James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero – Page 9 – Up with People International Alumni Association

Joanne Noordink

Founded a church, hospital, and school through Mukwano, Uganda

Work with organizations about conservation, including Peace Parks

Donated kidney to a 6-year old and raised $60,000 for the procedure

Advocate for children with heart disease, blogging and creating art to raise funds

Rotarian of the year in Southern California,

Dentist, founder of Casa Azul, free treatments for children with craniofacial deformities

One of the first responders at Tucson shooting of US Congresswoman Gabby Giffords

Worked with Recycle 4 Hope and many volunteer activities since UWP

Changed careers to dedicate her gifts to create music against bullying and domestic violence

Served in U.S. Military in a medical unit, in combat, and in the U.S.