Sunday, March 27, 2011
Real Arguments
By the time you read this I will have introduced the Social Action portion of the MIOP to you - which requires you to go out into the real world and do something in regards to your topic. So this week I want to ask you to give an example of something you have done in the past to try to make a difference in the world and tell us about it. It could be volunteer services, participating in a demonstration, trying to change something in your school or community, etc. As usual, 250 word post up by Thursday night and 100 word response up by Sunday night.
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In the past I went to a retirement home every other week with my friends to visit the old people and keep them company. Most of them had not had visitors in a while so just for them to have someone to talk to made them feel great. I would listen to what ever they had to say, even if it was boring to me, just so they felt free to talk about what ever they wanted to. At school now if I have left over meals I go to the grocery store in stadium and pick up my extra meal and donate them to the homeless. Every Sunday my friend collects the food and she walks around Tampa handing food out to the homeless. I think that is trying to make a huge difference. How many times do people drive by homeless people with out even helping them. They are humans just like the rest of us, so I think trying to feed them is an important job. I also went to this daycare/homeless shelter and pulled weeds off the fences. Pulling weeds off the fences doesn’t seem like it could make a difference but it did. We had to pull weeds off because they were blocking the cameras on the fences and the owner said that people would climb over the fences and steal food and other supplies from the garages. Basically, I was protecting the food and other supplies from robbers that are given to the needy or homeless.
ReplyDeleteIn high school I volunteered here and there, but my favorite event I participated in was presented to me during my photography class senior year. The project was called “Innocence for the Innocent” and involved selected students creating works of art to be placed in the Tampa Police Department downtown. Unfortunately, there are children brought in to be questioned after experiencing rape, abuse, or neglect. The goal of “Innocence for the Innocent” was to create images that would capture the child’s attention, hopefully bringing joy and comfort to them in such a difficult situation. It is hard for a child to go through such traumatic events and then have to talk about them, and the art brought in was to help them feel more at home in a strange environment. For my project, I got the chance to print a black and white image 18 x 20 inches. This was a first for me—normally I was confined to the standard 8 x 10 inches. The picture was one of two teddy bears dressed up for Halloween —one as a skeleton and the other a firefighter. I believe the picture was titled “Trick or Treat”. It took much time to perfect and mat my image, but it was well worth it. The ceremony in which we presented our work, receiving thanks and recognition for our contribution, was nice as well. I was able to see the other works of art submitted, including a sketch in pen of a fairy tale forest, a watercolor of cupcakes, and various other fun, colorful objects. Although I would prefer for the children not to visit at all, I hope the ones that were required to were able to smile upon seeing the artwork.
ReplyDeleteDuring my senior year of High School I got involved with a group called R.Y.O.T., which is a group against abuse, mainly focusing on relationship abuse. I was only in it for short time but it really did have a major impact on me. We would meet about twice a month and talk about issues and then created sociodramas to present to various audiences. Basically, we would act out different scenarios in order to teach people the right and wrong way to go about handling them. Sometimes the topics were really difficult to deal with but getting through them really helped me develop as a person. I’m much more open-minded and less judgmental. I see people in a different light after being involved in R.Y.O.T. and learned how to find peace within myself and see the good in others. I feel like as a group we did a lot for the community because we raised awareness of sexual, emotional and physical abuse in relationships and at home. We were able to reach out to victims and offer them help or a piece of mind. We understood that we had to be examples. I became more comfortable confronting these issues and was able to stand up for a friend of mine who was in an unhealthy relationship. I met a lot of influential people and although I do not live in my small town anymore I try to keep in touch with the group leader and other members of the group.
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ReplyDeleteYour service is related to what I did so I can understand the kind of feeling you probably got when you made things a little easier for those kids. I think the idea of “Innocence for the Innocent” is amazing and I admire you for putting the effort into a work of art to help those kids. Something as simple as a picture to bring comfort to a child in a terrifying situation and strange, unfamiliar environment is really important. When I was a kid I was a victim of domestic violence, so personally I really appreciate your efforts. I think for our project in this class it would be awesome if you could donate a work of art again in a children’s home or something along those lines. It’s a really good idea to use your art to help a child in need of a smile. Good luck with your project!!
To Amber M.
