Actress and Philanthropist
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Key moments and achievements from Yvonne Fedderson's life.
Yvonne was born
· Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
Film Role
Yvonne Lime played Arlene Logan in the 1957 horror film "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" alongside Michael Landon. Born Yvonne Glee Lime in Glendale, California, she appeared in numerous film and television roles in the 1950s and '60s, including "The Rainmaker" with Burt Lancaster.
Film Role
Yvonne Lime played Arlene Logan in the 1957 horror film "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" alongside Michael Landon. Born Yvonne Glee Lime in Glendale, California, she appeared in numerous film and television roles in the 1950s and '60s, including "The Rainmaker" with Burt Lancaster.
Film Role
Lime appeared in "Loving You" (1957) starring Elvis Presley, further establishing her presence in 1950s Hollywood. She also played the starring role of Joyce Martin in "High School Hellcats" (1958) and appeared on the "Ozzie and Harriet Show."
Film Role
Lime appeared in "Loving You" (1957) starring Elvis Presley, further establishing her presence in 1950s Hollywood. She also played the starring role of Joyce Martin in "High School Hellcats" (1958) and appeared on the "Ozzie and Harriet Show."
Founded Organization
In 1959, alongside friend and co-star Sara O'Meara, Yvonne co-founded International Orphans, Inc., which later became Childhelp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping abused, neglected, and at-risk children. She served as president and vice-chairman for decades.
Founded Organization
In 1959, alongside friend and co-star Sara O'Meara, Yvonne co-founded International Orphans, Inc., which later became Childhelp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping abused, neglected, and at-risk children. She served as president and vice-chairman for decades.
Philanthropic Achievement
As president and vice-chairman of Childhelp, Fedderson was instrumental in building a national network of chapters and inspiring thousands of volunteers. She expanded programs including the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline and the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe prevention curriculum.
Philanthropic Achievement
As president and vice-chairman of Childhelp, Fedderson was instrumental in building a national network of chapters and inspiring thousands of volunteers. She expanded programs including the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline and the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe prevention curriculum.
Award Nominations
Yvonne Fedderson was recognized with five consecutive Nobel Peace Prize nominations from 2000 to 2005 for her humanitarian work protecting children from abuse and neglect through Childhelp. The nominations recognized her decades of advocacy on behalf of vulnerable children.
Award Nominations
Yvonne Fedderson was recognized with five consecutive Nobel Peace Prize nominations from 2000 to 2005 for her humanitarian work protecting children from abuse and neglect through Childhelp. The nominations recognized her decades of advocacy on behalf of vulnerable children.
Yvonne Fedderson passed away
