Personal Development & Community: Education
Why do you want to do this?
Because when I needed direction, I got it. When I needed a job, I got one. When I needed connections, I had them. When I did well, I was celebrated. When I wanted to try, I was encouraged. Sparky give me a springboard for my future before I knew who I would become or what path I would take, and I wasn't the only one who benefited. Everyone who worked in the SID office was given an incredible gift, with the hope that some day, we would be of service ourselves. I want to take what I was given and pay it back with gratitude. The best way I can think to honor this man and mentor I respect and adore is to create a scholarship in his name and award it while he is still alive to know how much I appreciate what he gave me.
What three things will you need to make this happen?
Money to fund at least one full year of school at NU.
A contact at the school who can help me put this goal into action, following all the right protocol.
A way to tell Sparky that won't embarrass him or look showy. The point is not to show off but only to let him know that even though he will retire and be gone, his legacy will live forever in those of us he inspired.
What is the biggest barrier to your achieving this?
At the moment, the barrier is money but the time will come, with hard work and savings, that this goal will be a reality. I have to work really hard to earn the money and get the scholarship in place before it's too late. He's getting old and frail, spent the month of December in the hospital. If I can't make it happen before he's gone, I will do it anyway. I just would love so much for him to be there and know it was done.
As you progress with your goal, share the resources you find helpful with others who can also benefit from them.
