When I was growing up, the whole block was your village -- everyone looked out for the children. [The Month of the Military Child] recognizes the need for vigilance for the military public, as well as issues surrounding children safety, abuse and awareness.

I didn't know anything else but growing up with a blind person in the house. When we found out Andrew was blind, we had 20 minutes of mourning and feeling sorry for ourselves, and then we said, 'Look at my brother.' I knew what was ahead. I knew he was going to be just a regular member of the family.

In many of these countries, children live in an almost constant state of emergency because they are growing up in extreme poverty, without access to education or the most basic health services.

In many of these countries, children live in an almost constant state of emergency because they are growing up in extreme poverty, without access to education or the most basic health services.

Children who can walk, talk and chew gum are looked at more than children who are disabled. We want to emphasize that all children need protection -- it's our responsibility.

That's important for the school. He might not be the greatest athlete, but his attitude and work ethic may help him win games.