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Citizen of the Year: Aiyana Castro, Arbor View

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Aiyana Castro
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Aiyana Castro dedicates herself to addressing the needs of children and teens in her community. As an Arbor View junior cheerleader, she spearheaded a successful fundraising drive that collected 1,800 bras for homeless teens through Project 180, an organization serving homeless youth.

Castro also organized a toy drive benefiting children in hospice care, ensuring that siblings of the patients received gifts as well. Her commitment extends to volunteering with Projects 4 Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“It’s very important to be out participating in the community and to be involved,” Castro emphasized.

Hudson Falb The Meadows School baseball

Assists at Miracle League Las Vegas, a baseball group for special needs youth, visits Sunrise Children’s Pediatric Hospital patients, and serves with Young Men’s Service League.

Yeshua Villatoro Chaparral volleyball

Runs Yeizha’s Closet, a nonprofit sending essential supplies to international orphanages; prepares meals for homeless young adults, and coaches middle school volleyball.

Danecca Talbot Desert Oasis track

Leads community service initiatives including food drives, blood drives and environmental cleanups.

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