An annual event that has inspired me is the Miracle Party. This is a party where many kids who have been diagnosed with cancer bring their loved ones to celebrate their life. It started nine years ago in a hospital room by a wonderful woman named Stacy Syphers whose daughter, Kennedy, had been diagnosed with cancer, and now it has become this big event where a lot of people donate resources and their time to this wonderful cause. Stacy’s daughter is now in remission, but they both still enjoy coming to this event. I became involved my freshman year when I joined the swim team at my high school. We hold an annual car wash where people can give donations to show their support for this cause. We also set up a craft table for all of the kids at …show more content…
Sure, it was a good way to bond with the team, but it had a much deeper meaning the next three years. As I talked to the kids, I found out they had spent a large part of their lives in hospitals getting chemo or radiation treatment, and truly fighting for their lives. They had been through so much at such a young age, and this was one event where they could have fun with their family and friends. This was one night where everyone left their worries at the door and just had fun for one night. As I gave my time to this event helped me realize that I took life and health for granted, and these families don’t have that opportunity. My mindset changed from being selfish to selfless. I also realized that if I have the opportunity to give back to the people, that I should. The Miracle Party helped me understand that there are things that you can improve about yourself and that being an adult includes giving to others. This is part of the reason that my junior and senior year I joined a club at my school called Unified Soccer, which is where we help and encourage kids with disabilities to play soccer. Being able to give my time to those around me has given me great joy to watch these people accomplish their goals, no matter how big or
As I had mentioned earlier, I am part of an anti-drugs and alcohol club. I am extended the opportunity to speak to young students about the risks they could encounter. The feeling that those students may look up to us is very meaningful, and I feel it is a unique experience. I am lucky to have the chance to save a student's life through this club. Another community activity I enjoy doing is related to performing, but at senior citizen homes. Some of my friends and I often just like to get together with some music and go sing for them. This is a rewarding experience, as seeing the senior citizens smile, and making their day better, is truly a heartwarming experience every time I have the chance to perform for
Birthday Party by Katharine Brush is a unique short story that captivates the reader in little words. Brush’s purpose with this story is to bring emotion to the reader, not their own, but a specific emotion, and vivid imagery that seems literal and realistic to the reader. She wanted to put the reader right in the middle of a realistic scene and she does that with few, but clever, literary devices: bland adjectives, the point of view, imagery, and the absence of metaphors and similes. Blunt description and the “dropping off” of the reader into the story without any detailed exposition drives the author successfully towards her purpose for the reader.
One particular activity that I feel has made a difference in the community is my participation in Mini-THON, a student-led philanthropic organization that raises money for research in pediatric cancer and benefits Four Diamonds and Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. I have served as the Junior and Senior Co-Chair, or President, for the past two years, respectively. Each year, my responsibilities have expanded from simply attending meetings and contributing ideas for fundraisers, to actively coordinating meetings and organizing fundraisers with local businesses. For example, our club held our first annual “Teenie-THON” for elementary school students. We spent countless hours creating advertisements and permission slips for the participants.
I even made celebrating an opportunity to learn from mistakes for Lenin and Gabe and I taught them both to have a very high standard of excellence in the marching band. I also helped revive the game that we had played during my freshmen year of being the first to race back to our dots and be ready to repeat a section of the field show. By the end of the season, I saw an improved and dedicated version of Lenin and Gabe in the marching band. We had a great time throughout the season, with many memorable moments during and after the last competition. I see the help I provided Lenin and Gabe and the friendship I formed with them as my most
We mostly raised money by selling goods, but I was driven to be an example of giving back by providing a good attitude, lessons to inspire kindness, and implemented events. When I realized how much money my ideas made, I couldn't stop innovating new ways to promote our purpose. This drove me to do more which lead me to go speak on television and ask for donations during my chorus concert. As I thanked them, I reminded them how grateful we are to be a part of a community that's bonded together by love. When we reached our goal of $15,000, we used that money to buy a student glasses, send a child to the doctors, bought some clothes for someone in need, etc. Holiday Hope inspired me and taught me how one person could make a huge impact while bringing people
These children were jubilant to be out on a field playing a sport with other children and having just plain old fashioned fun, the way the game is supposed to be. I counted my blessings and decided I wanted to do more, as I loved the experience and seeing the result of my service right in front of me. I knew at this point that I wanted to live a life where I could serve and lead others. This experience has inspired me because it taught me that despite our backgrounds and our busy schedules, as humans we really can do anything we choose
