The CNN Hero of the Year was chosen by the public after an 11-week vote on CNN.com. For being named Hero of the Year, Lim will receive $250,000 for her cause. That's in addition to the $50,000 that... more

The CNN Hero of the Year was chosen by the public after an 11-week vote on CNN.com. For being named Hero of the Year, Lim will receive $250,000 for her cause. That's in addition to the $50,000 that she and the rest of the top 10 Heroes each received for making the top 10.

Lim believes Indonesia's high maternal and infant mortality rates are caused in part by these costs, which many women cannot meet.
"The situation is bad ... babies are unattended, deliveries have... more

Lim believes Indonesia's high maternal and infant mortality rates are caused in part by these costs, which many women cannot meet.
"The situation is bad ... babies are unattended, deliveries have become commercialized, and mothers die from hemorrhage after childbirth because they can't afford proper care," Lim told CNN earlier this year.

Many women in the developing world do not have access to contraception or maternal care. According to the United Nations Population Fund, three out of five women giving birth in South Asia do so... more

Many women in the developing world do not have access to contraception or maternal care. According to the United Nations Population Fund, three out of five women giving birth in South Asia do so without a skilled birth attendant on hand. In Indonesia, the average family earns the equivalent of $8 a day, according to the International Monetary Fund. But a baby delivery costs about $70 at a hospital, and a Caesarian section can cost as much as $700.

I love the new Hero of the Year and what she has done for Indonesia and Bali. Robin Lim, an American woman who has helped thousands of poor Indonesian women have a healthy pregnancy and birth, was... more

I love the new Hero of the Year and what she has done for Indonesia and Bali. Robin Lim, an American woman who has helped thousands of poor Indonesian women have a healthy pregnancy and birth, was named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year on Sunday night.

E mais uma vez o esporte ganha prêmios sociais! Parabéns aqueles que fazem do esporte uma salvação e nao comercio!

Watching it for a 2nd time, still makes me teary eyed!! :)

Just finished watching the only truly inspiring "reality tv" show. They repair my faith in the power of common human beings, year after year. Bravo!

Learning about some interesting, inspirational people.

Need Kleenex - so inspiring!

So many amazing people doing phenomenal things to better this world.

Its so easy to pick on Miley but srsly this performance of the climb in great

An awards show giving out awards to people who really deserve them.

What r u doing to make a difference in someone's life? There are so many people doing great things! #cnnheroes

wait til you see the winner of the year.

So glad it's on again. Only saw bits & pieces from LA last wk.#cnnheroes

Typed in widow, did you mean window, that line got to me

Faclempt for my pal, Mark, and another wonderfully inspiring show

Need to get some fresh Kleenex

A Real Human Being and a Real Hero. With Anderson Cooper.

Greatest show ever! So happy to be watching the replay. Haven't missed one yet. Bless them all!!!

What an inspirational awards show!

See the heroes reflected in the shimmering blue pools that are Coop's eyes.

Great! CNN is repeating this show! I enjoyed it the first time and will enjoy it a second time. Besides I get to see an

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There are so many everyday heroes in our world! Each of you have probably made a big difference in someone else's life already. Congrats to all

Watching, real people that can inspire you to become one your self. We can all make a difference, if we really try.

Currently watching CNN Heroes. So inspired right now.

Wow! Thank you for sharing, so needed so inspiring @hollyrpeete @andersoncooper @knowjr @CNNHeroes

Forgot to mention this program is being hosted by two of the best-looking newscasters on TV - Anderson Cooper and Sanjay Gupta!!!

What an inspiring program!! These heroes are so filled with kindness and compassion and makes me want to be a better person!