A Wonderful Evening

Last night sixty of our many donors and volunteers came together to celebrate the wonderful works of our charity. To be clear, none of our work in Joplin, Chicago, Haiti or New Orleans would take place without them.

There were a number of highlights to the evening; a wonderful meal prepared by the Hinsdale Central H. S. Chef and Restaurant class, an update on initiatives in the various schools, and an inspiring message from Fuller Elementary School Principal Ms. Carrmilla Young.

Ms. Young had a number of important messages concerning the education of the Fuller children.

One of the more illuminating comments that Carrmilla conveyed to the assembly of SCC donors and volunteers was the idea that education can't take place at Fuller until the personal issues and problems, faced by children, are dealt with by the staff. And Ms. Young made it clear that she and her staff are there to help their students deal with such concerns.

Another point made by Ms. Young dealt with the idea that no matter what problems may exist, and regardless of any past failures, a new day is dawning. At the same time, those failures will be replaced by a willingness to shed the cloak of failure.

Those in attendance left the dinner with an appreciation of the efforts of Ms. Young and voiced their support of our ongoing efforts to assist her, the staff, and students of Fuller.

It was great to get together with one and all last night. Thanks for attending the event!!

Dick