Mark your calendar for Nov. 6th at 8pm on Nick@Nite!
The third annual , hosted by Nick Cannon,Coach Handbags, honor teens who are Helping And Leading Others. If you've never seen the HALOs before, they aren't your typical awards show. Instead of honoring celebrities, the HALO Awards match four extraordinary teens with a mega-celebrity who shares their commitment to service. This year's celebrity guests will include Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift,Men Nike Running Shoes, David Beckham, and Jessica Biel. (This is my third year watching the HALOs, and I'm not embarrassed to say that the previous two shows made me cry more than anything else I've ever seen on TV. This is some seriously inspiring stuff.)
Here's a peek at the teens featured on this year's show:
James was a freshman at University of Alabama when the EF4 tornado hit Tuscaloosa, leaving a six mile track of destruction across the region. He started Magnolia Disaster Relief, an aid program that targets small rural towns hit the hardest by tornadoes. James helped deliver food, water,Cheap Coach Bags, clothing,Monster Beats, toys, furniture, and fridges to people rebuilding their lives. James' HALO match is who, among her many philanthropic endeavors, raises money and awareness to benefit those affected by tornadoes and floods.
As a young overweight girl, Emily-Anne was bullied so harshly she was forced to switch schools. That experience lead her to create , a teen-run YouTube channel and website, to combat bullying. It's a place where teens can post videos about their experiences and give tips to others on how to overcome bullying. Emily-Anne's HALO match, , campaigns for anti-bullying laws and encourages teens to be themselves.
Shanoah was born in California, where her home life was plagued with gang violence until her grandmother moved her to Florida. Through the local Boys & Girls Club, Shanoah discovered her talents as a slam poet and spoken word artist. Now, she helps young people find their own voices. She created Sista2Sista,Christian Louboutin Outlet, a mentoring program which instills young girls with self-esteem, self-discipline, and positive thinking. Shanoah's HALO match is , who works with Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation campaign through which girls in the U.S. help give girls in developing countries a better future.
A huge soccer fan, Kyle's activism was sparked after speaking to Angolan fans at the 2006 World Cup and learning about the lack of sports resources available to the youth of Africa. Kyle and his brother started , an organization that raises funds to build soccer fields in developing countries. Nine soccer fields have been funded so far. Kyle's HALO match is , a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, who campaigns for children's education and recreational programs around the world.
Watch Nick Cannon's intro to the 2011 HALO Awards above, and don't miss the show, premiering on Nov. 6th at 8pm on Nick@Nite. The 90-minute special features musical performances, celebrity presenters, and of course -- a few surprises. If you're a crier, definitely have a box of tissues handy.
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