Speaker Events

Fostering Kindness

I attended the Foster Kindness event in which a Flagler Alumni started to help support children in foster care.  Children are often given a trash bag to carry their belongings in during moves. She realized how much of a toll that takes on their self esteem and wanted them to feel better, so she made it a priority to provide them with a duffle bag. She wanted to make sure they had all the necessities since a majority of the time it is hard for them to even get the basics such as toothpaste or deodorant. On top of all of the basics, she made sure each children had a blanket and stuffed animal to make them feel comforted and safe. I was very inspired by this event because it is something I would not normally think about. I would also feel like I wouldn't be able to make an impact on them because it is a government based, but this women made it her business to make sure these kids were taken care of. Id love to make a change like this in peoples lives!

Erin Brokovich

The activist Erin Brokovich came to visit our school and speak about her experiences. Erin Brokovich is known for her role in the case against PG&E for contaminating the water in Hinkley, CA. With no previous experience, Erin Brokovich was able to win over a case against PG&E for contaiminating water in Hinley, CA. She spoke about how she found interest in this case while creating a case file and noticed health records included. She dug deep, did her known labs on the water, and looked into every possible detail to build a strong case against the company. Hundreds of people were affected by the contamination and Erin wanted to give them justice. She made this issue her business and fought till the fight was won. Erin is a huge inspiration for fighting for what's right no matter what stands in the way. I was very grateful to be able to speak to her personally. She also spoke a lot about how she had dyslexia and she would use it as a tool instead of something that holds her back. I have learning disabilities as well and struggled heavily as a kid, I am still learning how to use them as a tool. Hearing her speak about this really reached me and allowed me to believe that I can do anything I set my mind to.