Efren Peñaflorida
CNN November 22, 2009—
Efren Peñaflorida, who started a “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida’s selection at the conclusion of the third-annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday night.
The gala event, taped before an audience of 3,000 at the Kodak Theatre, premieres on Thanksgiving, November 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the global networks of CNN.
Peñaflorida, who will receive $100,000 to continue his work with the Dynamic Teen Company, was selected after seven weeks of online voting at CNN.com. More than 2.75 million votes were cast.
See a clip on Penaflorida and the “pushcart classroom” volunteers at work
MABUHAY! More on CNN. About Penaflorida’s Dynamic Teen Company on the Asian Journal. Dynamic Teen Company home page.
Keywords: CNN Hero of the Year 2009, Efren Penaflorida, pushcart classroom, filipino heroes, filipino hero, Dynamic Teen Company
Thanks to Diana K and Carol K for the referral!
