CNN Hero 2009 EFREN PEÑAFLORIDA

For the past 12 years, Peñaflorida and his team of teen volunteers have taught basic reading and writing to children living on the streets. Their main tool: A pushcart classroom.

Stocked with books, pens, tables and chairs, his Dynamic Teen Company recreates a school setting in unconventional locations such as the cemetery and municipal trash dump.

Peñaflorida knows firsthand the adversity faced by these children. Born into a poor family, he lived in a shanty near the city dump site. But he says he refused to allow his circumstances to define his future.

"Instead of being discouraged, I promised myself that I would pursue education," he recalls. "I will strive hard; I will do my best."

CONGRATULATIONS EFREN! YOU MADE US PROUD TO BE FILIPINO

Love Won't Let Us Be

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So many answers,
Looking for the reason to believe
Search for what is real
So many reasons,
I try to find the one that fits my heart
Trust in what I feel
You and I
we find ourselves not knowing who we are
Different worlds apart

Time will lead our way
Heaven's kindness is there for me
In my heart, you will always stay
Cause love won't let us be

Think of all the moments
Remembering the precious times we shared
The love we used to have
If i see tomorrow not brave enough,
That it's not you and me
I'll learn to set you free
So afraid,
knowing that its time to say goodbye
Will i realize

Time will lead our way
Heaven's kindness is there for me
In my heart, you will always stay
Cause love won't let us be

What i feel
Is something that no words can ever show
Its part of letting go

Time will lead our way
Heaven's kindness is there for me
In my heart, you will always stay
Cause love won't let us be

Love won't let us...... be

The Art of Letting Go

I know in my heart.. I will never let go...