As a recipient of a Do Something Brick AwardŽ, Brittany has been nationally recognized for her hard work. In fact, Brittany just won another very important award. As a winner of the 2004 National Caring Award, Brittany will be one of five young adults to be inducted into the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans this year.

We recently had a chance to ask Brittany some questions and here's what she had to say:

Michael inspired you to take action and do something to help. Who else do you find inspiring?
I think anyone that does something good for others is inspiring. I love to read about other teens that have projects or foundations. I love music, too. I think singers like Jessica Simpson and Brittany Spears are cool. They both began their careers at a young age and have worked very hard to be where they are.

I'm also inspired by astronauts -- like Neil Armstrong. I love space travel and think it's exciting and mysterious.

I have learned so much from Nancy Lublin and the Do Something organization. Nancy is the founder of "Dress For Success" and is now the CEO of "Do Something" -- an organization that challenges kids to get involved. Atoosa Rubenstein is cool, too. She is the editor of Seventeen Magazine. I like the letters she writes to her readers. She's always challenging teens to make a difference in their world, saying that being beautiful isn't just about fashion and great hair but also about who you are.

What's an average day like for you? Do you work on stuff for Fuzzy Feet every day?
An average day for me is going to Notre Dame Preparatory school where I am a freshman. After school, I have clubs or activities and then I go home do homework and study until 11:00 p.m. Usually, I work on Fuzzy Feet on the weekend but sometimes I work on it during the week if there is a need. I try to do deliveries during the summer, holidays and school breaks because I have more time.

Besides going to school and keeping Fuzzy Feet going, what do you like to do?
I'm a cheerleader and I like to be involved in clubs at school. For example, I'm the Freshman class secretary. I dance and sing in a traveling company. I love taking photos. On the weekends, I go to football games, movies and hang out with my friends. Also, I have a Yorkie named Tinkerbell. Tinkerbell gets a lot of my attention!

What are some of the most memorable moments you've experienced since founding Fuzzy Feet?
The first time I delivered slippers was pretty funny. I had them in a suitcase that I took room to room. It was over-stuffed and every time I unzipped it, the slippers went all over the floor! Now I use a hospital cart.

Also, once I gave slippers to a Mom and she handed them back to me. I was confused -- then the nurse took me aside and told me that the woman's little girl was probably not going to make it. That was a moment that was really hard for me -- I won't ever forget it.

What challenges have you faced along the way?
The biggest challenge always is getting people to donate slippers. That part takes the most work. When I'm down to just a few pairs of slippers I send out more letters -- but you never know how many you are going to get month to month.

What are your goals for Fuzzy Feet this coming year?
I am really trying to reach the 15,000 slippers donated number. I would like to see schools and clubs in every state participating in my Fuzzy Feet Friends program. I'm looking for a corporate sponsor to help us financially so I can buy lots of slippers and ship them when I need to. That way I could keep slippers in many hospitals year-round.

What's going on with Fuzzy Feet Friends?
There have been over 2000 slippers donated through the Fuzzy Feet Friends program. Kids in states all around the country have participated - including New York, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Virginia, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Have you inspired any of your friends to become active with a charitable organization?
I have many friends all across the United States and in my school who are very active with charitable organizations. And, most of them were already involved when I met them. But, I do know I have inspired my sister to start her own organization - it's about helping kids with asthma. She struggles with asthma so she came up with a great idea that I'm sure you will hear more about. In fact, her project will be posted on our Fuzzy Feet Web site in January 2005.

I also inspired my cousin who is a painter. This year, she started "Artist for Animals." She paints and sells animal paintings and donates all the money to the Humane Society. My cousin and my sister are both 11 years old. This may sound very young to be making a difference -- but I was 11 when I started, too.

Cool FACTS: The companies that have donated slippers so far are Vision Products, The Disney Store, RObinson May, Steve Madden Shoes, Cherries Footwear, SG Footwear, Colorful Creations and Oomphies. Pluse, there are various companies that are not shoe companies but they have made contributions to Fuzzy Feet by hosting a slipper drive.

Are you involved in any other charitable organizations?
Yes, I am on the Youth Advisory Board for Do Something and I am a junior writer for their National BRICK magazine. I have also been the guest speaker at other charitable organizations, many schools and colleges. I have donated slippers to other charitable organizations that are working with kids, like Happie Hats. They stuff hats with things and give them to kids in hospitals. I sent them some cute slippers to put in their hats.

Also, I was a guest at the Cowboys for Kids fundraiser and donated slippers and signed photos. People have supported my foundation so I try to help other organizations, too, when I can.

You've accomplished a lot already, what plans do you have for the future?
This year my plan is to continue my work with Fuzzy Feet, get straight A's and win the 2005 National Cheerleading Competition in California.

My dreams for my future are: go to college, have an apartment in New York, maybe intern for a magazine or TV show, be the first person to land on Mars, perform on Broadway and do cancer research.

Is there anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
Yes, I want to encourage them to get involved. Start thinking about where you could make a difference. The best ideas come from things that affect your own life. Maybe you have a grandma that is in a nursing home. Maybe you have an Uncle that has lung cancer from smoking. Think about what you can do to help people like them.

Also, I encourage your readers to get involved in the Fuzzy Feet Friends program. It's an easy, fun thing that your whole school can do to make a big difference where you live. You can learn more by visiting our Web site.