This week we have a special guest, a true champion who willingly contributed his thoughts about the work of The Book Bank Foundation. Asante Samuel of the New England Patriots had a remarkable season this year -- being named to the 2008 Pro-Bowl team as the starting cornerback for the AFC!Asante Samuel is not only a champion on the field, he is a champion for the homeless and for literacy. This week Asante writes in,
"My name is Asante Samuel of the New England Patriots. I want every person that comes to this website (http://www.thebbf.org/) to take a long look at the work we are doing. I have been a member (of The Book Bank Foundation) in full and good standing. My agent and friends Glenn Toby and Alonzo Shavers have guided me through tough times and shark filled waters but my heart and instincts have allowed me to give all I can to assist those in need.
The Book Bank Foundation is an education based foundation. We assist people in their quest for knowledge and provide those in need with the essentials to be able to live and focus so they can learn.
Ok, let's talk about it. We lost the Super Bowl but we won the opportunity to compete and improve for the next challenge in sports and in life. I got close to an interception but was out of position to grab it and run it back for a touchdown.
Come on and join me in the fight to combat illiteracy and destroy homelessness. Don't drop the ball - get active now and join The Book Bank Foundation (written by Asante Samuel, #22, New England Patriots 2 -time Super Bowl Champions)."
What makes Asante special is that he has tapped into his true potential as a football player. We all have unlimited potential within us. At The Book Bank Foundation we believe that each person on the Earth is valuable. Each person is full of gifts and talents. Each person deserves the opportunity to experience joy in life. Each person has the capacity to be a true champion.
Today, we celebrate that amazing resilience and courage that we see in those we serve. We are looking for champions of all types to join us in the work we do at The Book Bank Foundation. Champions are in action -- they have vision and they act swiftly to bring their vision into reality. Champions have passion in their hearts for using their talents to make a difference in the World. Champions have stamina -- they push themselves to get better at using their talents, resources and skills in the field of life every day.
Will you help us champion this cause? Will you be a champion for bringing about change in our World?
As we wrap up February we want to highlight some exciting champions. We send a big thanks to Claudia Timbo and her Corporate Call Center team based in Blue Bell, PA (http://www.corporatecallcenter.com/). We had the opportunity to visit their location this week and share with them the work we do at The Book Bank Foundation. Donations are already streaming in from their employees! In addition, they made a generous contribution of funds to buy children's books for those in the shelters that we serve. We look forward to a continued partnership with them in the year ahead!
Get ready for our exciting March & April Focus -- DRIVE FOR CHANGE! Yes, one coin at a time we will be driving for change across the country. Please ask anyone and everyone you know to collect their spare change through the next 60 days and donate it to help The Book Bank Foundation. Change happens one moment at a time, one thought at a time, one life at a time. . . and one coin at a time. We value all contributions big and small because it helps us to bring joy, peace and hope to those who need it the most!
The Book Bank Foundation celebrates champions this week. . .we know that as you look inside your heart and as you gaze in the mirror this week you will begin to notice the champion that you have within you!
With enthusiasm and excitement for change,
Trish Omoqui
Executive Compliance Officer
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