13 Kids Who Care

Ansley Chlastawa has dedicated her life to helping those affected by breast cancer, beginning with her own mom.

Summer is almost here and for thousands of local teens, that means part time jobs and fun in the sun. But for Cassie Muller, it means endless hours of work to make sure no child in Albany is hungry.

High school is a special time to make memories and friendships that will last forever. Seventeen-year-old Nick Marozzi of Shaker High has made a lasting impression on about 40 of his best buddies.

Joey DiStefano's teachers at Catskill High School say he can light up a room with his personality. If you can't actually meet him, you'll at least notice his hair.

That was true until he shaved it off in the name of charity while inspiring dozens of others to do the same.

High school is a time to look toward the future. But 17-year-old Ryan Weitz spends most of his time studying the past. That's because he volunteers up to 50 hours a week as the Fultonville village historian.

Schalmont High School's Kristen Cusano is a young lady making dreams come true on the baseball field.

Chris Mancuso was born to skate. But two years ago he stopped playing ice hockey competitively because his school didn't have a team. Since then he's found a new team and he's really making an impact.

Seven years ago Lizzie Boghosian of Ballston Spa had to fulfill a few community service hours for Girl Scouts.

Her work that year grew into a full fledged passion for helping people with disabilities.