Can one person make a difference? Most definitely, "Yes". We all make an impact in more than one way. Even something that seems minute to you may have a big impact on someone else.
At my place of employment, I have been processing gifts for a Memorial Scholarship. As I have continued to process these gifts, I wondered about the young man that these gift were in honor of. A basic google search revealed way more than I could have ever expected.
This 23 year old's life was cut short by a tragic motorcycle accident in which he was test driving a bike. The death of this young man not only had a tremendous impact on his family and friends at a small town university that he attended but the importance of his life and what he was doing was making a difference in his community.
He believed in a sustainable environment and living a healthy life style, using locally grown organic foods. He took his belief and campaigned the university and local restaurants to seek local sources for their food whenever possible.In turn, keeping the community's money local.
Even after death. many have believed in his mission. There is now a yearly fundraiser in his owner by local restaurants where items produced with his mission in mind are offered on the menu with proceeds going to his scholarship fund.
Where does the money go to besides a recipients education? Right in their mouth. Students are award meal plans at the university.
If this young man made a difference in his short life. Imagine what anyone could do.
What will be your legacy?
This is great, Sharon, I will see if I can follow you!!
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