"I
was fortunate enough to partake in the joyful program the
Alyssa Cares Foundation put on at a recent school event (their
third year with this school). As I watched the various grade-grouped
students hearing the story of Alyssa's legacy and the importance
of reading and books for their own futures,
I remembered back on my own school days when that particular
assembly or person
made a life-long impression on me and how this was happening
right in front of me.
I marveled how Carole and Joe were able to convey a wonderful
message to the chidren
and then watched the delight on each little face as they were
led to the tables stacked high with so many reading choices.
There were moments when I couldn't contain the smile on my
own face and times when I had to choke back emotions thinking
of the reason for the foundation and looks on children's faces
who wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to have a brand
new, free book
of their own that they could write their own names in and
cherish.
As
a children's book author I am asked quite often to participate
in various foundations
and organizations with very worthy causes, but I have not
before been exposed to a foundation that I wanted to dive
into with both feet to help accomplish a wonderful goal and
continue the legacy of beautiful Alyssa."
Justin
Matott
Chldren's Book Author
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