Maggie Kuhn founded the Gray Panthers to advocate for senior citizens.
Gender: F (female) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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David Kuntz MD is credited by hundreds of patients for ground-breaking research and surgery that has kept them alive and mobile. But Kuntz’s advocacy on behalf of injured people who have been denied medical treatment has brought this much honored physician not new honors but the loss of his medical license, his home and his savings.
Home when commended: North America, Canada, British Columbia Home now: North America, Canada, British Columbia Gender: M (male) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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Former Air Force Colonel Howard Kurtz has spent his entire retirement on an unpaid search for the causes of war and the creation of a plan for stopping conflicts before they start. He and his late wife Harriet Kurtz developed a War Control Plan that attracted Congressional and international support.
Home when commended: North America, US, Washington DC Home now: North America, US, Washington DC Gender: M (male) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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Maureen Kushner of New York NY was concerned that too many of her students, many of whom did not speak English, were doing badly in school. With no funds and no support from the school system, Kushner started the Kid's Comedy Club, getting the kids to create shows, art and jokebooks—in English. Kushner works endless hours and spends her own money for supplies, but club members grades are way up and there's a waiting list of eager kids.
Home when commended: North America, US, New York Home now: North America, US, New York Gender: F (female) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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Kristin Kusnic of Everett WA was one of a group of high school students who wrote and put on a play in response to the deaths of two popular classmates. They were met with resistance from their teacher, the administration, and their friends, but these teens persisted. The play was a critical success—but more important to these young performers—the play helped their peers and the entire community deal with their shock and grief. (See also Grant Pavolka, Shelley Honingbaum, Bridgette MacAfee, Julia Endicott, Cathleen Bakker and Billy Giese.)
Home when commended: North America, US, Washington Home now: North America, US, Washington Gender: F (female) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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