Here is another amazing story of a child with a compassionate heart, who has already changed the world. When she was only 4 years old, Hannah was serving food at a rescue mission with her family. She noticed a man in line with a tear in his shoes, and he wasn't wearing socks. It concerned her greatly that he would be cold, so she asked, "Mommy, can he have my socks?" The following day, she and her mother began purchasing and donating socks to the local shelters. Hannah's Socks is now a full fledged non-profit organization which believes "that in a country as prosperous as the United States, no man, woman or child should want for something as basic as a warm pair of socks."

Zach Bonner is a ten year old boy who says, "If you have a good heart, you have to use it." Zach is the founder of the Little Red Wagon Foundation and spends his time figuring out how he can help others. His charity work began after Hurricane Charlie, when Zach took his red wagon through the neighborhood to collect bottled water for the victims. His heart and ingenuity grew, and he began to focus on supporting homeless kids. He makes back packs with food, toys and hygiene kits for children on the streets. He also developed a program called 24 Hours to raise awareness of what it is like to be a homeless kid. I encourage you to watch this video about this amazing little boy, who has already achieved amazing things in his young life!

I was amazed to come across this story of a little girl who took charge of her circumstances at the age of four, and left a beautiful legacy at the age of eight. 

For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 -- she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.

Alex's spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex's family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of June 2007, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $17 million for childhood cancer research. The result -- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!