Confessions of a News Junkie

There is no age minimum for role models. A high school track athlete begean soliciting sock donations eight years ago from generous community individuals, groups and corporations. The sock donation project began as an effort to keep homeless citizens of Berekely warm during winter months and the project expanded into the larger Bay Area. Since 1999, Amelia Pennewell has sent socks to humanitarian relief projects, such as victims of Hurricane Katrina, to US troops, and underprivledged communities abroad.
Stories about volunteer successes from average citizens (aka not mutli-millionaires) can encourage similar efforts by others. This case demonstrates a young lady whom started to change the world by building on her local assets, such as generous individuals and her dedication and large heart.

See: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/16566074.htm