Once upon a time is how all fairytales began, and that’s exactly how mine with Playing for Others begins. Many know the story of how PFO started at Freedom Park, with a crazy dream to create change through the power of arts, well, just like a fairytale that dream has come true and here is my journey.
Although this will be my fourth year with PFO, it stills feels new and different each time. The first time I heard about PFO I said “sure, why not?” I truly had no idea of what I was getting into and how much I would not only change others lives, but my own. I can honestly say that I would not be the same person I am today without PFO. Each year with PFO I learn something new and wonderful about people in general. I have experienced the power of children with amazing hearts and strength. I have been there when someone is truly happy and you not only see it but also feel it. PFO has not just given me amazing experiences but incredible life lessons as well. Personally, I love the business side of PFO. I have learned lesson that many people never learn until they are adults, and sometimes never. PFO has only been apart of my life now for four years, but I feel as though it is one of the most important things in it.
My journey with PFO has been amazing, challenging, eye opening, wonderful, and life changing!
Through my time with Playing for Others I have learned that…
The two Most important words are: Thank You.
The one Most important word is: We.
And the Least important word is: I.
