Kisha Collinsworth, a senior at Magoffin County High School, said her brother inspired her to look at life from a different perspective.

“He has downs syndrome and he taught me a side of love and compassion that I had never considered before,” said Collinsworth.

She was inspired to start Helping Hearts, a program that brings the community together to help the elderly.

Collinsworth and her friends volunteer at their local nursing home often. This Christmas Season they were able to raise enough money to buy every person at the nursing home presents.

Collinsworth wants to  spread the word that no matter what age you are, you are not too young to start helping your community.