“Of the many fundraisers and events I have participated in throughout the course of my life, this was the most powerful. Perhaps, because of this, it is the hardest to put into words. It also re-confirmed my desire to become a foster parent some day, hopefully in the not too far future.
I helped three children – all under the age of 10 – off the bus, find their bags and get settled in. The two girls lived in one foster care home and the brother lived in another home. They seemed to be a little nervous, as any camper would be, being far away from the familiar. It was great to see them later on in the week having fun in the pool. It pleased me so much to help one of the girls learn to swim successfully enough to make it almost across the width of the pool by herself.
Yet another reason to be content with life and to be a leader, any way you can have an impact. Leadership is influence and we must use it.”
Sharon Yandian, Virginia, of her first year as a volunteer counselor
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