Patrick Trout
jeweler
“That would have to be the Special Olympics; everyone’s a winner.”
Grady Bell
construction equipment operator
“I volunteered for Pacific Wildlife Care for four months before working full-time. They take in mammals, reptiles, and birds.”
Titus Shelton
youth basketball coach
“At an overnight homeless shelter. I got a chance to encourage the kids. Some think they’re not smart because of their situation— it’s not true.”
Samantha Hughes
student
“In high school I volunteered at a hospital for six months. We prepared food, played games, and kept the seniors company.”
This article appears in Jan 14-21, 2010.
