Distinguished Finalist

Kelly Burnett, 17, of Texarkana, TX, a senior at Texas High School, founded the "Young Philanthropists' Club" in 2008 as a way to give back after three years of treatment and recovery from a rare illness. Kelly, who has involved 25 of her friends in her mission, has helped to raise more than $5,000 through chores and jobs and has donated the funds to a variety of local and international causes.