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Meet my heroes! (video)

Hiya Gorgeous!

This week I have something extra special for you. I don’t want to ruin the surprise—but this is awe-inspiring, motivating and totally uplifting.

Here’s a hint: it’s all about heroes.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a big list of people I admire. People who make me think and feel and helped me heal. And most importantly, folks who inspire me to take action, in some way—from teachers, mentors, doctors, and activists, to friends and family members, and everyday people who I don’t know personally, but applaud from afar.

Heroes make our world a better place through their energy and actions. They’re the ones who shine a light on the areas of darkness that we’re often too afraid or unwilling to address.

And guess what? Heroes can be anyone—even our fur friends. In fact, I’ve known quite a few remarkable critters who’ve done more to change the world than we give them credit for.

So, last year I decided to share my inspiration with you by starting a love project on social media called the #HeroOfTheMonth. If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter, you’re probably familiar with it. If not, hop on board (I share lots of other valuable and fun stuff there, too)!

Anyway, the purpose of the #HeroOfTheMonth project was to get their amazing work seen by a wider audience. I’m so lucky to have such a big platform and want to share it!

Well, I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of all the heroes I chose, tell you a little something about their work and take it one step further by creating a little award for two spectacular winners. (it was gonna be one award, but it was too hard to pick, they’re all winners!)

So it would mean the world me if you join me in celebrating our winners. Hit play and get ready to be supercharged and super-inspired!

Here’s a roundup of ALL our wonderful 2017 Heroes!

Take a look at this list of ah-mazing humans, starting with our two winners. Follow them, support them, and let them inspire you!

Sophie Gamand began Pit Bull Flower Power, a series of photos of pit bulls wearing beautiful flower crowns to help change the “violent” perception of this precious breed. Sophie travels around the U.S. photographing shelter dogs for free, to help bring awareness to their fate, and help them get adopted. Learn more here.

Haile Thomas is a 16 year old health activist, popular blogger, plant-based chef and founder and CEO of The Happy Org, a non-profit empowering youth to plant-power up and thrive. She also advocates for underserved/at-risk communities by offering life-changing health and disease prevention education programs. Learn more here. 

BJ Miller is the Executive Director of the Zen Hospice Project and a palliative care specialist at the University of California San Francisco. B.J. lost both of his legs and one arm during an accident. He harnessed his experience to pioneer a new model of end of life care in hospice settings. He connects art, spirituality, and medicine to improve the way we die. Learn more here.

Julia Olson is the Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel of Our Children’s Trust, where she works with youth on advocacy and engagement for protecting the environment. After becoming a mom, Julia realized the greatest threat to humanity is climate change, so she’s working to empower youth to take a leading role in environmental causes. Learn more here.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organizations for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa. Learn more here.

Pets of the Homeless is the only national organization focused exclusively on feeding and providing veterinary care to pets of the homeless. Founded by Genevieve Frederick, this organization believes that no pet should go hungry or suffer. Learn more here.

The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based nonprofit committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. They help children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. Learn more here.

Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center is dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife in New York State. Founded by Missy Runyan, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and powerhouse, they also offer educational programs to teach communities how to peacefully coexist with wildlife and to know how to help them when they’re in need. Learn more here.

Growing Home is Chicago’s leading expert in farm-based work training for people with employment barriers. They provide 25 hours per week of paid on-the-job training at their farms to underserved communities, using vacant lots to provide fresh produce and jobs. Learn more here.

Dr. Anita Krajnc is an animal rights activist and co-founder of Toronto Pig Save, an organization that exists to erect glass walls at area slaughterhouses and encourage plant-based lifestyles. Learn more here.

Roots & Shoots, founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, this organization is dedicated to creating a new generation of conservationists. They seek to empower and encourage young people to become leaders to ensure a better future for people, animals and the environment. Learn more here.

Asuka Takita, is a veterinarian who manages the Mara Conservancy’s anti-poaching canine unit in Masai Mara, Kenya. She also co-founded Tears of African Elephants, an elephant conservation and anti-poaching organization. Her fearless work has led to the arrests of approximately 3,476 poachers over the last 16 years. Learn more here.