ReplyDeleteIt’s good that you got involved in a group against abuse. I think abuse is a real big issue that we have. There are a lot of people who hide themselves in a bubble from the world because they are afraid to reopen up to people. They think if they open up again they will just be abused again. There are some people who are scared to get out of the relationship because they think their spouse will kill them. Most abuse is because someone doesn’t know how to control their anger so for you to act out the right and wrong way to react to things was probably a big help. You could have stopped someone from beating their spouse to death.
For community service hours in high school I volunteered at a soup kitchen in Massachusetts called My Brother’s Table. For 365 days a year My Brother’s Table serves the homeless three course meals. I helped prepare the meals by cutting vegetables and putting together the salads for an hour before the doors opened to the public. Once they arrived I helped serve the meals as they went down a buffet line. I also helped clean up the dishes and wash tables after the meal was done. I went into this expecting it to be easy, boring, and just another community service project. It ended up being a very impactful experience in my life that I will always remember. Of course I have seen homeless people on the streets in Boston and other cities, but this time it was different. I was seeing families, single moms with two or more kids, young couples, and teenagers with little siblings or even kids of their own. I saw men in their 40’s who looked like any average family man; if I saw them any where else in the world I would have never guessed they were homeless. It was sad to see such sad circumstances for what seemed to be such nice people. Most were friendly when passing through the line and said thank you for what we were doing for them. Although going through rough times, the kids were still playing and running around the room happy as could be, not listening to their parents telling them to stop. Even though the food was typical cafeteria food and it was not very good, they all appreciated every thing they were given. They ate what was there even if they didn’t like it. This experience made me realize how lucky I am and how I should never complain about the life I am so fortunate to have.
ReplyDeleteFor my senior project in high school I raised money for the Save the Manatee Club. My favorite animal is a manatee and there aren’t very many left, although their numbers are increasing. My mom had once adopted one in my name, to which the proceeds went to that organization and it is very rewarding to go down to the Apollo Beach power plant and see that “my” manatee frequents there. I wanted to raise awareness that these creatures have no predators but man and that we need to be wary of them. To raise money I sold t-shirts with a catchy slogan and a cute picture. I also held an awareness day at my school where I passed out stickers, bookmarks, and buttons to fellow students. Many were willing to give a donation and I raised over ninety dollars in just one morning. Overall, my proceeds allowed a two hundred and fifty dollar donation to the organization. It does not seem like much, but in retrospect, any donation helps them. I donated to the rescue and rehabilitation funds through their group as well as adopting a manatee for my class. Overall, it was an awesome way to give back and I would gladly do that again. In the future, I plan on volunteering with the organization whenever I can.
ReplyDeleteIn high school everyone had to complete volunteer hours in order to receive bright future scholarship. For my volunteer hours I worked with the Oasis foundation. This foundation helped provided clothes that individuals would donate and give them to less fortunate children and teens and adults. My part in helping this foundation included washing the clothes that the individuals would donate and sort all the clothes out into different piles. I would also go to the location of where all the clothes were held and help organize everything so that all the clothes would be easily accessible for other volunteers to bring them to the correct location. Although folding clothes and sorting them might not seem like much it made me feel like I was really helping out the community. I realized that I was helping less fortunate individuals receive clean clothes that they can now where and have one less thing to worry about in their life. It is a great feeling knowing that I was helping someway in your community. I have also done a few little volunteer activities for my hours that included working with kids during events. My friend and I helped out at a Easter event last year that put on a mini type carnival for young kids. We helped them make arts and crafts and brought them around to different areas where they were bounce houses and more activities. It was a really great experience. Normally kids are not my favorite but it was nice to know I was helping them all have a really fun day.
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ReplyDeleteAt my school we were also expected to complete a senior project. I know some other students who completed fundraising ideas to also raise money as part of their senior project. I think it is a great opportunity whenever you can help out animals. I think that is really awesome that you received the opportunity to have a manatee named after you while also helping them. That’s a awesome idea to sell t-shirts and pass out stickers etc. I feel like that is a great fun and easy way to have awareness about a certain topic. It great that you are passionate about a animal and it seems like you really tired to help out as much as you could with donating money to help. That is also great that you were able to adopt another manatee for you class, I am sure they were excited to have known that you were able to help the manatees.
