I’m not sure if this is a given, but I am who I am today
because of programs that receive generous donations from donors who have the
ability to reach deep into their pockets to donate. The leadership skills I have gained, the
public speaking skills I have developed, my whole persona has been defined and
shaped by these programs who run on generous donations from people. I want to be the definition of giving back to a community that gave to me while growing up, that shaped me into the person I am today.
From what I’m saying, I don’t know if you know this, but it
is definitely implied that when I grow up and become stable in my career, I
will be one of those people too. If you follow my tumblr, I’m sure you see how
simple my living can be. Yeah I go all out when it comes to shopping for
clothes and such, and yeah my phone my laptop and stuff is expensive. But I can
live a simple life with very minimal spending, plus I don’t eat a lot! I want
to donate as much as I can to youth programs, to organizations, charities and
to causes that have an impact on the community here and overseas. I’m all for
making positive changes in the world. I want to be able to do so through my
career, but also during my leisure time.
I want to attend charity dinners, fundraisers, auctions, and events that
are put together by organizations whose sole mission, whether directly or
indirectly, helps the community and helps society be a better place.
When I’m grown up, I expect to still be affiliated with the
Wing Luke. I will be one of the annual auction attendees, I’ll pay that $100+
for a seat, I’ll bid on art, I’ll donate to the youth programs and to the
museum that shaped me into the person I am today. The leadership opportunities
the Wing has provided me is priceless. There is simply no price in helping
someone shape his or her persona. There is no price in helping someone become
who they are and find their path in life. There is no price in finding my
passion and there is no price for helping a lost girl find her way into a young
woman who wants to make a change in the world.
For all those priceless gifts the Wing Luke has given me, what better
way to repay and show my gratitude than to attend their fundraising functions
and to donate and support their mission?
I am aware of all the issues that have happened in the past
because of the countless informative exhibits the Wing has and because of the
YouthCAN sessions. I am aware that history and the stories of those who
struggled needs to be remembered, heard, presented and told everyday. An
institution such as the Wing allows for people to remember the past in order
for the past to never repeat again. To see the consequences of the past insures
that injustice will never prevail and that the rights of everyone are
protected.
Thank you for teaching me my history and history in general,
thank you for enlightening me, for inspiring me, for letting me know it is okay
to follow my dreams, passions, and interests and thank you for giving me role
models. Thank you for teaching me the importance of giving. When I grow up, I
cannot think of a better place to put my money than in a place whose mission is
directly to preserve history and tell the Asian American experience and indirectly impacting the community for the better through the museum’s visitors and through their youth in their youth programs. I cannot think of a better use
for my money than to give to programs, charities and organizations whose
mission is similar to the Wing’s.
I know this money will help the Wing inspire young people like they did to me. Hopefully, my story can be heard so people can realize the importance of these organizations.
