The longer I am in PFO (which has now come to a whopping 4 years), the more qualities come out of it and me. After finding my niche in theatre, I was immediately drawn to the arts side. I was ready to work and perform with talented people for a good cause. I later gravitated more towards the buddy component after meeting the girl I call my hero, Kayla, who is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Our interaction was priceless and I wanted to spend all my time with her. I learned to see these kids as kids, which is a lesson that has changed my life forever. As I assumed leadership roles, I realized what a great impact I had on my fellow teens in PFO. They looked up to me and saw me as a leader in PFO. I learned to lead with enthusiasm and professionalism and more importantly, how to get things done. This aspect of PFO is what I am still grasped tightly to on the Teen Executive Board. Carrying this passion that I have for all aspects of Playing For Others ensure me that I can create a better future whether it’s by putting on show, reaching out to a kid who just wants to be a kid, running a silent auction, or sharing the passion of such a loving and caring organization.
