10 Stories about Kids Who Made a Difference this Year

Hunter Long knows that he and Hunter Himes, injured in a late February accident, share more than a name: They also share strength.

Eighth-grader Mike Roberge wrote, edited and produced the minute-and-a-half long animated clip.

Students, teachers, firefighters and police officers shaved their heads Friday, raising more than $17,000 for pediatric cancer research.

Sixty-five shavees and student group fundraisers contributed to the total.

The Cancer Smashers event raised funds to benefit the Robert H. Lurie Center at Northwestern University.

Ishan Nath spent his elementary school years in Darien. Next stop for the Stanford senior: Oxford.

Students made cards and wrote letters to Illinois men and women who will be serving at Landstuhl Medical Center over the holidays.

The senior has dedicated himself to several extra-curricular activities.

students paid their respects to veterans living at the retirement home through personalized letters.

Students wore orange Wednesday to show their support of students who are victims of bullying.