Throughout high school I was part of an organization called S.O. Leadersgip (Student Organization Leadership). I was amongst a selected few students from every grade to basically participate in this program. Our main goal was to not only improve the functions of our school but to impact our community. We would throw a pumpkin festival during Halloween for the kids in the neighborhood where they can come and decorate a pumpkin, dance, take pictures with people dressed in costumes and play games. Also, we set up a multicultural festival to raise money for the different organization we had in our school. There was food from all around the world you can purchase and even a variety show to watch. I worked with our community businesses back home and set up a discount card for anyone to purchase to use at different stores which helped many businesses back home get more customers. I did so much but this year at UT just like Eric I donate my meals to the homeless which always feels so good knowing that I can be the one to feed someone who can't themselves. I've worked twice now since being in Tampa with the One Student non-profit organization which helps notify people about sexual abuse. My next project that I'm up to will be in April and I can't wait because it's Relay For Life. Everyone has been affected by cancer whther it's through them personally or someone they know. I'm working so hard to raise as much money as I can so a cure can someday be found. I love helping out so I'm sure more things will be coming my way.
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ReplyDeleteWow! It seems as if your volunteering experience was really eye-opening. It reminds me somewhat of the story Mr. Breckenridge was telling us about the homeless woman in Hawaii that would try to steal the home-décor magazines, and I suppose it’s because you wrote that you never would have suspected these people you encountered at My Brother’s Table to be homeless. The children’s presence there was also bitter-sweet—it hurts to know that there are children in such unfortunate circumstances, but at the same time it’s almost comforting to know that they do not understand the entirety of their situation and are still able to laugh and play.
When I was at home in Oregon I was involved in an organization called National Charity League. It is a mother/daughter organization that supports the nonprofits in the neighboring community. There were 50 other pairs of mothers and daughters in my class that were from my high school and my rival high school. I was a member from 7th grade until 12th grade. Each year my mom and I did over 50 hours of service for different nonprofits. We had many different options when it came to volunteering. We could volunteer at places from the Humane Society to the Children’s Hospital. My favorite nonprofit to work with would have to have been the Boys and Girls Club. Throughout the 6 years I was in National Charity League, I volunteered for over 130 hours at the Boys and Girls Club. My favorite event that we hosted was the Summer Carnival. We did a water gun fight, a water balloon toss, a soccer game, and had a big bbq with yummy food and popsicles after. All of the kids had so much fun and it made all of us happy because we knew that all of the hours of work we had put in for this event had paid off. Now that I am at school, being in a sorority has also helped me become involved in helping nonprofits and doing volunteer hours.
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ReplyDeleteLike you and Amber I also had to do a senior project as a requirement for graduation. I did a fundraising project with a group of my friends for the Boys and Girls club and had a lot of people from my school actually put on an Easter egg hunt. It was a lot of fun and really rewarding. Like you, I sold tee shirts to the students of my school and my community. I absolutely love manatees as well but I have actually never seen one in real life. It is really cool that your mom adopted one in your name!
As you may or may not know, I’m a gymnast. I absolutely love it. I ended up spending majority of my time during high school at the gym, having a license meant being able to drive there whenever I pleased. One day, I noticed a rather different group of people at the gym. I asked my coach about it; he told me it was a Special Ed class and that it could get rather difficult to control. I offered to help. I volunteered to help teach the class twice every week for 2 hours. I think it ended up helping me out in the long run. So I not only gave back to my community, I also took something away from it. I got assigned three kids to work with. They all struggled with different tasks. However, I will never forget the one boy Mark. He was only 2 years younger than me at the time. Mark had a huge heart; he was the most kind and considerate person I’ve ever encountered. Not to mention he was like a god on the bars. I envied his carefree attitude and what seemed like effortless talents on the double bars. I stayed in touch after leaving for Florida. I found out that Mark had recently participated in the Special Olympics! Now, every time I go home, I make it a point to go to my old gym and help teach a class or two during my stay. Some may say it’s not a big deal, and I’m not making much of a difference in the world by doing it, but I beg to differ.
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ReplyDeleteI think taking care of the “little things” in life can end with the biggest impact. Others may look past saving Manatees unless they are similar to you, who find them fascinating. It is pretty cool how much you actually did for the cause as well. You not only raised the money by selling t-shirts, you also organized an awareness day at your high school. It’s very commendable and shows a lot about your character. Plus, it must have been more than awarding to have a Manatee adopted in your name that you can visit. And I’m sure your fellow classmates also felt accomplished with themselves and their efforts after you had a Manatee adopted for them as well.
