SJC Kid Raises Recycling Awareness With Style, Joins KIDBOX

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA - A San Juan Capistrano boy started with a dream for his own garbage truck and he has built that desire, with the help of friends and family, into a recycling empire. Ryan Hickman continues to make an impact in his community, even at 9-years-old.

Most recently, he has taken recycling to the next level through leading large beach clean-up events and donating his time to two organizations that are near and dear to him, a spokesperson told Patch.

Through is efforts, he has raised thousands of dollars for his favorite Southland non-profit, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

"Ryan volunteers with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, helping their efforts to save the sick and injured sea lions and seals, along with Recycle Across America, promoting recycling awareness," they said.

Due to Ryan’s incredible activism in his community, he has been selected as one of 10 members of KIDBOX’s 2019 Kids Board of Directors.

KIDBOX, the first social mission-based kids style box, announced its third year of exceptional kids who have proven to be impactful in their communities through their demonstration of leadership and passion for social good.

As one of the 10 Kids Board members, Ryan will be tasked with creating and taking on their own projects in their local communities with the goal of expanding KIDBOX’s core mission of clothing over one million children in need.

In July, he'll add his two cents towards achieving that dream.

On July 31st, Ryan heads to New York City to learn more about KIDBOX, learn more about the fashion business at KIDBOX HQ, and volunteer with Cherry Kids, an after-school center that provides children with a safe environment, pack back-to-school backpacks.