12-year-old inspired by Anne Frank wins $10,000
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Twelve-year-old Natalie Flaherty received a $10,000 award from the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for her global campaign distributing anti-hate bracelets inspired by Anne Frank.
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- Natalie Flaherty began a campaign at age ten by handing out bracelets to promote kindness and stop hate.
- The initiative expanded from a local activity into a worldwide project that distributed over 100,000 bracelets across all 50 U.S. states and 50 countries.
- Flaherty won the $10,000 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes after applying and submitting essays about her work.
- She plans to use the prize money to continue her distribution efforts and support her education.
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- Future bracelet distribution events featuring the 'Wicked' theme
- Continued collaboration with educators and politicians on educational reform
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“I was hesitant. I wanted to make sure she fully understood everything about Anne Frank and what happened. But this year she said, 'I'm ready, Mom. I really want to do it. Instead of trick-or-treating, I want to do something for other people,'”
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…did an extensive research about her and learned that it was hate that killed her. On the occasion of Halloween, she dressed up as Anne as Frank and had a purpose beyond trick-or-treating and wanted to spread kindness. " I was hesitant. I wanted to make sure she fully understood everything about Anne Frank and what happened. But this year she said, 'I'm ready, Mom. I really want to do it. Instead of trick-or-treating, I want to do something for other people,' " Natalie’s mother, Becky Flohrs, told the Sentinel in 2023.ALSO READ: 3,400-year-old fragment of world’s oldest peace treaty found in Turkey with a powerful message What started as a one-night idea on Woodland Avenue…
“When we researched the program, it made a lot of sense that she would apply for it”
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…entered the program Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes last year after another organization she had previously worked with recommended it. After learning more about the program, she decided to apply again this year. “ When we researched the program, it made a lot of sense that she would apply for it ,” Flohrs said. Flaherty wrote essays about her work, what she had learned, the impact of her efforts and what she hoped to do in the future as part of her application. She also submitted three letters of…
Natalie Flaherty
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“Me and my mom were crying when we found out because it was just so exciting”
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…by the organization and learned that she had won the prize among about 2,000 applicants. She was recognized for distributing more than 100,000 “I Stand with Anne, Put a Stop to Hate” bracelets around the world. “ Me and my mom were crying when we found out because it was just so exciting ,” Flaherty said. Flaherty received her plaque, certificate, prize money of $10,000 and a copy of T.A. Barron's The Hero's Trail on Thursday, Sept. 17. "I feel very accomplished and very grateful for everyone who has…
“I feel very accomplished and very grateful for everyone who has helped me along with this mission”
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…mom were crying when we found out because it was just so exciting,” Flaherty said. Flaherty received her plaque, certificate, prize money of $10,000 and a copy of T.A. Barron's The Hero's Trail on Thursday, Sept. 17. " I feel very accomplished and very grateful for everyone who has helped me along with this mission ," Flaherty said. She plans to invest, set her bracelet distribution back in motion, save for post-secondary school and make donations. In further endeavors, Flaherty plans to continue working with educators and…
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NamedUnited States · Anne Frank Center USA · Fairmont Opera House · Anne Frank · Becky Flohrs · Fairmont · Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes · Natalie Flaherty · T.A. Barron
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