The following are examples of youth just like you who have made a difference in their communities. If you know of someone who should be highlighted here for their volunteer efforts, please e-mail us at intern@tcfrichmond.org.
Cole Hodges, 11 (Richmond, Virginia)
When he was five, one of his best friend's younger sister had cancer. He asked his mom if he could give her all of his birthday presents. She said he could help her by donating money to her family. So, at his birthday that year, he raised $121.00 by asking for money, not presents, for his birthday. Ever since he was five, he has been donating his birthday to different organizations. To find out how you can donate your birthday money or for more information on Cole go to:
The 16-year-old president of CT Weber Enterprises LLC, has made new strides in his online retail business. He’s rakes in $5,000 to $6,000 a month on his electronics retail site and has been recognized by eBay as a Silver PowerSeller, awarded to vendors who hit $3,000 a month in sales three months in a row. He’s still active in the YMCA Leaders Club, which requires 100 hours of volunteer work a year.
Young men and women who amaze and inspire
For the third year in a row, Style Weekly has tried to peer into the future, seeking the young men and women of the Richmond area who are ahead of their time. We didn’t have to look far. Our search turned up kids who’d already learned very grown-up lessons: in courage, diligence and service to others. They’ve discovered their passions and built upon them. And their families, friends and communities are the better for it. We hope you’ll enjoy reading about these 16 special young people. We think you’ll be reading about them in the future, too. To see the top 16 under 16 visit:
