thanks so much. welcome to the 15th annual cnn heroes all-star tribute. we are coming to you live from the milstein hall of ocean life. welcome to our viewers watching around the world. happy 15th anniversary, cnn heroes. [ applause ] our show is a full-blown teenager. since 2007, we have received more than 100,000 viewer nominations. we ve profiled more than 350 heroes who have helped more than 55 million people from all 50 states and 110 countries. cnn heroes have inspired millions of people to volunteer in their communities, which is a true test ament to the beauty ad tenacity of the human spirit. volunteers combing through the
heroes all-star tribute live from the american museum of natural history in new york. welcome to our viewers watching around the world. happy 15th anniversary, cnn heroes. [cheers and applause] our show is a full blown teenager. since 2007 we have received more than 100,000 viewer nominations. we profiled more than 350 heroes who have helped more than 55 million people from all 50 states and 110 countries. cnn heroes have inspired millions of people to volunteer in their communities, which is a true testament to the beauty and tenacity of the human spirit. now that is at work in the volunteers combing through the rubble searching for missing loved ones after tornadoes brought so much devastation and destruction to six states. urgent aid is needed for thousands of families. so you can go to cnn.com/impact