Each holiday season, Madeline McMillen’s big heart for helping others grows even larger.
“I want children to have good Christmases and make sure they’re still loved,” the Prairie High School sophomore said.
Having a passion for people is what Madeline is all about.
Five years ago, Madeline’s love for helping others turned into Madeline’s Helpful Heart, which supplies hundreds of children a brighter Christmas by providing donated gifts.
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