SPECIAL HEROES










Great children's book, teaching values!
Covers, Bullying, Special Needs child,
Self-Love, Selflessness, Faith...

NANCY WOULD AND THE TREE THAT COULD... PLUS ANOTHER TALE OF 'GOOD'
 
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and other retailers!
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HEROES ON VIDEO
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44 Facts About the U.S. Presidents -
mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.52)

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The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - MLK Day! (Animated)

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography for Children,
American History for Kids - FreeSchool

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The Maccabeats and Naturally 7 - Shed a Little Light - MLK Jr. Day - (James Taylor Cover)

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MLK Day 2020: What to know about the civil right icon's legacy (ABC News)

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The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - MLK Day! (Animated)

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Sesame Street: Hanukkah With
Veronica Monica

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The Story of Hanukkah
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The Story of Hanukkah | Hanukkah for Kids | Origins of Hanukkah

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Veterans' Day,
but our honoring of the brave men and women
should be an everyday occurence.

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Veterans Day For Kids Cartoon! Learn Fun Facts About Veterans Day For Elementary Students

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A Trip of Honor
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Veterans Day Explanation for Kids
by
Randallj1972

Labor Day in the U.S.


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7 Facts About The 4th of July
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4th of July Cartoon Lesson-Home School House Rock Fireworks
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Liberty's Kids HD - FOURTH OF JULY SPECIAL us |
History Videos For Kids

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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas? -
Fun facts on Christmas for kids

Sesame Street: Keep Christmas With You

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What Is Christmas All About? | A Charlie Brown Christmas

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What Is Christmas?

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What is Kwanzaa? Check out this Kwanzaa for Kids Cartoon (Educational Videos)

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See This Amazing Light Show For The Holidays!

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Hiliarious and Amazing Christmas Light Show 2014 -
Can Can Featured on Great Christmas Light Fight!

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A Soldiers Silent Night / Soldier's Silent Night /
Night Before Christmas Full Version 2010

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Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur
 
Jumpin' Jeusalem!
Yom Kippur Video for Kids


Yom Kippur in 60 Seconds

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The Maccabeats - Book of Good Life
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Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for Jews.

Yom Kippur in 60 Seconds

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Rosh Hashanah,
The Jewish New Year

Shalom Sesame: Kids Talk About Rosh Hashanah

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It's Rosh Hashanah- Happy Jewish New Year!
Mayim Bialik


The Story of Passover - An Animated Retelling

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The Purim Story in 4 minutes: Go Esther!

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Presidents Song/US Presidents for kids
A song with some AWESOME facts!

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ASSORTED, INCREDIBLE
THANKSGIVING MOMENTS, PLUS...

Kids History: The First Thanksgiving | History Click here.

Kids Try 100 Years of Thanksgiving Dishes | Bon Appetit


Dwight Howard & Family Serve Thanksgiving Dinner
To Foster Kids
Students pack meal for Thanksgiving


 

You're a Grand Old Flag | The Kiboomers | Kids Songs | Patriotic Songs | Memorial Day for Kids

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Memorial Day Information for Kids

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The origin of Memorial Day
CBS This Morning

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Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

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NOTE: This is not a political website. That said, I believe that
the following video is something Americans should listen to.
With their families. For much of our 'Freedom' is due to
the bravery and sacrifices of our military men and women.

Ronald Reagan A Soldiers Pledge Listen Learn Remember

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Flags cover Boston Common to honor
Massachusetts fallen for Memorial Day

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ROBert explains the corona virus to children - PLAYMOBIL

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Answering Kids' Questions About The Coronavirus

By the Children's Hospital Colorado

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This young man proves that we are all capable of so much!

Kodi Lee: Blind Autistic Singer SHOCKS The World Again In The Live Show! | America's Got Talent 2019

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There Are Still Good People Among Us

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Adorable Kids Helping Homeless People - Cute Kids Videos (2018)

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Schoolhouse Rock Adverbs
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Shalom Sesame: Kids Talk About Rosh Hashanah

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America Strong: Back to school edition

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9-Year-Old Boy Saves Neighbor
Who Was Trapped Under Car

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MOTHER'S DAY - WHY DO WE CELEBRATE MOTHERS' DAY
|| Mother's Day Celebration - Animated Story

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Simple Math Tricks You Weren’t Taught at School

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How little people can make a big difference |
Charlie Cooper | TEDxJCUCairns

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HERO Animals That SAVED People's Lives

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Lifetime Achievement Award: Local Hero Awards 2017

This woman and her mate were foster parents for over 40 years.
They gave to so many children in so many ways.
They are a true inspiration and true heroes!
See and hear about them, here.

Diver Rescues Elephant Struggling To Breathe In Deep Waters

Bet You Didn't Know: Bet You Didn't Know:
Independence Day | History

What do you wish to say about your Dad?

