so, lynn and carina, come on up. [cheering and applauding] >> these are our neighborhood leaders for lafayette park. (applause) >> and there is not enough applause that we can give them, but we need to give it up in a very big way. thank you so much for all that you've done and please know that all of us are so thankful for your individual efforts. and we wouldn't be here without you. so, thank you so much to both of you. (applause) >> we're going to bring lynn and carina up in a brief second. why don't you speak now. that will work, right? but i also wanted on behalf of the department to thank you both of you. lynn, since you've been the lafayette champion a long time, there is your official lafayette park sign and your picnic blankets. carina, you've been our playground champion, lafayette park playground sign. >> thank you. (applause) >> why don't you guys say a few words right now. >> okay. the only thing that i want to do is to thank all of you who have been -- hundreds, it took literally hundreds of people to d

but carina tells us about an organization that helps kids who stutter find the confidence to speak up. >> you might be surprised at how many famous people have had to cope with stuttering. james earl jones -- the voice of darth vader. action actor bruce willis. actress marilyn monroe. demosthenes -- one of the greatest orators of the ancient

carina tells us about an organization that literally races to help. >> i'm very proud of what we did,if i had to do it again, i would do it again. >> those words are especially meaningful, when you realize how much staff sergeant de los santos gave for his country. he lost his leg in afghanistan when his unit was attacked. >> it was like everything was like in slow motion, kind of like being in a movie. and then when they pulled me out of the truck, that was when the pain... that pain. >> after the pain came the questions. his plans for the future seemed shattered. >> you know, i was like, "wow. my life is over. what's going to happen to me?" >> but staff sergeant de los santos didn't give up. he worked hard to regain his strength. and he learned about an organization called achilles international. in greek mythology, achilles was as close to being invincible as any warrior could be. but even the greatest warriors can be hurt. achilles international encourages disabled athletes to compete in marathons and other public events. and they have a special chapter for members of our military

but carina tells us about an organization that helps kids who stutter find the confidence to speak upou might be surprised at how many famous people have had to cope with stuttering. james earl jones -- the voice of darth vader. action actor bruce willis. actress marilyn monroe. demosthenes -- one of the greatest orators of the ancient world. it's even believed that moses stuttered. according to experts, 3 million americans stutter, and many of those are kids. that's why this gala event is so important. it's an annual fundraiser in support of an organization for kids called our time. >> welcome to our time's 11th annual benefit gala! [ cheers and applause ] >> our time is a place where you can just be yourself without anybody interrupting you, and -- and you don't have anyone, like, saying, "oh, you talk funny," or, "oh, you're stupid" just because you stutter. >> it is -- it is such an honor to share the stage with you acclaimed artists. >> our time started as a theater group. using the creative arts, like performing on stage, is one of the ways our time helps kids become more comfor

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my daughter carina and i who's visiting today along with our entire fox news team here in d.c., we wishday season. we also want to remember our courageous military men and women serving overseas who can't be home with their loved ones right now. we're keeping you close in our hearts and salute you. merry christmas, everybody. >>> hello, everyone, good day to you. i'm kelly wright. welcome to a brand-new hour of america's news headquarters. >> i'm patti-ann browne, in for colby. millions are facing severe winter weather. we'll get the very latest from the fox extreme weather center. >> plus, three u.s. osprey struck by gunfire in south sudan. we've got the very latest on their conditions and why they were there in the first place in a remote region plagued by unrest. >> and major holiday headaches for m

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