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This Young Leader Needs Your Support

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This is an amazing opportunity for my grandson.

Anthony shared with me in March of 2018 that he would lay in bed at night and wonder if dying was better than living. I assured my grandson that if he would allow me, I will show him that life is worth living.

Anthony is my grandson. He was in foster care for six years. I was finally given the opportunity to get custody of him in December of 2017. We adopted one another May 1,  2019. Praise God! 

Anthony became part of the center of my life.

Our first summer together was themed, “The Summer of Anthony.” It was filled with activities to build him in all areas of his life. It worked, because when he entered 5th grade, the dean, social worker, teachers and counselor at his school, noticed and noted the difference in him. He even ran and won a seat on Student Council!

It was also during the Summer of 2018 when my grandson confessed to me, “Grannie, I’ve been through a lot and had a lot of weight on my shoulders. But I {sigh}, have decided to let it all go.” 

Wow! The wisdom of then a 10 year old!

The Summer of 2019 was themed, “Self-Development.” We continued the work of self-improvement. Before the 2019-2020 school year began, Anthonyset goals for himself; to include, higher tests scores, be a better student and friend.

Anthony has dreams at night of being a millionaire so that he can help children in need and in foster care.

So,  when Anthony received the nomination for the 2020 “Junior National Young Leaders Conference,” in Washington, D.C., he was ecstatic! 

We thanked his teacher for the nomination. She replied, “I want him to see his potential and take advantage of every opportunity.”

Please support Anthony with his quest to be a part of this leadership opportunity. He has ideas!

Attachments: 
Nominations letter from the Youth National YoungLeaders Conference
Tuition Payment Options ($2424 is the full tuition cost ($2,295) plus the $129 Tuition and Travel Protection Plan)
Anthony’s Admission Advisor’s contact information 
2020 Nominee sheet

Organizer

Linda Murphy
Organizer
Chicago, IL

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