If your entry was selected and you won the Grand Prize, how would you want the $5,000 to be spent by the cause/charity/organization/movement and why?

Finalists Ages 6-12

Gavin

Rescuing the Ocean

I would want the Surfrider Foundation to use the money for their education programs. If more kids learn about the problems in our ocean more people will be helping to fix the problems when they grow up.

Maddie

Camping it up for a Living

It costs $600 for one kid to attend camp. The prize money would be enough for 8.3 kids to attend... well, 8 kids with a little money left over!

Brianna

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

I would want the $5,000 to be used for Glucose Control research which will accelerate progress toward the development of an artificial pancreas for people with Type 1 Diabetes.

Finalists Ages 13-17

Alyssa

1>0

It takes approximately $4,300 to save one child from trafficking so I know the girls would use the money to save one more child. After all, one is greater than none.

Ashley

My favorite Cause!

I want to make sure there are enough items in the Christmas Toy room, Easter baskets,school supplies and clothing room. I want things that are in style and help them feel they belong.

Risha

Kids Who Care Foundation

I’d want the money to go to KWCF, who works with kids who know what it’s like to have been on their deathbed more than once. They deserve a chance to forget their pain and get the chance to be a kid.

Finalists Ages 18+

Richard

Relay For Life

$1500 for some permanent infrastructure for Relay (Tents, signage) and the rest to American Cancer Society for research.

Elizabeth M.

Diabetes Saved My Life!

I’d like Divabetic to organize a 'Diabetes DIVA PARTY' in NYC, with special speakers (educators,doctors, diabetes success stories), free giveaways...and lots of music!

Elizabeth S.

Dancing For Diabetes

The money would go to "Dancing for Diabetes" to benefit the American Diabetes Association and support its mission.