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Please direct all media requests to Silvana Clark
360-933-4046

Are you a reporter or producer looking for an inspirational story? Even though she's only 18, here are some of Sondra's accomplishments:


Author of:
  • You Can Change Your World!
    (Revell Publishing, 2003)
  • You've Got What It Takes! Sondra's Tips For Making Your Dreams Come True
    (Revell Publishing, 2002)
  • Wearable Art With Sondra
    (Prima Publishing, 2000)
  • Craft Fun With Sondra
    (Meadowbrook Press, 1999)

Major Awards:
  • Weekly Reader Award 2003
    (Presented to Oprah Winfrey and Sondra)
  • Nestle Very Best In Youth Award 2003
  • Youngest Olympic Torchbearer, 2002
  • Fox TV National Kids Hero Award
  • Prudential Spirit of Community Award Winner
  • Daily Points of Light Winner, February 15, 2002
  • Hearts and Hands Award Winner
  • Kid’s Hall of Fame Award Winner
  • National Speakers Association Youth Speech Contest Winner 2001

Publications:
  • Christian Science Monitor
  • Mary Kate and Ashley Magazine
  • Girl's Life
  • Over 50 other publications

Television and Radio Appearances:
  • Donny and Marie Show
  • 700 Club (2 times)
  • Home Matters, Discovery Channel (4 times)
  • PAX TV,
  • Great Day America
  • Smart Solutions
  • Crook and Chase
  • Over 35 other television shows

Free Reprint Rights: Sondra's Tips on Volunteering

During the summer and after school, many parents begin looking for activities to fill their children's free time. With a little adult supervision, children quickly learn the inner satisfaction that comes with helping improve the lives of people, the environment or animals.

The following are some volunteer activities suggested by Sondra Clark, the 16 year old author of You Can Change Your World!

Bedtime Snack Sacks

Most kids enjoy a bedtime snack. Children living in homeless shelters seldom have that treat. Decorate a number of lunch bags with markers, sequins and glitter. Fill each bag with a juice pack and non-perishable treat such as granola bars, packaged crackers or dried fruit. Add a small "Happy Meals" type toy as a surprise. Deliver the snack sacks to a women's shelter.

Dog and Cat Fun

Local humane societies look for volunteers to walk their dogs. See if your family can register as dog walkers. You'll get exercise as well as the dogs! Kids can also collect old towels and newspapers to donate to shelters to use for animal care.

Fancy Flowers

Does your school have flowers growing around the entrance? Offer to water and weed the flowers this summer.

Outdoor Clean-up

Contact the local Parks and Recreation department to see if they need help on trail clean-up. Children can help staff pick up litter and maintain park facilities.

Entertainment

Do your children have dramatic or musical talents? Encourage them to practice a skit, song or musical piece with their friends. Offer to present a "talent show" to a local nursing home.

Reading Fun

Check with your local library if children can help with the summer reading program. They could read to younger children or make posters about upcoming events. Perhaps your children could dress up as a character from a book being read.

Over 150 additional ideas are included in You Can Change Your World!