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　　Then, Amanda says, art changed her life. When she started painting she discovered she could express herself with color and canvas. Her art teacher discovered that Amanda had great skill.

　　Amanda decided to use her art to help children with learning problems. She wants children to know that "their challenges may also become a gift."

　　Amanda created a Web site to sell her art. She donates the earnings to organizations that help sick children. She also speaks at events to increase information about Asperger's and other autism disorders. Amanda says she does not want children to ever give up because they do not know what they can do until they try.

　　Zach Bonner knows just how far trying can get you. Earlier this month the eleven year old completed his biggest charity project to date. He walked almost two thousand kilometers from his home in Florida to Washington, D.C., to raise money for homeless children in America.

　　He called his project "From My House to the White House." He carried a message to President Obama and lawmakers. He asked for help for the more than one million homeless children in the United States. The walk raised tens of thousands of dollars for Zach's cause.

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