Red Carpet Fashion Heroes

When I hear the word “Hero,” I think if someone who risked their own life to save someone else. This is normally done without thinking about the danger that could be caused to them first. An example of could be a person pulling someone out of a burning car. We also have heroes who know of the potential danger and chose to risk their own life. Firemen, police officers, and soldiers are all examples of heroes who risk their life every day.

            CNN host an annual Heroes Awards in which honors people who work all the time in order to try and change the world. Carolyn LeCroy is an inspiring woman who helps children stay connected with their parents who are incarcerated. She received a CNN Heroes Award in 2008. Another CNN hero is Diane Latiker. She is listed on the top 10 CNN Heroes. She allows yound children to come into her house to keep them off the streets. She lives in one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods. There is a lot of gang violence in her neighborhood. Diane provides food, helps with homework, or just listens. She is determined to keep the young children off the streets and out of gangs. Diane also set up a memorial to all the kids who lost their lives since 2007. Some of the celebrities that were seen on the red carpet in 2008 were Miley Cyrus, Charlotte Ross, and Brooklyn Decker. Many other celebrities attend these awards to honor the heroes.

            As we can see heroes become celebrities. I would have never heard of Carolyn LeCroy or Diane Latiker if it had not been for her heroic actions. She is now a celebrity in trying to make the world a better place.

             

References

Gach, PJ. (2011, December 12). Best and Worst Dressed: CNN Heroes Red Carpet Style. Shine. Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://shine.yahoo.com/winter-style/best-worst-dressed-cnn-heroes-red-carpet-style-184800684.html

Grandparent Helping Chicago kids ‘off the block.’ (2011, April 17.) Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/04/07/cnnheroes.latiker.roseland.youth/index.html

Program helps imprisoned parents stay connected to kids. (2012, April 19). Retrieved April 22, 2012, from http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/19/living/cnnheroes-lecroy-robinson-peete/index.html