Here’s A Kid Who’s Determined To Get His Voice Heard Now. When He’s An Adult, It’ll Be Too Late.

Do you know anyone who thinks that some kids are just “too young” to get involved in important issues like this one? Well, those people should probably meet Alec. ‘Cause he totally proves them wrong.Stick around to 2:23 to hear about his life-changing trip.

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Megan Kelley

Jun 5, 2014

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