CNN Hero Quilen Blackwell visited CNN News Central this morning to discuss his nonprofit Southside Blooms and being named the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year! The Elevate Prize Foundation is matching donations for Quilen and all this year's Top 5 CNN Heroes -- up to 50k per hero -- when you donate via Pledge at CNN.com/Heroes -- or text HEROES to 707070 (in the United States) #CNNHeroes #SouthsideBlooms | CNN Heroes

CNN Heroes Young Wonder, Cash Daniels, is just 16 years old, but has already spent more than half his life dedicated to saving the planet. You can get involved with his Wild Earth Defenders or donate at wildearthdefenders.org. Stream CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute now on the CNN app & at CNN.com (Subscription required or log in through your TV provider - U.S. only) #CNNHeroes #YoungWonder #WildEarthDefenders | CNN Heroes

Anderson Cooper shows how you can help any or all of this year's Top 5 CNN Heroes by donating via Pledge at CNN.com/Heroes. You can also scan the QR code in this story, or text HEROES to 707070 (in the United States). Right now, through January 4th, donations are matched dollar for dollar by The Elevate Prize Foundation up to a total of $50,000 per hero. Help our heroes help others! #CNNHeroes #SouthsideBlooms #IndianaPrisonWritersWorkshop #FirstResponderTherapyDogs #EveryDayAction #AnimalRescue