Another unsung hero amongst us. I sent him a thank you. And I'm not from South Carolina or know anyone at this school. But my heart is...as well as countless other places of this world.
This individual exemplifies the goodness inherent in human beings and inspires hope for mankind. I hope this act serves as an inspiration for others to follow
A follow up on the school mentioned during President Obama's 1st address to congress in February. If ya'll recall, he read a letter from a middle school student asking for help for her 111-year-old school in Dillion SC. ( J.V. Martin Junior High School)
Darryl Rosser, CEO of classroom furniture supplier Sagus International, called Principal Amanda Burnette the day after Obama read Bethea's plea. After visiting the campus four weeks ago, Rosser said he knew he had to do what he could.
Over the weekend, Sagus sent nearly 2,000 pieces of furniture on four tractor-trailer loads. Volunteers worked throughout the weekend to put the surprise together, including a final coat of paint about 8 p.m. Sunday.
The furniture, plus setup and shipping by Sagus partners, was worth an estimated $250,000, Rosser said. Students walked into school this morning stunned to find new desks, chairs, furniture, and a fresh coat of paint. Where there had been 70-year-old graffiti-covered desks only three days earlier, there were now clean, brand-new desks. The cafeteria had also had a makeover with famous quotes written on the walls.
The favorite quote with the students is this:
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- President Barack Obama
PS:The phone number & email address:
drosser@sagusinternational.com
Sagus International phone number: (630) 413-5540
This individual exemplifies the goodness inherent in human beings and inspires hope for mankind. I hope this act serves as an inspiration for others to follow
A follow up on the school mentioned during President Obama's 1st address to congress in February. If ya'll recall, he read a letter from a middle school student asking for help for her 111-year-old school in Dillion SC. ( J.V. Martin Junior High School)
Darryl Rosser, CEO of classroom furniture supplier Sagus International, called Principal Amanda Burnette the day after Obama read Bethea's plea. After visiting the campus four weeks ago, Rosser said he knew he had to do what he could.
Over the weekend, Sagus sent nearly 2,000 pieces of furniture on four tractor-trailer loads. Volunteers worked throughout the weekend to put the surprise together, including a final coat of paint about 8 p.m. Sunday.
The furniture, plus setup and shipping by Sagus partners, was worth an estimated $250,000, Rosser said. Students walked into school this morning stunned to find new desks, chairs, furniture, and a fresh coat of paint. Where there had been 70-year-old graffiti-covered desks only three days earlier, there were now clean, brand-new desks. The cafeteria had also had a makeover with famous quotes written on the walls.
The favorite quote with the students is this:
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- President Barack Obama
PS:The phone number & email address:
drosser@sagusinternational.com
Sagus International phone number: (630) 413-5540