NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17: 2017 CNN Hero of the Year Amy Wright speaks onstage during CNN Heroes 2017 at the American Museum of Natural History on December 17, 2017 in New York City. 27437_017 (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for CNN) *** Local Caption *** Amy Wright
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CNN announces 2017 Hero of the Year
CNN is proud to announce Amy Wright has been named the 2017 Hero of the Year for her work with people with disabilities.
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17: 2017 CNN Hero of the Year Amy Wright speaks onstage during CNN Heroes 2017 at the American Museum of Natural History on December 17, 2017 in New York City. 27437_017 (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for CNN) *** Local Caption *** Amy Wright
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