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carrying all of the donations begin working household
the 50CC (50 hours from coast to learning the many
coast) run. They arrive in Myrtle benefits of hard
Beach, South Carolina in less than work. However,
50 hours. They spend the next three he also recognizes
days attending rallies to celebrate the benefits of
their achievements and continue higher education
gathering donations. My Papa and its impact on
strives to find positive ways to one’s stability.
impact negative situations, and this I believe this is
is one of those moments that does why he constantly
just that. encourages me
and tells me how
My grandfather, as well as my proud he is of
parents and the influence he has me for academic
had on them, has spoken so much accomplishments. said, “To value life in general. It is
into my life and shaped me into My Papa has faced many hardships not just about the unborn, but all
the person I have become today. including losing his job while mankind… all ages… and walks
He believes in respecting others no supporting his own family of five. As of life. No one is less valuable
matter their social standing. This he grows older, the thing my Papa than anyone else.” To me, that is a
impacts me deeply. While I have wants most for our generation is great summary of my Papa. He is
been given more opportunities for us to remember our morals and someone who loves ALL mankind…
than I could ever ask for in my life, to never compromise them. When someone I aspire to follow and
he shows me how to serve those I asked him what he would like to emulate.
less fortunate. He grew up in a pass on to the next generation, he

Article Submitted by
Sean Reilly RANDALL HIGH SCHOOL

Sean Reilly attends Randall High School. His parents are Jim and Sasha Reilly. When he
graduates, he plans to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in Biochemistry.
His long-term goal is to attend medical school and become a physician.

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