impact

Meet all of the 2009 CNN Heroes. Read their stories, watch their videos and get involved in their work.

CHAMPIONING CHILDREN Commitment to the welfare of young people

COMMUNITY CRUSADER Creating solutions to a local problem or social issue

Roy Foster	Carolyn Manning	Paul Embleton	Jorge Munoz	Dr. Carnell Cooper	Suezette Steinhardt	Ed Nicholson
Doc Hendley	Pam Koner	Alfa Demmellash	Susan Jacobs

DEFENDING THE PLANET Innovative efforts to preserve and protect the environment

MEDICAL MARVEL Dedication to the enhancement of human health

PROTECTING THE POWERLESS Advancing the cause of human or equal rights

YOUNG WONDER Outstanding achievement by a person 25 or under