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Document 1: Hannah Taylor Childhood experiences often shape the path one takes in life. In Hannah Taylor’s case, it was not what she experienced herself, but rather something she saw, that altered the course of her young life. At the age of 5, Hannah, for the first time, saw a
Document 1: Hannah Taylor Childhood experiences often shape the path one takes in life. In Hannah Taylor’s case, it was not what she experienced herself, but rather something she saw, that altered the course of her young life. At the age of 5, Hannah, for the first time, saw a homeless man eating out of a garbage can. 5 The sight caused her great sadness, so much so that for the next year she found herself increasingly worried about the plight of the homeless, and constantly asking her family questions about homelessness. Seeing how emotionally affected Hannah was, her mother suggested she do something about it…. never imagining what this would lead to. 10 The next day Hannah asked her first grade teacher if she could speak to the class about what she had learned about homelessness, and how they might be able to help. In response, the class had an art sale and bake sale and gave all donations to a local homeless mission. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. Soon after, at the age of 6, Hannah created the Ladybug Foundation, in hopes to help end homelessness. A Winnipeg, Canada native, she 15 began making ‘ladybug jars’ to collect change during Canada’s “Make Change” month. It was the first major fundraising campaign for her foundation. Today at the age of 11, Hannah travels throughout Canada speaking on homelessness and spreading her message of hope. She has even spoken to the Prime Minister! So far, Hannah has helped raise over $1 million for Canadian homeless charities. 20 Beyond fundraising, Hannah strives to restore a dignified humanity to the homeless population by educating the general public. She hopes that people will see them as members of their community, rather than as threats or as someone to avoid contact with or to ignore. Yet despite all the work she does for her Ladybug Foundation, Hannah remains a normal kid and she still enjoys other endeavors, like spending time with her friends. She feels it is 25 important for others to realize that ‘regular’ people can make a difference in the lives of others. From myhero.com September 18, 2006 13ANTEV1ME1 Page : 2/5 Document 2: Freedom Connie was a student at a small Catholic academy, St Catherine's, where the girls wore uniforms and were forbidden all jewelry except one ring (“simple, all metal”), one watch (“simple, no jewels”), and