Efren Peñaflorida, CNN 2009 Hero of the Year

CNN proclaimed Filipino Efren Peñaflorida as CNN 2009 Hero of the Year on November 21 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

Peñaflorida is an educator and a social worker in the Philippines, who, aims to help youth using his pushcart. He is also the first Filipino to be nominated for the event and the first Filipino to win the prestigious prize. He also received $100,000 from CNN to continue his work. He said that the money is for the kids future.

For donation to their organization you can visit the site: Here's a www.dynamicteencompany.org