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Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old prodigy, has been named the 2024 Kid of the Year by Time magazine and Time for Kids for his groundbreaking invention of a soap that treats skin cancer.
Bekele’s motivation for creating the soap was to make a direct impact on people’s lives.
“It’s incredible to think that my bar of soap could one day make a difference in someone’s life. That’s why I started this project,” he said.
Bekele’s soap provides an accessible way to deliver medication for various forms of skin cancer, including melanoma. Time highlighted the potential of Bekele’s innovation to revolutionize skin cancer treatment.
“Heman’s invention has the potential to change the way we treat skin cancer, making it more accessible and effective,” said a Time spokesperson.
This is not Bekele’s first major accolade. In 2023, he was named America’s Top Young Scientist by 3M and Discovery Education, earning a $25,000 cash prize. His latest recognition cements his place as a rising star in the scientific community, inspiring hope and awe with his remarkable contributions at such a young age.
Bekele’s work on the skin cancer treatment soap has the potential to impact countless individuals affected by this devastating disease.
“Heman’s invention is a game-changer in the fight against skin cancer,” said a medical expert. “His dedication and innovation are an inspiration to us all.”
With his passion for science and his drive to make a difference, Bekele is poised to continue making significant contributions to the scientific community. As he said,
“I’m just getting started. I have a lot more ideas and projects that I want to work on.”
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