platform to share work and each heroes $10,000 to continue the work. later ton one will be named the hero of the year and receive $100,000. >> so great. and we are so grateful to all of the artists and entertainers who are giving their time to help us honor their work. welcome to the cnn heroes family. let's get started. >> i'm ready to wreck my face. do it. >> what does that mean? >> sobbing. >> yes, i know. uncomfortable. >> i love you so much. >> last year was california deadliest and most destructive fire season on record. the images. no fire causes as much damage as the paradise campfire. 85 people killed. 14,000 homes destroyed leaving 50,000 people homeless and today a year later the majority of the people are still displaced.