Making a difference

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Often on Friday's I looked forward to seeing ABC News Person of the Week feature. Sometimes, it does feature celebrities but mostly, I look forward to Friday's when they show everyday people being an everyday hero. Here's what I found this week around the web of people making a difference.

Eric Stonestreet from Modern Family writes, "Why we 'Stand Up to Cancer.'

Blogger Ashley Ann at Under the Sycamore finally is coming home after picking up a sweet little girl from China, you can read about her journey here.

This teacher is doing her best to make it a wonderful year for her students. We need more teachers like her in the world. Have you read this article about bullying and talked about it with your children? You should, it could make all the difference.

While we're on the topic of school, the words be brave is the motto for this sweet family.

Parents who have children with a disability definitely deserve a medal. Here they share their words of hope.

We can all make a difference everyday by small and simple things. Sometimes it even just starts with a smile. What a great reminder to say without words, everything is going to be okay.

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