All throughout high school I was part of an organization, Help the Hungry. Sophomore, through senior year I became president of the club because of my passion to help the homeless. This experience was rewarding, and made me realize how fortunate I really am. In this organization, two times a month we would cook and serve food for the homeless. Each time we created a new menu of different foods we thought they would enjoy. Some weeks, it would be pasta, chicken, salads, cookies and brownies. Eight of my peers would come with me to the school cafeteria, and cook the food, and then we would drive 30 minutes to Hackensack, a few towns over from Cresskill. Depending on the time of the year, sometimes we would serve up to 150 people. Which was very exhilarating and sad at the same time. I was so fortunate to be able to serve for these people in need. Every time I left the food shelter I always felt very accomplished, they needed our help and we were they to give them just that. At the end of my senior year I got a plaque that recognized the contributions and efforts I made to help the homeless. I treasure it and every break I am home I continue to try and help the unfortunate at a food bank called the office of concern. I feel as though sometimes in our busy schedules we forget just how lucky we really are. Doing this kind of volunteering really brings out the bigger picture, sometimes your problems may not be as big as it seems.
ReplyDeleteIn high school I participated in Relay For Life, a fundraiser for cancer research. I raised $100 and donated it entirely to Relay for Life who then took all the money raised by each team and gave it to cancer research. It wasn't unique in that most school participate or have people participating in Relay For Life but it was fun and beneficial for me because not only was it my first time participating, my grandmother had also been diagnosed with cancer the year I participated. It really stuck with me and even now, though I'm not participating in Relay for Life at UT, I still donate to help people in need. I know that this past semester I donated blood in order to help people in need of it. Even though I'm not affected by it currently, I don't know if I ever might be in the future. I really love doing this type of volunteer work, the kind that lets you give something back, because it makes you focus on the people your helping rather than the yourself. It really brought up my outlook on life cause I can see now that I don't have it nearly as bad as some of the people in this world and I now know that I'm lucky for what I do have. Even though I might find it unfair at times, I'm lucky for what I have and I'm grateful for it now because I was able to see that others have it worse. Its made me reach out and help others who need it instead of focusing on me.
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ReplyDeleteEven though so many people do Relay For Life every year I think it is great that you participated. I have never actually walked, but I have donated and plan on donating this year as well. I think everyone should do Relay For Life at some point in his or her life, but I’m sure personally knowing some one who has suffered from cancer gave you even more motivation to help. I also donate blood whenever I can. It started off as community service hours in high school, but I still continue to donate because I know how much a pint of blood is needed every day. I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to donate their blood. Just sitting in a chair for 20 minutes or so helps save someone’s life. Even just donating money to Relay For Life takes little to no time, so I think everyone this year should make an effort to help others. Every little bit helps!
When I was living in Maine, I worked for a local non-profit called, Friends of Casco Bay. Friends of Casco Bay conducts ecology studies, water quality monitoring, beach cleanings and education on the Casco Bay, located on the southern coast of Maine. I was part of an Zostera (Eel grass) ecology study, Lobster ecology study, and I taught marine science to elementary students. I found this line of work to be the most fulfilling work I have ever done, whilst giving back to the people of Maine. It was also very much alligned with what I want to do when I get out of school. Every year FOCB does a film festival to raise money to continue their research on the bay. The film festival has been gaining a lot of ground and popularity over the years and recently has gotten financial backing from Patagonia. The films all are made by indi film makers and have to do with nature. These events were always a lot of fun. Even though I was working these events, it didn't really feel that way. Also, by educating the people on keeping the bay clean it gives back to the community and the environment. Working for this non-profit also helps me when applying for grad school as it shows I have out of class field experience in my field. So, not only am I helping others and the environment, I am also helping myself.
ReplyDeleteTo Carissa Cullum,
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very fun and enjoyable way to volunteer and help someone in need. All those pictures sound like they would definitely capture a child's attention, and though it's sad to think that they would ever have to see them, at least they are bringing comfort to someone in need. Even if the child is not there for rape, you know that it will help them if they are even just sitting the police department for any reason. I'm glad that all the effort you put into your picture is going to helping someone who really needs it. In a place as unfamiliar as the police department, any amount of comfort is welcome.
