Anderson Cooper Hosts CNN Heroes
BANFIELD: CNN is honoring everyday people who just so happen to be changing our world. On this Thanksgiving weekend we wanted to give a hat tip to CNN's Heroes. Our multi-talented correspondent Nischelle Turner has a preview.</s>TURNER: It's that time of year again when giving back to others is in the air. Hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper, this year's annual heroes event is packed with emotion --</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Thank you so much.</s>TURNER: -- and unforgettable moments --</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Inaudible).</s>TURNER: -- a night when Hollywood's brightest stars come together --</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It shines a lot on people that don't do it for the light.</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: This is the people to get excited about. It kind of makes your jaw drop.</s>TURNER: -- to shine the spotlight on 10 remarkable people who are changing the world --</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: This is like the Academy Awards for good people.</s>TURNER: -- like a great-grandmother who used her life savings to turn a bus into a classroom --</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Get on the bus, everybody, CNN Hero Estella Pyfrom.</s>TURNER: -- and the woman who started a drill team to keep kids off the streets --</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Inaudible) and the pride of Camden, New Jersey.</s>TURNER: -- turning the tables on a traditional awards show.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I'm not the only hero in this room, and none of us as heroes stand alone.</s>TURNER: CNN Heroes puts these everyday people center stage.</s>SARA BAREILLES, SINGER: I want to see you be brave --</s>TURNER: It's a star-studded event with a few surprises. And a heroic ending that you don't want to miss.</s>ANDERSON COOPER, CNN HOST, "AC360": The 2013 CNN Hero of the year --</s>TURNER: A night to gather together to celebrate the human spirit.</s>BANFIELD: Watch it all this Sunday at 8:00 p.m. I'm Ashleigh Banfield. Have a great weekend, everyone. "THE LEAD" starts right now.