Podcast: Millenialls in Motion Interview of founder Kendall Ciesemier
Don't miss Lisa's inspiring interview with a 16 year-old Millennial with a huge heart!
Kendall Ciesemier is now 16 years old and a junior at a suburban Chicago high school. But when she was just 11, she championed a cause to raise awareness and funds for AIDS orphans and African children in need. It all started in 2003 when she saw an Oprah Christmas special about the plight of AIDS orphans in Africa.
Over the the past 6 years, Kendall has inspired several thousands of students to raise funds individually or in groups to help vulnerable children in Africa.To date, Kids Caring 4 Kids has received over $760,000 in donations and drawn national attention including former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey.
She has also been named as one of the “Top 10 Youth Volunteers” in the U.S. receiving the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, and one of Chicago magazine’s Chicagoans of the Year in 2007. Most recently, she was selected by Build-a-Bear Workshop as one of their 12 Huggable Heroes for 2009.
Listen in as Lisa asks Kendall:
1. You started Kids Caring 4 Kids when you were only 11. What made you decide to do this?
2. What is the goal of Kids Caring 4 Kids?
3. What kinds of projects does Kids Caring 4 Kids support?
4. Since you started Kids Caring 4 Kids, what have been some of the most interesting or surprising developments?
5. What else do you do with your free time (if you have any)?
6. How can other people get involved in Kids Caring 4 Kids?