When I was in high school, I went on a volunteering tour with some of my friends for about a week. The program was called “Students Today Leaders Forever.” I would highly recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a meaningful little volunteer event or trip. We went on a bus from Chicago to West Virginia, and volunteered in different communities along the way. We slept in churches and on the bus, so it wasn’t glamorous at all, but we worked hard and had a ton of fun. Some of the places and the people we helped I will never forget.
ReplyDeleteWe went into some of the poorest places in the U.S. and did the best we could do when it came to cleaning up and volunteering at Boys and Girls clubs, retirement facilities, local neighborhoods, schools, and churches. I don’t know if I could say that we “changed the world,” but we made a difference somewhere. At the end of the day, we had all accomplished something in an area that needed a lot of attention. I thought it was better for teenagers to volunteer and work a bit, rather than think about ourselves like every other day of our lives. Overall, through working for others, we learned a lot more about ourselves when it boiled down to it.
When I was in high school I was part of a team who tried to ban pop and candy throughout the school. Everyone in my school at the time was so upset with us, that they tried to fight it. Eventually though we won and there became more healthy choices in vending machines and cafeterias than junk food. The mission of this was so that people would begin to realize that you need to take better care of yourself and your health. What you eat now will affect your future lifestyle. We learn about healthy choices in classes but no one ever did anything to promote it. Even though a lot of people were not happy with this decision, I think that in the end hopefully they will thank us one day. Childhood obesity is becoming out of control. Schools need to step up and provide food that not only tastes good but is also healthy. America needs to realize the dangers of junk food and how it will affect your health in the future. If you learn to eat healthy now when you are younger, hopefully those routines will continue into adulthood and be passed down to your children. Not saying that junk food should be eliminated from your whole diet, just needed in moderation. It is up to our generation to help promote this and continue on for years to come.
ReplyDeleteTO Ashley Sisley:
ReplyDeleteRelay for Life is a very good cause to volunteer for. This weekend I am also participating in Relay for Life and it is a good feeling knowing that the proceeds go to helping someone survive. I am doing it because this past year I lost a lot of people to cancer. So it feels good to try to help those who are still alive and fighting. I also liked how you said how it’s a good feeling thinking of other people before yourself. I completely agree with you on that. I have to say that is always the most rewarding thing in the world is to know you helped someone today.
My freshman year of high school I went on a summer retreat with my youth group at church. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever encountered. Each day we would go out and do things in the community. One day we went to a soup kitchen. We went out to a location downtown and there were a ton of people lined up. It made me feel so good getting out and helping feed so many unfortunate people. They were all so thankful and even though they were going through hard times they were so nice and cheerful. Another day we went to a retirement home. There were a couple of different groups doing certain tasks. I had to paint the fences that were all worn down. We got to meet some of the people staying there and they were so funny. Then on another day we went to a neighborhood and helped work on a house that was being reconstructed. A group of people helped on the inside and my group helped move rocks to the backyard to create a stone path throughout the yard. We helped give someone a better home and essentially a better life which is amazing. I really enjoyed the retreat and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I think that it is very important that we go out and help other people. When you give to those who are less fortunate it makes you feel so much better as a person.
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ReplyDeleteWow I think it’s really awesome that you donate your extra meals like that. It is such a good way to help people and not let your meals go to waste. I also have been to a retirement home and I really enjoyed talking to the elderly people because I found them so interesting and I could tell that it made them really happy. Also, its crazy that people would go and try to steal food from a homeless shelter. People need to learn not to be greedy and do more work in the community like you have to help make a difference.
By the way!! Relay For Life is taking place on campus April 15th and it isnt too late to get together a team and help fight cancer!! (I'm on the committee so if anyone has questions let me know!)
ReplyDeleteTo megan.ristic,
ReplyDeleteI also went to a high school that banned unhealthy snacks. The ones they did not ban were priced so high that people would not buy them anyway. It is good to see people taking action because obesity is already such a huge issue in North American culture. I also think that, yes, you can do away with unhealthy snacks, but many schools need to review their entire menus. What children eat in schools these days is not healthy in the slightest. Many meals consist of fried foods that come with a side of French fries. It’s good that you took the small step to promoting health in your school though. It’s the little things that lead to greater good overall.
