Children International supporters are committed to improving the lives of impoverished children around the world. We’re honored to list the following celebrity supporters who have graciously agreed to lend their names and faces to Children International in support of our mission to bring real and lasting change to the children in our program.
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| Ximena Navarrete |
| Miss Universe® 2010 |
"I have seen the life-changing work Children International is doing with children and teens in Mexico. They are giving children a chance to live better lives." Photo: Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Photographer: Fadil Berisha.
| Supports Children International in Mexico. |
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"By sponsoring a child through Children International, I know I am making a difference in a
child's life that will last forever."
| Supports a child in Chile. |
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| Deborah Gibson |
| Singer, Composer and Entertainer |
"When I saw where my money was going, I was forever changed and became an advocate
of sponsorship. To see the ongoing work Children International is doing is amazing. The
difference they're making is amazing." Photo courtesy of Olivier Henry.
| Supports a child in the Philippines. |
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| Drew Carey |
| Actor, Host and Comedian |
“I know how important it is for young men like José to have support and guidance. I am happy
to be able to provide whatever help I can to him and his family. It’s a great thing to know you
can help someone a world away.”
Supports a child in Honduras.
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"The thing I like about Children International is that you are helping a child have a better
life. It's great for that child to know that someone who lives in another country cares about
them. I think by helping people, we make the world a better place."
| Supports a child in the Philippines. |
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| Helio Castroneves |
Race Car Driver, Three Time Indy 500 Champion,
"Dancing With The Stars" Season 5 Winner |
"It's definitely important for a teen like Kenneth to have the right support as he becomes an
adult. Through Children International, I hope I can help make a difference in his life."
Supports a child in the Philippines.
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"I have been a sponsor with Children International for such a long time. I feel it is our global responsibility to help poor children around the world."
Photo courtesy of Ahmad Fauzi Abdullah.
Supports a child in the Philippines.
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| Hannah Teter |
| Olympic Gold Medal Athlete |
"There are so many children who barely get enough to eat. Children International can feed
a child for a month in their feeding program with the proceeds from the sale of one pair
of Sweet Cheeks (a line of clothing donating 40% of its proceeds to Children International).”
Supports several children in Honduras
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| Monyca Byrne-Wickey |
| Surfer, Nike 6.0 Team |
"I've seen what Children International can do for families, and I encourage everyone
to sponsor a child."
Supports a child in Mexico.
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| Gabi Viteri |
| Burton Team Rider |
"CI has made a huge impact (in Guadalajara) and all over the world. I've seen it with my
own eyes."
Supports a child in Mexico.
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| Marco Antonio Regil |
| Television Personality and Game Show Host |
"I was born in Tijuana, Mexico, where hundreds of thousands of children live in extreme
poverty. I decided to support Children International because I've seen with my own eyes the amazing work that Children International is doing with our donations. Please help bring
hope and a better life to these children. Don't look away; be a part of this effort and express
your love and compassion sponsoring one, two or as many children as you can. Do it today!" |
| Supports several children in Colombia. |
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| Catalina Robayo Vargas |
| Señorita Colombia® 2010-2011 |
| Helping children in Colombia escape poverty and obtain a good education are two key aspects that motivate the Concurso Nacional de Belleza® de Colombia (Colombian National Beauty Pageant) and Señorita Colombia® (Miss Colombia) to combine their efforts to donate through Children International, with clear goals to improve the well-being of poor communities around the world. |
| Supports Children International in Colombia. |
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| George Noory |
| Coast to Coast AM Radio Talk Show Host |
“It’s difficult to imagine true poverty. The kind that causes you to give up hope for tomorrow…in order to survive just one more day. It’s especially sad when those who suffer most are children. I’m very happy my sponsored child receives clothing, medical care and educational assistance. It's amazing that my small gift has brought hope to a little girl living in poverty.“
Supports a child in Guatemala.
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| Dr. Joy Browne |
| Radio Talk Show Host and Psychologist |
“Children International is one of those great organizations that puts its head where its heart is: not only do they help kids and their families but do it in an intelligent, lasting, efficient manner that makes it clear you and the kids are getting a great bang for your bucks.”
Supports several children in the Dominican Republic.
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| Kristen Dalton |
| Miss USA 2009 |
“It is devastating to see the suffering of children and families living in extreme poverty. Many
of the children carry parasites from drinking dirty and disease-laden water. It is saddening.
Yet seeing the incredible Children International programs in action, I know that my
sponsored child is receiving relief from poverty.”
| Supports a child in the Dominican Republic. |
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| Neil Patrick Harris |
| Actor |
"Children International is a great organization that helps impoverished kids around the world. It was my pleasure to help provide funding for a library in Zambia, so that those kids will have new opportunities as they grow into adults."
Donated winnings from "Wheel of Fortune" game show to fund a library in Zambia.
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| Sponsor a Child |
| Featured Child Star |
Every child is a celebrity. And children living in poverty need you as their fan. Help impoverished
children escape the trap of poverty by providing them with their basic needs – improving their
health, ensuring they receive an education, and ultimately raising their self-esteem – to change the future in a lasting way. Sponsor a child today!
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