Marvel's Hero Project Season 1, Episode 18: Genius Gitanjali

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Sensational Jordan

Inspired by her limb difference, Jordan has honed her skills as a designer, and an inventor. A tireless champion for inclusivity in the industrial design community, she is giving the next generation of kids the tools to build a more accessible world. In recognition of Jordan’s effort and dedication, she’s about to be initiated into an elite group of extraordinary kids, joining Marvel’s Hero Project.

26 min

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Incredible Elijah

Elijah's extraordinary empathy is his superpower. Speaking out to prevent child abuse, he has galvanized children, adults and those in public service to join him in his rallying cry to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

28 min

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Unstoppable Adonis

When Adonis lost his eyesight at age 5, he didn’t lose his ambition to one day play professional football. Now, as a celebrated running back for his high school team, he has changed the way people see those who are visually impaired, on the field and off. Already a local hero, Adonis’s story is about to be broadcast to the world when Marvel makes him a Super Hero.

27 min

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Here Comes Hailey

Hailly empowers kids to nurture their relationships with family members who have Alzheimer’s

28 min

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Mighty Rebekah

Rebekah is on a mission to shield others from hate, and make the world a safer, more loving place for everyone. Raising awareness for LGBTQ youth and putting herself out there as a role model for other kids has made her a hero. She doesn't know it ye…

28 min

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Make Way for Jahkil

Jahkil wanted to help the homeless people he noticed in his city, so he started distributing his Blessing Bags full of essential items. As he sets new goals to reach even more people who could use his support, Jahkil never strays from his original goal - to show people, no matter their situation, that they deserve kindness and dignity. That's what makes Jahkil a true Marvel Super Hero.

27 min

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The Dazzling Lorelei

Born with half a heart, Lorelei makes sure other children like her get the cardiac care they need.

27 min

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Battlin' Braden

Braden travels the world delivering hearing aids, just like his own, to those who need them.

24 min

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Radiant Jayera

Jayera works to level the playing field for those who could use support in hard financial times

24 min

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Spectacular Sidney

After falling in love with reading, Sydney doesn't find a lot of stories with characters who resemble him, so he establishes his Books-n-Bros club, which focuses on African-American boys and spreads his love of reading and improve literacy skills.

27 min

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Thrilling Tokata

Tokata is a storyteller and a leader among the indigenous youth for whom she advocates; she has worked hard to amplify the voices of other indigenous children by giving them the tools and platforms to tell their own stories.

25 min

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High Kickin' Izzy

Izzy loves proving people wrong; born with a condition that stiffens her joints and limits their movement, Izzy has gone on to win four world championships in Tae Kwon Do; she gives of herself to teach others the sport.

25 min

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Soaring Seamus

Seamus creates a fundraising organization that taps into his love of rock climbing to raise money for the families of fallen and wounded soldiers, so they can keep climbing towards their own dreams.

26 min

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Dynamic Daniella

After building a house for a family in Mexico, Daniella decides she needs to keep building; she dedicates her time to fundraising for materials and trip costs to build more homes, with over a dozen families benefiting directly from her efforts.

25 min

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Roving Robbie

Robbie visits 129 national monuments in the United States and realizes they must be protected; he creates a virtual reality tour of these monuments and travels to schools to share the technology.

25 min

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Genesis the Amazing Animal Ally

Genesis advocates for the care and safekeeping of all kinds of creatures; she dedicates her time volunteering to help protect all kinds of animals, ensuring they have safe environments and receive treatment when they are injured.

25 min

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Superior Salvador

In Puerto Rico, Salvador puts a plan into action to raise money to buy solar-powered lamps for families who are still living in darkness on the island following Hurricane Maria.

26 min

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Genius Gitanjali

Gitanjali creates tools that benefit others, inventing a device to test for contaminates in water.

25 min

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Astonishing Austin

Knowing what it's like when food is scarce, Austin starts a garden to share with his community.

27 min

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High-Flying Hailey

Hailey helps her sister and other kids with epilepsy get the medical care and support they need.

27 min