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Beth Battista: A teacher who donated a kidney to one of her students.

Nataly Kogan: Helping others find kindness and joy through gratitude.

Maame Biney: Making history as she heads to the Olympics as a speed skater.

Stephanie Epstein: Helping the young through her love of music.

Sarah Megan Thomas: Celebrating smart, strong women through film.

Christina Diaz: An instrument engineer following her passion and dreams.

Ricarda Urso: Born With Cerebral Palsy, she is helping others get the medical attention they need.

Simran Sidhu: Giving at-risk youth a second chance at a better future.

Audrey Evans: “A woman who cares,” impacted millions across the world.