President's Letter: Changes
Monday, October 07, 2013
Autumn brings change in certain parts of the world as the
air gets colder and the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, yellow,
and orange. Changes have also occurred at Rising Star. In July, Steele
Hendershot resigned as Executive Director. Steele has a great passion
for Rising Star and his dedication and devotion is greatly
appreciated. Since he and his family have been part of our organization
for many years, their legacy will live on because of the service they
graciously provided. Best wishes to Steele and his family in their new
endeavors and adventures!
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Another type of ‘change’ involves coins or donations from
thoughtful people. This past month Rial Smedley from Connecticut
celebrated his fourth birthday by
asking his friends to donate money to Rising Star Outreach so he could not
only raise awareness, but also money to purchase school supplies for the
UKG class in India. He raised over $300! 
Hayley Greer, a
beautiful girl from Utah who has an intellectual disability and
Autism, raised money to provide a goat for a micro-business! Hayley’s
mother shared that she was overwhelmed with gratitude to find a niche where
Hayley could help others while helping herself. What amazing young people!
Mother Teresa said, “Every act of love is a work
of peace, no matter how small.” The kind acts of our supporters and
volunteers, like Rial and Hayley, support our work in lifting individuals
and families who face the physical and social stigma of leprosy. Heartfelt
thanks to all of you for the 'acts of
love' and 'works of peace' you do
that greatly advance Rising Star's purpose and mission.
Sally Gardner Read
President, Rising
Star Outreach
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ReplyDeleteCongrats to new elected Board of Members of RSO..
ReplyDeleteI'm very proud of Dr.Susan Hilton of Managing Director / Medical Director of India Region..
Dr.Susan Hilton Service to People is extra ordinary - "Service on the Street"