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                      " Fund Heroic Teenager Kevin for College and  Get His iPhone Back "


           Fundraising  for Heroic Kevin  who doesn't consider himself  rescues others, from an Aug 7th  Facebook/ Morning Call news paper article:  “Liberty Student Emerges A Hero”.

“A 16 year old boy dove in to rescue a little boy who got sucked into a drain pipe after Tropical Storm Isaias flooding”  
https://www.facebook.com/mcall.lv/posts/10157737724702903 


“In that moment, I felt worried I had lost him,” Kevin Conklin's mother said. When he came through the other side, she was amazed by his bravery and selflessness.
     
 “The actions of the 16 year old were heroic,” a local official said. “He is to be commended for putting himself in danger.”……. There are the some photos and video to remember the moments after his heroic feat. 

People’s made comments on Kevin  Conklin:(Facebook/Morning Call by Bing Hui Huang

Ying-Fang Jeffers I am his former Chinese teacher. He is an amazing kid. So proud of him and his mother.
Norene Tockash Dreher So thankful both are safe. This guy needs to be rewarded for being so brave and caring!!!
Gail Vasquez You have been raised well what a terrific young man thank you lord for both of them to come out safe
Rosemarie Reichenbach Kevin, you are an amazing young man. Mom must be so proud of you! Mom, you're doing a great job! What an unselfish act. ❤
Lisa Kisslinger What an amazing young man. So thankful he was there. He is a hero and Mom you did an amazing job raising him.
Sally Schray You are an amazing brave young man! ❤️
Tim Looby Someone start a gofundme for that kid, help with college and such... He definitely deserves a big reward!
Tara Sistrunk Amazing job! Mom, you should be proud of your sons bravery and huge heart!
Shaun McNally Sr. Great job young man. A hero in its purest, truest form. Putting others above yourself. Well done.
Marakovits Adam That kid is a BEAST. Good for him. Well done. Mom should be proud she is raising him well.
Barbie Lopez What an amazing and selfless young man. Mom you did an amazing job raising Kevin.
Sharon Eppel Sterner What a great story. What a great young man. Thanks to mom for raising a caring, respectful young man
Xin Yang  Somebody should start Gofundme to help his College ? He deserve a high education.
Sonia Ivette Thank God There Both Ok It’s Crazy But God Put The Boy And His Mother There For A Reason
Lish Howard  This kid is a hero. He didn't think of himself, just saw a child in peril and acted.
Ryan Patrick Born to be a first responder! Way to go
Ally Cat we just had a conversation with out 4 year old about the dangers of unknown waters, we walked around our property, showed him the drains and what happens when stocks went into the drains, some of which never came out the other side, it’s a very important lesson
David Fink Hats off young man. Well done.
Lisa Lewis-Green I don’t know him and I’m proud of him. But I’d be scared to death at the same time. Awesome job Kevin and you are a hero
Jennifer Lee Great job Mom! Clearly you’ve raised a genuine hero who needed zero acting time to consider helping someone in trouble. That says A LOT about the both of you..
Mike P Shaughnessy Is there somebody can do gofundme to help his College ? That will be big help to his mom.
Suzan Simonnet During a time like this, an article of a local boy doing such a valiant act should be free!
Oma Deb Can you say....Hero! Wonderful young man.
Sharon Seablom Murray Certainly a hero ! Be proud !
Maria DaSilva Vitorino What an amazing and beautiful act of bravery! May God Bless him!
Margrit Steinke Thank you, you brave young man.
Jennifer Keiber Aschenbrenner Can’t swim in this water like it’s a pond!!! Thank goodness they are all ok!!!
Steph Struss The Morning Call, Is there a gofundme set up for this boy? He deserves a new iphone and  college fund !!
Christine Wakefield Nace Someone get this kid a new phone and some new sneakers! He sure earned it!!
Beth Sipos That’s a hero!
Barbara Hill Somebody nds to b rewarded w a New phone !!Great Kid!
Erika Ann Kevin is awesome and we need more of him in this crazy world
Rosaria De Spirito Lentini thank you Kevin
Tara Krische So brave! Someone hook this hero up with a new IPhone!
Jacqueline Marks Dorsey What a great kid!!!!!
Mary-Cay Altmiller What a great young man!!
Cathy Lynn Way to go!!!!! Amazing heroism
Danyelle Kutish someone needs to buy him a new iphone. thats a hero in my book.!
Paul Kisslinger Like a quote from the bible! Lay down your life for that of another. 
Sara Terhune
Christine Bao What a great young man !
Sarah Marcelle I know this sweet boy! He was my step sons childhood friend. . What a courageous act for a young man! I am so glad to hear that both boys are safe! Way to go Kevin!
Jeni Stacks What an amazing young man!!! I’d like to ask where the younger boy’s parents were that was out playing in the flood after the storm.. but the most important thing is both boys are safe and well thanks to Kevin Conklin.
Sarah Marcelle Kevin....that boy will remember your act of bravery and kindness forever. You gave him a gift that he will be able to think about always. This makes my heart happy. Kindness goes a long way. ❤️
  "This boy already has a responsibility for communities and always very kind."  Says Lucy, a teacher at Kevin’s school.  His high school guidance counselor wrote to him , "You are such an incredible young man and I am so glad to be working with you. I just want you to know that I am proud and you are awesome!
       
 “Help Kevin Conklin  Go to College and Get His Phone Back Fundraiser! ” is taking people's suggestions rewarding Kevin, with more than 890 feedbacks.  There are people who want to donate  for Kevin's college and a new phone.  Many people called and emailed to the Morning Call newspaper.  

   Based on people’s requests,  AutismGuardians' team on behalf of Kevin's mom set up a fundraising on gofundme.com. called  “ Help Heroic Teenager for College and Get His iPhone Back !”.
   
  Soon next year after Kevin needs funds for College.  Kevin said , "that will be nice if I have enough money to pay tuition."  He  wants to go to Lehigh University for Engineering.  He's also interested in life in the ocean and already knows a lot about that.  He also may study marine biology and bio engineering is another option. 
    
     Kevin stuiesy hard in high school. He is currently taking honor roll classes, 11th grade; his GPA is 4.07.  He is in the swimming team, school band , cross country, rifle club and  robotic club.

School band
Swimming Team
      
      "Kids love Kevin,  Kevin loves working with kids," an elementary teacher said,  on Parents' Day.   Kevin has been work on a charity for autism children on kickstart for while, Called AutismGuardians , Kevin spends his free time to help this autism charity to set up. 
      
      In community services, Kevin is a volunteer at the National Museum of Industrial History,  and has helped in other events such as a school fair.  He's helped churches with their fund raising. He’s also helped his mom run summer camps as a camp assistant for 5 summers. He currently holds an America Red Cross Certification.  

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           Life hasn’t been easy for the mother and son. Kevin's mom has raised him as a single mom ever since her husband died in a car accident in 2008.  She has worked jobs with flexible hours to care for him. 
     
         Your donation will indeed help him with his college tuition and  his passionate charity. Your money will raise a community helper through college education. We believe he will give back to the community. We believe he can help kids more in many situations.  As you can see he has already achieved something.
    
        Overall he is a good student, described as humble, kind, brave, responsibile, and a hard working young man.  Your donations are very important for Kevin's college . Your donation can help him become educated and achieve more.  
       We are so thankful for your donation to help Heroic Kevin to go to College. You donation to support an incredible young man is worthwhile. He is a truly a Teenager who is, as people comment, “ an amazing young man !”
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Qiang Conklin
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Bethlehem, PA

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