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- CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute air November 27, 2008 at 9ET
- Viewers contributed over 3,700 people
- Seven total categories for submission
- Top ten finalists were selected
- Hero of the Year nominations received 1 million online votes
- Final selection of CNN Hero of the Year was Liz McCartney
- Held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California
- Previously recorded on November 22, 2008
- Musical Performers: Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, John Legend
- Gala tribute hosted by Anderson Cooper
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CNN honor the top ten finalists for their Heroes contest at CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute on November 27, 2008 at 9ET.CNN: Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' Tribute to CNN Heroes (November 25, 2008) The final selections were chosen by a a blue-ribbon panel from an original pool of 3,700 nominations and will each receive $25,000.CNN: Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' Tribute to CNN Heroes (November 25, 2008)
Hero of the Year
The 2008 CNN Hero of the Year is Liz McCartney who has dedicated her life to aiding Hurricane Katrina survivors. McCartney lives in St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana which lies just outside of New Orleans.CNN: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/cnn.heroes/archive/liz.mccartney.html Liz McCartney Profile] She founded the St. Bernard Project which has rebuilt over 120 homes for families.CNN: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/cnn.heroes/archive/liz.mccartney.html Liz McCartney Profile] The grand prize includes $100,00 to continue her volunteer work thus earning her title of "Community Crusader".CNN: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/cnn.heroes/archive/liz.mccartney.html Liz McCartney Profile]-
CNN 2008 Heroes
- CNN: CNN Heroes
- CNN Heroes Finalists
- Liz McCartney - Hero of the Year
- Anne Mahlum - Community Crusader
- Tad Agoglia - Community Crusader
- Marie da Silva - Championing Children
- Viola Vaughn - Championing Children
- Maria Ruiz - Championing Children
- Yohannes Gebregeorgis - Championing Children
- Phymean Noun - Championing Children
- Carolyn LeCroy - Championing Children
- David Puckett - Medical Marvel
CNN Heroes Questions
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Does America Still Have Heros? 1 Answeryes because when other countries develop like that then that time america more progress.thats why america still heros. read more -
Do you like Lost more than Heroes? 4 AnswersI lost interest in Heroes at near the middle of the season. The writing just wasn't keeping me interested. I gave the show another chance and like it again. M... read more -
are there any cheats for guitar hero 5? 1 AnswerI count 11 cheats for Guitar Hero 5 for the XBOX 360. read more -
What is the hardest song in Guitar Hero World Tour? 1 AnswerI did some research and of the 86 songs that are available it sounds like the two that are the hardest are: Van Halen-Hot For Teacher, and Joe Satriani-Satch Bo... read more
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CNN 2007 Heroes
- CNN.com: CNN Heroes
- Meet the CNN Heroes finalists (November 26, 2007)
- Defending the Planet (December 1, 2007)
- Young Wonders (December 1, 2007)
- Fighting for Justice (November 30, 2007)
- Championing Children (November 30, 2007)
- Medical Marvels (November 29, 2007)
- Community Crusaders (November 27, 2007)
- Bon Jovi's homelessness heroes (November 26, 2007)
- CNN.com: CNN Heroes Tribute
- Tribute gala honors CNN Heroes (December 6, 2007)
- Blige, Crow to headline 'CNN Heroes' tribute (November 27, 2007)
- Meet the Blue Ribbon Panel (November 26, 2007)
- Impact Your World
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