Passions

As I was searching through the different winners of the Do Good award, I found myself quite amazed with the creativity and drive these people have. I think it is inspiring to read the stories, and it makes me think about the different drive and passion I have. There are a few stories that really stuck out to me.

The first organization is called OAK, which stands for Ordinary Acts of Kindness. First of all, I absolutely love the name it has been given. Sometimes we believe that our acts of kindness have to be big and blown out like this organization has done. They can be very simple and ordinary, yet make a difference. OAK produces what they call an OAK high quality backpack. A purchase of this backpack results in a donated backpack and school supplies for those that are need of it. They are focusing on passing the backpacks on to homeless children in the United States and impoverished children in Rwanda. They believe that this backpack will send the message of,"We believe in you. You can be successful."

 The second organization is called Half 4 the Hungry. I find this idea quite interesting and creative. Their mission is to have a restaurant where meals are designated as "half4thehungry". The customers will order the meal, paying full price, but actually receive half of the portion meal size. At least $4 will be donated by the restaurant to a charity that feeds hungry children. Their mission quote is, " Save calories, while saving lives."

           The last organization that I focused on is called Good Spread Peanut Butter. They want to help

children suffering from malnutrition. The idea is for every time they sell a package of the peanut butter, the profits are used to provide the children with a Therapeutic food consisting of peanut paste, milk, and vitamins. 

 I enjoyed reading these stories because I think they are different and interesting. They make it seem very simple, but it was a unique and fascinating idea. I love working with children very much so these stories clicked with me. As for my near future in education, I plan on going onto college and to dental hygiene school. Most people may think it is absolutely crazy that I might want to work in what they say "nasty" peoples' mouths, but that is what I am going to do. Change and clean the "nasty" mouths and turn them into beautiful, white smiles. I am looking forward
to this career very much, and I am ready for the different situations and tasks it will bring me. One thing that I may encounter in this field of choice, is going on a mission trip somewhere around the world to do dental work.

 Besides having a drive and passion of becoming a dental hygienist, I have a passion for the children of St. Jude. Anyone can watch a commercial or see their title placed anywhere and feel a soft spot in their heart for the patients, but it's different for me. I have been a patient their before so I know what it is like.
Although, my case is nowhere near the severity of what other patients go through, I understand the process and how discouraging it can be. I would love to have the opportunity to just go visit with the patients. We could play games, watch some TV, do a puzzle, or simply talk. I not only want to build connections with the patients, but I also want to build connections with the nurses and doctors their. I know that this may not be the easiest thing to accomplish or go through, but I have a passion and a heart for those at St. Jude.