Kids Talk About Their Dads As Father's Day Approaches

Amazing Kids With Incredible Talent

These are some incredibly talented children. What is your talent?
We all have one or more of them! Discover yours!
(And, you do not have to be 'The Best'! Because there is always
someone better than you. So what?
That hasn't prevented famous people from pursuing their dreams.
And, it should not stop you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLjQ1KBiaAs

Whatever your or your family and friends' views of President Trump,
he is the current and 45th American President. Watch history in the making.

The 58th Presidential Inauguration of
Donald J. Trump (Full Video) | NBC News

Reverand Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King's Last Speech: "I've Been To The Mountaintop"

If you want to achieve your goals, don't focus on them:
Reggie Rivers at TEDxCrestmoorParkED

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2016 Veterans Day Tribute

Every year, this elementary school honors their students' veteran family members with a video and a special ceremony. Click here for the video!


Chicago's Best Giving Back: Inspiration Kitchens

Chicago's Best

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"Aspergers" : not what you think it is

Krister Palo | TEDxYouth@ISH

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Moms are Special Heroes!

The Mother's Day Song: A funny song for Mother's Day
 
songdrops

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Make your brain smarter: it's not what you think:
Sandra Chapman, Ph.D. at TEDxRockCreekPark

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The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips

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Boy Saves Bus Driver

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A Hero Teen and the Police Officer He Saved

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Teenage hero saves woman from kidnapping

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BBC News - How to raise a chess champion

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Homelessness is a serious situation in America (and elsewhere).
It impacts families as well as individuals, including those women and men
who have served the country in the military.
This eye-opener has been viewed over 18 million times.

THE HOMELESS CHILD EXPERIMENT!

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/2Rsc-2oMB0s?version=3&hl=en_US

Over 41 million people have watched this video!

How Does A Homeless Man Spend $100?
By Josh Paler Lin

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/AUBTAdI7zuY?version=3&hl=en_US

Sometimes It Are 'The Anonymous Strangers' Who Save A Life

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7-year-old boy jumps into action to save aunt's life

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Teen uses CPR training to help save woman's life

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/8JkacF8BZmk?version=3&hl=en_US

Pianist and singer Isaac melts the Judges' hearts |
Britain's Got Talent 2015

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One Day Boston Children's Chorus 4th of July 2014

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Father's Day

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Happy Father's Day, Mom

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Math Rocks... "Geometry is Killa-Hot" -
The Ron Clark Academy

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Terminally ill teen vows to raise thousands for charity
after being told rare cancer...

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/6CY12BvYM8o?version=3&hl=en_US

Average student speech-a motivational for you all

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/ThObz3Gb1_E?version=3&hl=en_US

Are You A Visual Thinker?
BuzzFeedVideo

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Math Heads: DO MATH IN YOUR HEAD! -
Math Bites with Danica McKellar

Worth noting is that Danica went from being 'an average child' to a TV star
(The Wonder Years and more recent hit shows),
to being a New York Times best-selling author, 3 times,
to being a highly recognized mathematician!

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/68S3vSGvSXU?version=3&hl=en_US

Cyber Bullying Virus

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/vmQ8nM7b6XQ?version=3&hl=en_US

What Are Community Values?

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Feeding The Homeless - Ottawa

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NOTE: We do not necessarily endorse other videos in the 'Kid President' series
or those by SoulPancake. However, this video is worth watching!

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!

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 Teenagers organise charity bed push
to raise funds for children's hospital

  http://www.youtube.com/embed/9Y3aOUh4t1E?version=3&hl=en_US

Heroic Teen Christian Gunter Saves Disabled Vets
From Arkansas Tornado

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Teen Amputee Rescues 3 Legged Dog

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Dorian Beshara, a 6 Year Young Hero!

Child gets big reward for helping elderly neighbor

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How to Take Great Notes

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Let It Go (Testing Parody)

Learning needs to be valuable and a huge part of that is making it fun!
Well, here are teachers from the Turtle Lake Elementary School in Shoreview, MN. And, they certainly know how to reach students. How do I know? Well, watch this and tell whether or not you wish that you had teachers who could relate to you, as these, obviously can.
We invite teachers to submit their own video of 5 minutes or less in duration to: russ@SpecialHeroes.com. And, who knows? We might present it here for othes to enjoy and learn from!

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Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day?
- Kenneth C. Davis

Whatever you or your family members think of unions, this day is intricately bound with them. And, efforts to end child labor, among other terrible policies of the time.

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EDAR (Everyone Deserves A Roof)

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Wes Samuela

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High School Students Raise $20K for Children's Hospital

What would bring jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, orchestra geeks,
and just about every type of student, together to sing 68 songs in 6 1/2 minutes?
Why to raise $20,000 for a children's hospital, of course!

Perhaps this is something that will inspire you.
Whether a traditional student/one taking classes on-line/one being home-schooled!

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Nathan Tucker

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Charles Alexander

Homeless Man Who Was A Former Crip Gang Leader,
Saves Dallas Police Officer from Attack

 www.youtube.com/v/ftbPz7PpEQ0?version=3&hl=en_US

LeAnn Holexa and Captain Guy Pinkman

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Memory and Concentration Techniques

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Please remember and honor the brave men and women
who have sacrificed their lives, their health, their families...
their all, so that you and others
could live 'free'.