An example of something that I have done in the past to try to make a difference in the world is:
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in grade twelve, I was selected to be apart of our school’s mission team that made annual trips to third world countries to build playgrounds for children. For my trip, we travelled to Honduras. We spent ten days in the country, four of which were devoted to playground construction, while the other six gave us time to experience the country’s culture and society. My team and I made trips to feeding centers where we handed out hot meals and made home visits to people, bringing them food, water and medical supplies. We spent a day at a boys’ orphanage, where we had our “butts kicked” by a group of twelve-year-old boys in a game of soccer.
The experience of travelling to a third world country, building a playground, nourishing the poor and seeing a darker side of today’s society really opened my eyes. I couldn’t believe that I was actually seeing people living in such conditions as having no homes (or homes that were held together by mud and wood), no clothes or shoes, and no food or water. It broke my heart to see the children having to grow up in such a state. I felt that by my team being there, even if it were only for a short while, positively impacted the lives and many people. There would be great improvements made to the world and society if more people volunteered their time and helped those in need.
In response to jsweez92:
ReplyDeleteVolunteering at the soup kitchen sounds like it was quite an experience for you. It must have been hard to see families come in, especially those with young children. It really makes you see how life isn’t fair sometimes. I myself have volunteered at feeding centers (this was when I travelled to Honduras as part of a mission team) and have seen the darker side to society. It amazes me too how people can have absolutely nothing to their name, but still keep a positive attitude towards life. These types of volunteer experiences really help you realize how lucky you actually are, and how much you actually have.
Jsweez92,
ReplyDeleteMy Brothers table sounds exactly like the organization I was part of. That is a remarkable service that you were involved in. I agree with the fact that it really does change you life and make you realize how fortunate you really are, when you see what people go through in a day just to survive. It is so sad to see families and their kids struggling like that, and all you want to do is just help in any way that you can. Seeing families and individuals appreciate and enjoy a nice hot meal, is very gratifying.
I tried to get the "Korean PTA" at my school integrated with the actual PTA. Before I am accused of being a racist, I would like to point out that I did not want to get rid of those involved, but I felt that the lack of integration in our schools PTA system encouraged segregation. Also, if you were going to have a Korean PTA than you would need to include every ethnicity in the school into their own PTAs to be fair. We would have a Croatian PTA, a Hispanic PTA (I realize there are more ethnicities involved here, but I don't want to list them all), an African American PTA, and dare I say it, a Caucasian PTA. We have a very heavy Korean population in town, which is true, but I found no reason to have a separate PTA for them. Diversity is a wonderful thing when people work as a whole. Diversity is not a good thing when it isn't inclusive. I sent around a petition in order to combine the two PTAs. I got a ton of signatures. Even many kids who were Korean. They thought, just like I did, that the parents should all be united in a way to help the entire school. Not just Korean parents helping Korean students. There was a better way to go about including everyone. However, my efforts were futile. When my petition got to the administration it was automatically turned down, and I was called a racist. I didn't want anything to do with getting rid of them, I wanted everyone included in one united group. However, I feel that I could have approached it another way, due to the reaction it had.
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ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to tell you how amazing it is that you do that. I've considered working with specail needs kids for a long time, but I find it too painful because I feel for them. I don't know if I could do it every day because I don't feel I'm that strong. I've worked with kids like that periodically, and I feel that they are angels sent to us to teach us something. I think your student Mark taught you something, and was an angel for you. I'm so impressed with someone who volunteers to work with kids that need it in any way. Good for you.
To Slupino...
ReplyDeleteIt's truely fantastic how you took your passion for gymnastics and turned it into something that can help kids with special needs. Although I have done gymnastics throughout my life I never ever thought of what you have accomplished. Just like you I have worked with children with special needs. Every other day in middle school instead of going to lunch I would volunteer and help out these children. I would read to them and just play different activities with them. We even had an end of the year olympics. Working with these kids taught me a lot about life and how preciosu it really is. Keep up the visiting because these kids do notice the ones who care which you truely do.
Like Katie, I also participated in volunteer work for local Boys and Girls Clubs. I helped organize activities and setting up for events like Easter Egg hunts and Winter Wonderland holiday parties. A lot of people were involved from my high school like you had said in your post. Actually, my softball team was required to attend many events and volunteer for the community. I thought it was really neat how you fund-raised with T-shirts as well.
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