Our Social Entrepreneurs

Sreekrishna Nara

Sreekrishna Nara is an 8th grader at Prairie Middle School. He joined the cause at the age of 12 and has been outstanding in raising funds for the Peter Wulff Center. Krish has worn many hats as a volunteer such as salesman, technologist, marketing agent, PR person and writer. At the recent dinner for 100 people that raised over $41,000 Krish was a waiter, dishwasher and ticket collector. Krish has raised funds for students in the slums of India to be able to afford classes earning diplomas in sewing and beautician classes.

Krish has won the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the White House for 2025. With his friend Jack Weed he has formed a social entrepreneurial company called “Need Hope.” Krish will serve as CEO of this company.

Krish and Jack joined a team to raise over $318,439.00

Jack Weed

Jack, has volunteered for the last 2 and 1/2 years. At first as a 9 year old Jack was shy and hesitant but now he is a force to be reckoned with as he displays drive, commitment and an understanding for the people he helps. Jack has helped organize a Christmas lunch for 150 ex prisoners in Chicago. A few months before the lunch Jack and his team gather used clothes, gifts for their children and adults that takes some organization. On the day of the lunch Jack accompanies 20 volunteers to serve, cook and clean up after feeding 150 people. Jack has sold items over the years to raise funds for a variety of projects ranging from buying groceries for migrant families to buying a computer for children living in the slums of Delhi, India.

Jack is delighted to serve as President of his company “Need Hope”

krish and Jack with the team raised $318,439.00

Johnny Dawson, a senior in high school, has turned his love for chess and his tech skills into a powerful force for good. A skilled chess player, Johnny grew up competing with the support of his father, John Dawson, who passed away from cholangiocarcinoma in 2019 when Johnny was just 13 years old. . His pride in his son was evident.

Johnny has devoted his free time to helping others through his passions to honor his father’s memory. He single-handedly coded and built a website for his local Chess Without Borders chapter, a community initiative that teaches chess and fosters mentorship. Through this platform, Johnny has raised $2,200 (and counting) for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation in memory of his dad.

This effort is more than a fundraiser for Johnny—it’s a way to carry forward the values his father instilled in him. By combining his technical expertise, love for chess, and dedication to his father’s memory, Johnny is making an impact far beyond the chessboard.

CCF is deeply grateful for compassionate and innovative supporters like Johnny. His story reminds us of the incredible impact one person can make when they channel their talents and passions into helping others.To learn more about Johnny’s fundraiser, visit his website at  www.cwbnyc.com

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