Thursday, August 30, 2012

Giving Back.



Bob Ley,  is a hero of mine. Most people know Bob Ley as the first sportscaster at ESPN, Sport Center but I know him as a supporter of changing young people's lives. Bob Ley has been involved in a local non-profit that has helped thousand of people who may have been in foster care, involved juvenile justice system, people who are deaf, low income and much more. Bob Ley serves as an example of truly given back to the community by getting involved

Sixto Cancel, Bob Ley
Bob Ley, Sixto Cancel 
Bob Ley, Sixto Cancel 
                         
Bob Ley, Sixto Cancel 

Congressman Jim Himes and Sixto Cancel 
People have the power to empower and motivate others. I remember walking on Capital Hill for the first time. I wanted to meet with Congressman Himes to ask him to co-sponsor a bill. I was only 18 but he sat there and listen to me. The next morning I received the news that he had co-sponsored the bill. It was then that I realized that there is a voice in me and if I developed that voice I can help many people who are in need.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Saying Hi

Sixto Cancel and Russel Simmons 
You never know who you are walking next to. A lot of my friends always tell me that it is weird that I say hi to strangers. I believe that the world would be happier if everyone would simply smile at strangers and say hi, good day or God Bless. One day I happen to be walking next to Revered Russel Simmons. I said hi before I even was able to recognize who he was. I continue to walk with him for about five minutes until when I realized who I was talking to. It pays off to be nice!