I am an active member of my school's Partners Club - an after-school program that promotes inclusion and support of classmates with special needs. You all know that I am very empathetic to others and care deeply that everyone is treated equally. By participating in this weekly program, I spend time with those who have special needs and make them feel like a part of the school community.

In early December, I am working on the annual Inclusion Schools Week, where we lead special activities across the school - including morning announcements, flash mobs and making posters to express kindness across our school.

In addition to helping the students and advocating for partners club, I am fundraising for the Special Olympics of Missouri. SOMO organizes sports training and competitions for athletes with disabilities.

Your support helps Special Olympics put on more than 300 trainings and competitions every year. It also helps ensure free health exams & leadership/life skills courses for 16,900+ athletes.