{"id":13010,"date":"2024-12-07T06:40:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T13:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=13010"},"modified":"2024-12-16T16:49:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T23:49:39","slug":"its-not-too-late-to-make-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/its-not-too-late-to-make-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Not Too Late To Make A Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Junior.Alamo_.3.jpeg?resize=151%2C122&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Junior.Alamo_.3.jpeg?resize=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Junior.Alamo_.3.jpeg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/em>We&#8217;re excited to share updates on our year-end fundraising campaign. In August, we set a goal of raising $55,000, and thanks to your generous support, we&#8217;ve already reached $37,736 &#8211; which is 69% of our goal!<\/p>\n<p><strong>We need your help to reach our final goal of $55,000. <a href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/kidsfirstglobal\">KIDS FIRST! needs your support!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your donation will directly support our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics program, empowering young people to become the next generation of media leaders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inspiring Stories from Our Alumni<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re thrilled to share the stories of three talented KIDS FIRST! alumni:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ryan Rivera:<\/strong> A former KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Ryan&#8217;s passion for film led him to Connecticut College, where he&#8217;s actively involved in award-winning film projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talia Jacnuk:<\/strong> Talia&#8217;s experience with KIDS FIRST! ignited her love for filmmaking. She&#8217;s currently pursuing her passion at USC and working on various media projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carlee Spagnolo:<\/strong> A recent KIDS FIRST! alumna, Carlee is studying Environmental Science and hopes to combine her love for film with her passion for environmental issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At KIDS FIRST!, we don&#8217;t just train young minds \u2013 we <strong>launch careers<\/strong>. We transform enthusiastic tweens and teens into <strong>media professionals<\/strong> \u2013 future journalists, YouTubers, influencers, and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But it&#8217;s more than just titles.<\/strong> We give them <strong>real-world experience<\/strong> through interviews with industry talent, both on and off-screen. From filmmakers to actors, they learn the ropes and <strong>prepare for their future<\/strong>, whether it&#8217;s in entertainment or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The skills they gain are invaluable:<\/strong> meeting deadlines, crafting clear communication, and captivating audiences online and in person. These are skills that <strong>benefit them in any field<\/strong> they choose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We need your support!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your contribution helps us continue this crucial work. We&#8217;re nearing our year-end goal, which unlocks <strong>matching donations<\/strong> from generous supporters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every contribution counts!<\/strong> Whether online, through PayPal, Venmo, or a mailed check, your generosity makes a difference. Donate now: <a href=\"https:\/\/fnd.us\/kidsfirst?ref=sh_bCo1e4\">https:\/\/fnd.us\/kidsfirst?ref=sh_bCo1e4<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong> for believing in the power of young voices. Wishing you a joyful fall and holiday season!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sincerely,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ranny and the KIDS FIRST! Team<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kidsfirstmedia\/video\/7424269254423235870\" data-video-id=\"7424269254423235870\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@kidsfirstmedia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kidsfirstmedia?refer=embed\">@kidsfirstmedia<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Ryan M. Invites you to support KIDS FIRST! Film Critics.<\/p>\n<p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Kidsfirstmedia - Kidsfirstmedia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-Kidsfirstmedia-7424269218637695775?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Kidsfirstmedia &#8211; Kidsfirstmedia<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re excited to share updates on our year-end fundraising campaign. 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