heart ever, ned norton. >> or a man who -- and a rabbi with a black belt who helps kids fight cancer. >> given the opportunity, these children can inspire the world. >> you're killing me, cnn. got me sobbing all up in my chardonnay. >> it's a night full of emotion. >> those are my babies. >> laughter. >> my friend cathy griffin. >> thank you, jake. hi, everybody. >> and an uplifting message. >> even in the darkest of places, decency and love can persevere. >> and performances that inspire whering. ♪ standing higher ♪ crossfire >> and it ends with a life-changing moment. >> the 2014 cnn hero of the year. >> oh, i get you like to know. you're going to have to watch tonight, the entire show cnn