we at youth specialties just found out that zach hunter has been nominated as a cnn hero in the youth category. the winner is determined merely by vote (which, since zach doesn’t have a big organization behind him like some of the other nominees, is unfortunate). but we’d love to get the votes going!
winning would allow zach to appear on a prime time special with anderson cooper, to talk about modern day slavery, and how he (zach) feels god is calling his generation to bring freedom. there’s a cash price also; and zach has already said he would donate it for aftercare and education of rescued child slaves.
help us get the word out — to your churches and youth group and friends.
vote here (btw, the info is wrong: it says zach has raised $20,000 to end slavery. that’s how much zach has personally given, from speaking fees and book royalties. he has raised well over 10x that amount.)
you can vote as many times as you like until monday at noon.
In both our IMPACT and NYGO teams last year, our students read his book "Be The Change." He has left a significant impact on our youth group. Everything I've seen and read on this kid is impressive. He seems to be the real deal.
I had trouble watching the video through the cnn site... so here's another video that let's you know a little more about him...
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