2012 Top 10 CNN Heroes
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CNN's heroes of 2012 will receive the red-carpet treatment in Los Angeles, as celebrities join in honoring their work. In their own words | On the red carpet 
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Honoring Heroes, Hollywood-style
December 2, 2012 -- Updated 1831 GMT (0231 HKT)
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" will air Sunday night on CNN
- The live global telecast will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
- The annual show honors the top 10 CNN Heroes of the year
- One will be named CNN Hero of the Year and receive $250,000 for their cause
Editor's note: "CNN
Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" will air live Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
on CNN's global networks. You can also follow the show via live blog at
CNN.com/Backstage.
(CNN) -- Some of the most famous celebrities in the
world, including actors, musicians and athletes, will join CNN on Sunday
night to honor 10 everyday people making a difference in the world.
These 10 people -- the
top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 -- will receive the red-carpet treatment and
be formally recognized during a live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium
in Los Angeles.
"They've empowered so
many people and saved so many lives," said actor J.R. Martinez, who took
part in last year's tribute show. "This program highlights the real
heroes that we have in this world who said: 'You know what, there's a
problem. But instead of complaining about the problem, we're going to
create the solution.' "
Each of the top 10 CNN Heroes
receives a $50,000 grant to continue their life-changing work, whether
it's helping child caregivers in Florida, rape victims in Haiti or
schoolgirls in Afghanistan.
The top 10 Heroes: In their own words
Backstage pass at CNN Heroes
At the end of Sunday
night's show, one of the top 10 will be named CNN Hero of the Year and
receive an additional $250,000. The Hero of the Year was chosen by a
nine-week public vote that ended Wednesday on CNN.com.
This is the sixth year of
the CNN Heroes campaign. In that time, more than 180 CNN Heroes have
been profiled on CNN, chosen from more than 45,000 nominations submitted
through the CNN Heroes website.
Each year, the campaign
culminates with a live tribute show that brings together some of the
biggest names in the entertainment industry.
The celebrities taking
part in this year's show include movie stars Susan Sarandon, Adrien
Brody, Maria Bello, Viola Davis, Harvey Keitel and Josh Duhamel;
athletes Jeff Gordon and Cullen Jones; and hip-hop artist 50 Cent.
Television stars Rainn Wilson ("The Office"), Rico Rodriguez ("Modern
Family"), Jane Lynch ("Glee"), Miranda Cosgrove ("iCarly") and David
Spade ("Rules of Engagement") will also be participating.
There will be two musical
performances during the show. "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips
will be performing "Home," and three-time Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo will
be singing "Heroes."
"As we enter the season
of giving thanks, we are grateful to these talented and caring
entertainers who are joining us in this celebration of the human
spirit," said Kelly Flynn, senior executive producer for the CNN Heroes
initiative and "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute." "We appreciate the
time they're taking to raise awareness for the life-changing work of
this year's CNN Heroes."
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One hour before the
tribute show, CNN will air a special presentation, "CNN Heroes: Sharing
the Spotlight," that features exclusive interviews with Ne-Yo, actor Ben
Stiller and model Christy Turlington Burns.
In addition to receiving
$50,000, this year's top 10 Heroes will also receive free training from
the Annenberg Foundation, a leading supporter of nonprofits worldwide.
Each Hero will receive a customized version of the Annenberg Alchemy program, which provides practical guidance on fundraising, communications, management and much more.
"We have found that the
most effective nonprofits are like the CNN Heroes -- organizations with
strong and visionary leaders and a bold, new approach to getting the job
done," said Wallis Annenberg, the foundation's president, CEO and
chairman of the board. "Our hope is that in supporting them --
especially smaller nonprofits, still struggling to survive and to thrive
-- we will help them get wider attention and become models across the
world."
Here are the top 10 Heroes of 2012, in alphabetical order:
Pushpa Basnet
Pushpa Basnet was shocked to learn that many children in Nepal have to
live in prisons with their parents. In 2005, she started a children's
center that has provided support, such as housing, education and medical
care, to more than 140 children of incarcerated parents.
Wanda Butts
Wanda Butts lost her son in a drowning accident six years ago. In his
memory, she started the Josh Project, a nonprofit that taught nearly
1,200 children -- most of them minorities -- how to swim.
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Mary Cortani
Mary Cortani is a former Army dog trainer who started Operation Freedom
Paws, a nonprofit that helps war veterans train their own service dogs.
Since 2010, she has worked with more than 80 veterans who have invisible
wounds such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Catalina Escobar
Catalina Escobar is helping young moms in Colombia, where one in five
girls age 15-19 is or has been pregnant. Since 2002, her foundation has
provided counseling, education and job training to more than 2,000
teenage mothers.
Razia Jan
Razia Jan is fighting to educate girls in rural Afghanistan, where
terrorists will stop at nothing to keep them from learning. She and her
team at the Zabuli Education Center are providing a free education to
about 350 girls, many of whom wouldn't normally have access to school.
Thulani Madondo
Thulani Madondo struggled as a child growing up in the slums of
Kliptown, South Africa. Today, his Kliptown Youth Program provides
school uniforms, tutoring, meals and activities to 400 children in the
community.
Leo McCarthy
In memory of his daughter who was killed by a drunken driver in 2007,
Leo McCarthy started Mariah's Challenge. The nonprofit gives college
scholarships to teenagers who pledge not to drink while they're
underage. Nearly $150,000 in scholarship money has been awarded.
Connie Siskowski
Connie Siskowski is helping young people who have to take care of an
ill, disabled or aging family member. Since 2006, her nonprofit has
provided assistance to more than 550 young caregivers in Palm Beach
County, Florida.
Scott Strode
After beating his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Scott Strode found
support through sports. Since 2007, his nonprofit, Phoenix Multisport,
has provided free athletic activities and a sober support community to
more than 6,000 participants in Colorado.
Malya Villard-Appolon
Malya Villard-Appolon is a rape survivor dedicated to supporting victims
of sexual violence in Haiti. In 2004, she co-founded KOFAVIV, an
organization that has helped more than 4,000 rape survivors find safety,
psychological support and/or legal aid.
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