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One of the most impactful and rewarding experiences I have ever had is being able to serve on the Youth Advisory Board for Billy Bear Hug. This is a board composed of high school students from all over West Michigan working together to provide comfort and support in the form of a teddy bear and cub kit for kids who are faced with critical illnesses.
Read MoreIn the past year as a Youth Advisory Board member, I have been granted with this new perspective but also the rewarding gift of being able to aid these families and replace a little bit of comfort that has been stolen from them. Despite the pandemic, the foundation has still stayed committed to helping these kids and their families in any way possible.
Read MoreWe’ve seen the headlines, and have heard countless times: “Unpredictable”. “Unprecedented”. “Challenging”. Our world has been faced with a large amount of uncertainty in recent weeks. While this has changed many aspects of life as we know it, one thing remains certain: our commitment to providing the cure of comfort to children in our community.
Read MoreI never thought an eight ounce teddy bear could have such a powerful impact on the lives of many children, families, and myself. I never thought something so tiny could bring so much life and excitement into a young child’s life.
Read MoreI have been on the Youth Advisory Board for one year now and the experiences and knowledge I have gained have been inspirational and rewarding. I heard about the board from some friends during my sophomore year, so I made sure to apply for my junior year. On the board we receive opportunities that most high school students do not have access to such as unique service opportunities and real world occupation exposure. I have met students from other schools, and it is fun to work together to provide the cure of comfort for children and their families.
Read MoreMy experience on the Youth Advisory Board has been nothing short of a once in a lifetime opportunity. It has given me the chance to meet many high school students from around the area that have a similar drive to give back. The Board consists of 50 high school students from eight different schools across West Michigan. And instead of competing against each other like our high schools usually do, we work together to grow the mission of Billy Bear.
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