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Young Artist Inspires Global Change: Meet Chelsea of Teen Mobile Arts

Inspiration often strikes at the strangest time. For Chelsea Hu, inspiration struck in the middle of a flood while she was volunteering at an orphanage as part of a leadership camp in China in 2019. As the torrential rain caused chaos amongst the frightened children, thirteen-year-old Chelsea sought to comfort…...

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DMV Artist Raider Originals supports Arts4TheCure and the National Foundation for Cancer Research

“Art is not about what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas. Art has always played a considerable role in the life of Jonas Benjamin Raider. Growing up in the quaint town of Rockaway Beach, New York, Manhattan and all of its creative geniuses were only…...

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3 Lessons on Generosity from former Chairman & CEO of Home Depot, Frank Blake

According to Frank Blake, he surprised everyone – including himself – when he became Home Depot Corporation CEO. During his tenure from 2007 through to 2014, Mr. Blake became well known for engineering a remarkable corporate turnaround during an economic downturn. However, this significant achievement was not the only reason…...

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Youth Ambassador Spotlight: Katy Gray

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) Youth Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity for top high school students across the country. These students serve as leaders in raising awareness and support for cutting-edge cancer research. Many youth ambassadors combine their passion for sports, science, and/or the arts with community…...

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