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Amazing things Selena Gomez has done; a thread
[2008] Selena was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for the UNICEF campaign which gave children the opportunity to collect donations for the organization, along with their candy on Halloween to help support vulnerable children around the globe.
![[2008] Selena was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for the UNICEF campaign which gave children the opportunity to collect donations for the organization, along with their candy on Halloween to help support vulnerable children around the globe.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpj3RXsAYDJBv.jpg "[2008] Selena was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for the UNICEF campaign which gave children the opportunity to collect donations for the organization, along with their candy on Halloween to help support vulnerable children around the globe.")
![[2008] Selena was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for the UNICEF campaign which gave children the opportunity to collect donations for the organization, along with their candy on Halloween to help support vulnerable children around the globe.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpj3SXYAAfhGW.jpg "[2008] Selena was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for the UNICEF campaign which gave children the opportunity to collect donations for the organization, along with their candy on Halloween to help support vulnerable children around the globe.")
[2008] Selena appeared at the Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth event that created an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic/humanitarian causes.
![[2008] Selena appeared at the Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth event that created an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic/humanitarian causes.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpki7XsAAKK-C.jpg "[2008] Selena appeared at the Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth event that created an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic/humanitarian causes.")
![[2008] Selena appeared at the Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth event that created an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic/humanitarian causes.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpki0XYAET857.jpg "[2008] Selena appeared at the Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth event that created an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic/humanitarian causes.")
[2008] Selena was one of the stars that stepped out on the catwalk for the 5th annual Runway For Life benefit in Beverly Hills which raised well over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
![[2008] Selena was one of the stars that stepped out on the catwalk for the 5th annual Runway For Life benefit in Beverly Hills which raised well over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpk53XYAA_iuT.jpg "[2008] Selena was one of the stars that stepped out on the catwalk for the 5th annual Runway For Life benefit in Beverly Hills which raised well over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.")
![[2008] Selena was one of the stars that stepped out on the catwalk for the 5th annual Runway For Life benefit in Beverly Hills which raised well over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpk6NXUAAI1Ho.jpg "[2008] Selena was one of the stars that stepped out on the catwalk for the 5th annual Runway For Life benefit in Beverly Hills which raised well over $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.")
[2008] Selena was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign which encouraged teenagers to learn more about 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.
[2008] Selena was one of the participants of the Disney Channel television series “Disney Channel Games” competing for charity as team-based contestants.
![[2008] Selena was one of the participants of the Disney Channel television series “Disney Channel Games” competing for charity as team-based contestants.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpoRGXUAIl58A.jpg "[2008] Selena was one of the participants of the Disney Channel television series “Disney Channel Games” competing for charity as team-based contestants.")
![[2008] Selena was one of the participants of the Disney Channel television series “Disney Channel Games” competing for charity as team-based contestants.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpoP1XUAcNJmj.jpg "[2008] Selena was one of the participants of the Disney Channel television series “Disney Channel Games” competing for charity as team-based contestants.")
[2009] Selena became the ambassador of http://DoSomething.org after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which helped dogs in Puerto Rico. She got involved while filming Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico.
[2009] Selena was also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, which helped raise awareness about conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women.
![[2009] Selena was also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, which helped raise awareness about conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwprqrW4AI0Xz3.jpg "[2009] Selena was also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, which helped raise awareness about conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women.")
![[2009] Selena was also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, which helped raise awareness about conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwprqwWkAEKk5n.jpg "[2009] Selena was also involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, which helped raise awareness about conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women.")
[2009] Selena was involved in Disney's Friends for Change, an organization which promoted "environmently-friendly behavior". Along side Demi, Miley and the Jonas Brothers recorded "Send It On", a charity single with all of its proceeds to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
[2009] Selena was appointed as UNICEF Ambassador, becoming the youngest UNICEF Ambassador in the United States.
![[2009] Selena was appointed as UNICEF Ambassador, becoming the youngest UNICEF Ambassador in the United States.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpt_dWsAEvFtM.jpg "[2009] Selena was appointed as UNICEF Ambassador, becoming the youngest UNICEF Ambassador in the United States.")
[2009] Selena traveled to Ghana for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.
![[2009] Selena traveled to Ghana for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpuZ5WwAAvJMd.jpg "[2009] Selena traveled to Ghana for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.")
![[2009] Selena traveled to Ghana for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEwpubHWkAAnRT5.jpg "[2009] Selena traveled to Ghana for a week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities including clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.")
[2009] Selena was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for the second time with the hope to bring in $1 million being that she was able to raise $700,000 the past year.
[2009] Selena made a surprise visit to an elementary school as part of the "A Day Made Better" program that was sponsored by OfficeMax. During her visit, she gave the school an award and $1,000 worth of school supplies, and talked to students about the importance of giving back.
