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Meet Our INCREDIBLE Kids WV Living magazine and WVU Medicine Children’s launched a contest in May to find some of the most incredible kids in the state. Here are the winners:
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Brady , 8, Mercer County, learned a few years ago that people in the world are hungry and he decided he was going to do something about it. He started sending hundreds of seeds each year to South Africa and distributing them throughout southern West Virginia. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Brady has distributed 4,000 seeds in West Virginia with hundreds more to go. He hopes to continue his effort of helping people who are hungry for years to come.
Reagan lives in Nicholas County and developed a way to make “ear savers” on her 3-D printer to help alleviate the discomfort that essential workers are experiencing due to wearing protective equipment. The ear savers are being distributed to those who serve in hospitals and other front-line locations.
Jayden , 11, and his brother Tristen , 7, are always helping their older neighbors. They don’t even need prompting. They just grab the trash, or get their mail, or offer help from a distance. They have several older neighbors, one is even 91, and these two are always trying to make sure she is ok, specifically over the last few months. They can’t be close to these ladies, but they can help from a distance.
Aiden , 16, Clay County, is the executive director of the Clay County Community Emergency Response Team. He has been trained in administering naloxone, active shooter response, sports medicine, first aid, bullying prevention, litter control, and
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developing and managing volunteers. Aiden and his response team partnered with the West Virginia Mask Army to distribute more than 1,000 masks to first responders, doctors, essential business workers, and also residents. The team also distributed hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to small businesses. Aiden and his team have also developed a response line for the elderly, allowing them to call and request services such as meal delivery or prescription pickups. Aiden is an inspiration to all.
Andrew , age 11, and Aaron , age 9, are working to repopulate Eastern bluebirds in West Virginia. They have also created their own business, For the Birds, in which they make and sell birdhouses. Together they have built and delivered more than 25 birdhouses, in addition to creating their own advertisement, order forms, and Eastern bluebird fact sheet. A portion of their profits go towards creating birdhouses for public places like parks, walking trails, and their school.
18 wvl • summer 2020
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