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DoSomething.org and VH1 have awarded the winners for this year's 2011 Do Something Awards, which was broadcast on VHI this month. Sarah Cronk won top honor and a $100,000 prize for The Sparkle Effect. Cronk watched her older brother Charlie struggle to fit in during high school because of his disabilities. Inspired by Charlie, Cronk co-founded the first high school-based inclusive cheerleading squad in the nation. Today, The Sparkle Effect has generated 34 squads in 15 states and South Africa, encouraging a culture of acceptance in every community. Hosted by "Glee'' star Jane Lynch, the ceremony honored and celebrated the nation's best young world-changers who represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause or issue. Read entire article here