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Nekabari Goka

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Sam Berns, despite having a rare and fatal condition,
taught many of us what truly matters in life.
He has passed,
but his message, wisdom, and warmth
remain.

Sam Berns Tribute Video

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'Jocks' Who Are 'Real Men'

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Christopher Duffley
A young, blind, and autistic hero and inspiration in his own special way.

 www.youtube.com/v/pgBu682tKz4?version=3&hl=en_US

Texas Teens Save A Kidnap Victim

 www.youtube.com/v/tr-MiW7X_kY?hl=en_US

15-Yr-Old Kelvin Doe Wows M.I.T.

 www.youtube.com/v/XOLOLrUBRBY?hl=en_US

Phillip Phillips - Home - Piano Cover By Blind Teen Kuha'o

Please do not call this blind young man 'disabled'. May he be an inspiration to all.

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Food 4 Less

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Art From The Heart!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3EwDgxbY3g

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Public Speaking Tips and Presentation Skills

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An Unlikely Hero
From An Animal Shelter

 www.youtube.com/v/BQvzKk9Tn0s?hl=en_US

Wheelchair-Bound Louisiana Teen
Scores Touchdown For High School

 www.youtube.com/v/I4RJ4zBXXK0?hl=en_US

Teen Chooses To Overcome A Great Adversity,
Along With A Great Attitude

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How To Write A Research Paper

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A Unique Video By Teens For Teens

Teens Vs Texting: An Anti Texting and Driving Campaign

 www.youtube.com/v/W3JR6sl7wFA?hl=en_US

The Misconceptions of Being Homeschooled
(Note that the above is the video's title. Likewise, not all homeschool situations are as those portrayed here.
However, it does show you hwo it can work depending upon the family involved.)

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Teenage Boy Saves Child From A House Fire

 www.youtube.com/v/XJ1VPee053g?version=3&hl=en_US

Kailee Gibson, www.ComfortCrew.Org,
and so many children of the miltary:
Thank you for your service!

 www.youtube.com/v/x7n52eBvIEA?hl=en_US

Don't Ever Judge Someone By Looks Alone -
Everyone Has A Gift To Share!

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An Amazing Graduation Speech:
'You Are Not Special'

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Teen Entrepreneurship!

 www.youtube.com/v/uPAwUNJvxNM?hl=en_US

Pennies Do Count,
Just As Kids Trying To Save A Schoolmate Does!

 www.youtube.com/v/QRGlqFBTfPs?version=3&hl=en_US

Public Speaking Tips
Learn Some Valuable Lessons For A Valuable Skill

 www.youtube.com/v/wmjGz4PS6sI?hl=en_US

Nathan Pustka
Some Say He Is Disabled, I Say That He Is Uniquely Enabled!

 www.youtube.com/v/SinshOsZlPg?hl=en_US

A Hero In The Classroom
There are great children in public, private, and home schools.

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I Challenge You To Watch This 'Home Movie'
And Not To Cry, While Feeling Incredibly Inspired,
At The Same Time.
Please share this with others. Thank you!

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These Young Ladies Are NOT Airheads
Check Out Their Advice On This Topic Of...

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Young Teen Is Out To Change The World -
$2 At A Time!

 www.youtube.com/v/243u_VnYZV0?version=3&hl=en_US

This Video Says So Much!
'Especially' at 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

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Teen Gets Over $100,000 in Grants & Prizes!
While Creating A New, Incredible Way To Test For Cancer!

Who Says That You Are 'Too Young' To Contribute To Medicine/ Science/ Or... ?

 www.youtube.com/v/pmVzs3-GNBc?version=3&hl=en_US

World Champion Archer
Hits A 'Bulls-Eye' With No Arms
But Lots Of Heart!

 www.youtube.com/v/vdKYG1099ug?version=3&hl=en_US

How Young Do You Have To Be To Make A Difference
In People's Lives?

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Teenage Hero

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From: Tim Janis "Celebrate America" on Vermont PBS
(Tim is an amazing composer with a heart as wide as all outdoors!)

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Boost Your Confidence

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A Young American Hero

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This Is A Teenage Heroine!

 www.youtube.com/v/HNGPVp9-54Q?version=3&hl=en_US

A Formula For Success In Life
Based On The Actions Of Those Who 'Made It'!

 www.youtube.com/v/hzBCI13rJmA?version=3&hl=en_US

An Incredibly Inspirational Video From The X-Factor Show

www.youtube.com/v/W86jlvrG54o?version=3&hl=en_US

Over 1.2 Million Viewings Of This Short Video
Although this is not a religious site, we invite you to watch this short,
but moving video. For even if you choose to disregard the religious message
shown at the end of it, you will likely be greatly touched & inspired.

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GUITAR HERO for the Blind/ Visually Impaired please click on the image below
 

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