Press Releases & Announcements

CNN Heroes

December 10th, 2018

Dr. Ricardo Pun-Chong Named the 2018 CNN Hero of the Year

Dr. Ricardo Pun-Chong, who offers families from remote villages free housing, meals and comprehensive support while their children undergo medical […]

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December 3rd, 2018

Celebrity Presenters Announced For 12th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

Grammy Award-winning singer Lenny Kravitz Performs Live Ceremony Co-Hosted by Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa Airs Sunday, December 9th at 8PM/ET   […]

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November 1st, 2018

Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2018 Announced

VOTING TO SELECT THE ‘CNN HERO OF THE YEAR’ BEGINS TODAY ON CNNHEROES.COM   HOSTED BY ANDERSON COOPER AND KELLY RIPA  CNN […]

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December 17th, 2017

Amy Wright Named the 2017 CNN Hero of the Year

Amy Wright, who offers employment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been named the 2017 Hero of the […]

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December 11th, 2017

CNN Presents “Young Wonders: A CNN Heroes Special”

Hosted by Anderson Cooper Airs Friday, December 15th at 10PM/ET   In advance of the 11th Annual CNN Heroes: An […]

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