Joshua Gorham

Today, I had the opportunity to give blood through the American Heart Association. In choosing to give blood, we’ve demonstrated not only an awareness of the needs within our community but also a readiness to respond to them. Moreover, contributing to the mission of the American Heart Association aligns us with efforts to prevent heart disease and support cardiovascular health. Our choice to donate shows how small actions, when done with care, have the power to affect countless lives for the better.

Backpack Beginnings is a nonprofit organization that provides resources for families in need. Through the work that we have done, The Honors College was able provide over 3,000 packed meals. This was a big accomplishment as there were only 3-4 hours allotted to us. Along with preparing packed meals, we were also able to assemble furniture that had been discarded, organize and store numerous pieces of children’s clothing, as well as network with the different staff of Backpack Beginnings such as Hope Strickland. This experience was definitely one to cherish and hold near to my heart. I am extremely happy we were able to help our community. No matter how big or small our impact is, we are always striving for better.