Aren’t these people totally remarkable? I hope they inspire you as much as they inspire me and that they encourage you to take action on the causes that are near and dear to your heart.

Your turn: Is there a hero in your life that you’d like to shine a light on? Maybe it was your math teacher or the nurse who helped you through chemo. Whoever it is, give them a shout-out in the comments below. Let us know how much their actions meant to you. And while you’re at it, share this with them too.

Peace and inspiration,

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  1. Safena says:

    My dog Molly is my hero. I’ve been sick and Molly doesnt leave my side even when playful papa is in the other room. She inspires me to not take life seriously and reminds me of what is important… the ones we love. Mollys love opens my heart even when I’m scared to love anything that deeply. Heros are courageously loving and that is my best friend Molly.

    • Heather says:

      You are so lucky to have such a sweet, loving pup to stay right by your side. It’s amazing how they know when we need them and then they give us all the love they have to give and more. <3

  2. Heather says:

    Daphne Sheldrick from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been a hero of mine for years, so I’m so happy they made your list!
    I also have to say that my sweet dog, Annie, who I lost just a month ago is a hero of mine. She taught me so much. She was mostly blind but that didn’t stop her. She would trot around outside without fear and if she bumped into something she just kept on going. She didn’t let her limitations or obstacles stop her from enjoying her life. And she had nothing but love in her heart.

  3. Rayanne Sifferlin says:

    My heroes are my animal family…my two mustangs Peace and Beautiful WindDreamer…and my six kitties: Tink, Merc, Aria, Prieta, MoonStar, and Soleil. I’ve never been so proud of them for standing strong during my time of transition. I’m not with all of them physically right now but hope to be back with them soon because I believe in miracles and know God loves all of us and will bless us with a home where we will all be free once again. I love them and miss them… Blessings, rayanne

  4. Dawn Engler says:

    I don’t even know how you narrowed your list down to those two amazing women. Thanks for sharing Kris!

  5. Elizabeth Cook says:

    My hero is a nurse who took extra time to help my daughter feel comfortable before a fine needle biopsy. She was about 12 at the time and was used to being treated in the adult section of the hospital. (Her type of cancer typically affects older adults, so she’s never treated in the pediatric unit.) Sensing her anxiety, her nurse gave her extra attention. He even drew all over her sheets with a sharpie to show her exactly would happen. My rule-following child thought his little act of “vandalism” was the craziest thing she’d ever seen. She laughed so hard and was able to relax about the upcoming procedure and what the results might mean. He probably prepped patients for biopsies so many times a day that it was mechanical and routine. However, on that morning, he paid attention and responded to the person in front of him, and that made all the difference.

  6. Laura says:

    Morning Kris… I loved this blog. It is, in my opinion, so important to recognize what other people are doing good in the world. I would like to give a big shout out for Nicole Di Paolo. She is the President of Paws 4 Survival, an organization in Boston that rescues animals from Puerto Rico. She has been the light that our stray animals have needed after Hurricane María and the fact that she comes all the way from Boston to rescue animals ONLY from Puerto Rico makes me admire her greatly. I hope you look into the organization’s amazing work and also that you keep doing these series of awards because as important as it is to do good is also to recognize who is doing it as well. Blessings to you and your team. You are a big inspiration!

  7. Ineska Klauber says:

    Kris you’re amazing! You’re my hero!

  8. Wendy Fish says:

    My husband is my hero! He recently retired from the military and started a new career. While preparing for this transition we found out I had breast cancer and a brain tumor! I also have a challenging a rewarding career supporting military and families that we are both very passionate about, so my husband supports me every day to take some of the load off and keep me healthy by waking up early to make us smoothies and juices, he comes home in the evening and cooks most of our plant based dinners and works around the house. He has been on board with me through all the changes and choices to detoxify our life’s. We are healthy and strong and living with a brain tumor, with no changes since Aug 2016!

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