The Good Life party picked the name ‘The Good Life’ because we feel strongly that life must be preserved. While the government is doing what they can to keep people alive and safe, there are still some issues, like abortion, the death penalty, and guns, that if resolved, would keep more people alive. Humans are not God, and therefore we cannot make the decision about whether someone gets to live or die. For example, we are pro-life when it come to abortion. Every abortion takes away an innocent life. We are also against the death penalty because no crime is worthy of being sentenced to death. The Good Life is also pro gun control because with guns so easy to get, they can easily end up in the wrong hands, resulting in shootings, which causes
I have started a service club called Irmo Arts Outreach, it was a dream that I was able to turn a reality. The club Means a lot to me because it was inspired by my favorite cousin, who lost the battle to cancer on March 23, 2016, at the age of 19. She liked giving back to the community, she volunteered at her local hospital and library, and she tutored kids who needed help. So I wanted to start a club which helps kids with terminal illnesses, it with would have been called Spark. That was because she sparked a passion in me and I wanted to spark a passion in others. I wanted to teach the kids how to play musical instruments such as keyboard and guitar. The teachers would kids fro my local high school,and the good part is it would be free of
It was a pleasure to meet many different people. It was a great chance to spend time with my family outdoors, as well as with other people in the community. I had the freedom to run around outside and have fun with the other children that were there. I was able to meet some of my father’s friends and their children, who I have continued to keep in touch with because we have become great friends. Through these events, I have also heard about how the union has also helped other families as I matured and I am very thankful that my father is part of this union. It was wonderful that all of these people were willing to share their story with me. Without these social gatherings, I would not have met all of these wonderful people and I would not have had such an enjoyable
When the parade was finally done, a kid was rushed to the first aid center so they could make sure he was okay. We go our sweaty gear off and rested up for the next parade that we had that evening. Everyone felt accomplished.
There was so much confusion from me at the beginning when I got to the setting of the charity walk which was at Woodward park. I was eager to find out what I was going to do while at the charity and how I was going to feel involved with the activity. As time passed I began to feel more comfortable and not at all shy and bored. There was actually points when I got lost in what I was supposed to be doing at the moment but I began to just go with it, it was so easy because I had a children’s stand which I like to interact because they’re so sweet. This experience was all about the gratefulness I felt while volunteering and how happy I was to participate in a charity walk for a good cause. Honestly I’ve never felt this helpful to spread awareness of a cause that needs so much help to be known much more and funded. The only thing that actually mattered was feeling passionate about volunteering in this walk and I put so much effort into this activity.
As a kid, Arizona camp Sunrise and Sidekicks played a very important part of my life and it still does today. This is where I went to escape from the hard times of my little brother having cancer. It gave me the chance to express my feelings and the events happening to people who have or were going through the same thing as me. The camp is a week long every year in the month of July. I attended camp every year for 8 years as a camper. This camp gives kids the break they need and the fun they deserve by having jello wars, a formal dinner and dance, lake day, hiking, fishing, movie night, and alot more activities. Most of the children that attend this camp don’t get to have this kind of fun because of the fact that a sibling of theirs has cancer
It is amazing for them to not let their disabilities get in the away of their self expressions. The organization of the events was very good and it was open for both men and women. Women were able to enter pageants and were allowed to compete against other women. The members were genuinely interested in coming together to make life more interesting and fun for themselves and other members. I think it was amazing that they were able to capture all the exciting and inspirational event on film. LACD is very unique to me, because in the community I am from there isn’t very many clubs or activities for people. In the community I was raised in I found it was rare for a group of people to come together to be involved with people who have same or similar backgrounds, and to see this club inspired so many other communities to come together. LACD has influenced me to try to be more involved with different event in my
Imagine being surrounded by darkness, literally. Helen Keller was a bright, inspirational person. She had to learn how to cope with being blind and being deaf as well. Blindness or being deaf is something that isn’t very common. It makes a human being very unique, it’s something that makes you, you. She didn’t have all sunshine and rainbows though. People get scared because they can’t see how you’re feeling. They don’t understand because they can’t see how you’re hurt like you can with a broken bone or scrape. It’s on the inside not on the outside. Many people labeled you as mental right when they figured you have some type of difference from most people that could be Depression, Autism, Down syndrome or being blind and deaf in her case. How would people
This activity meant a lot to me because I love to take pictures. This is something I'm passionate about. Getting to do something, while helping my school's "Laker Pride" was an experience that I'm grateful for. This activity also showed my determination to follow through. As I mentioned before, it was pouring rain and windy, but I did not give up. I have perceived a new outlook on the point of sports. While I was focusing on the photos, I saw the group effort of a team focused on the game. It felt good to contribute. Personally, I was very happy to have had brought joy to all of the players and coaches that got to enjoy my photos after a big game