Young Boy Helps Change the World- Heroic Thursday

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Today I honor a young boy by the name of Zach Bonner. You may or may not know him from his service to his community or even by helping change the world.

 When Bonner was seven years old, he founded the organization to aid the 1.3 million homeless children in the United States. Bonner said that, "These kids don't have a home, they don't have a safe place to sleep at night. They're out on the streets not because they want to be, but because it's out of their control.

 Bonner has contributed many efforts to those around him, including organizing several marches across the country. All for the heart to help raise awareness for homeless children. Walking several thousands of miles all over the United States.

 Bonner has done a variety of volunteer work since he was six years old. In 2004, when Hurricane Charley hit neighborhoods, he collected 27 pickup trucks of water in his little red wagon. He established the Little Red Wagon Foundation to "continue helping kids more efficiently". Bonner teamed up with the StandUp For Kids and collected 400 backpacks of supplies, nicknamed "Zachpacks", for homeless children. The Zachpacks were filled with donated snacks, toys, and toiletries. To date he has distributed over 10,000 of the "zachpacks." Such an incredible act of service to those around him.

 Zach has received several awards In 2006, Zach has received the Presidential Service Award from President Bush. In the same year, he was honored with the Points of Light Award by Florida governor Jeb Bush for his volunteer service.
In 2007, Bonner was named one of 12 "Huggable Heroes" by the Build-A-Bear Workshop. On March 19, 2008, he received the Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award from the Volvo for life Awards, hosted by Volvo on 42nd Street. In 2009, the readers and editors of Beliefnet chose Bonner as the Most Inspiring Person of the Year.
Bonner proves to us that normal people can help change the world. Age has nothing to do with it, determination and obedience is the key.
Today I honor Zach for him Heroic duties. Thank you so much for being a positive role model to the young people around you!
Although it has been several years since Zach first started his selfless acts have traveled the world and they speak louder than anything the young boy could ever say. Today I encourage you to be a local hero in you neighborhood, no matter your age.


"In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
-Acts 20:35

God Bless!

@chrisburkmenn


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