Abbey Schuder

I have spent 14 hours volunteering this summer for a family who was in desperate need for help. I met charlie, (little boy) though volunteering with ULL special needs baseball and became a nanny back in high school for them. We agreed that instead of getting paid this summer, I could count the hours I watched her kiddo, took him places, ran house errands, etc, as volunteer hours! They were low on money and couldn't hire a nanny anymore, but needed one, which is why I stepped in as a volunteer instead. This was a great experience because it was a small act of kindness that meant the world to her family.

I raised money for our philanthropy. It was a fun opportunity to sit with my sisters and support such a wonderful cause. I had family donate and I reached my goal.

I gave blood at the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. I do this often but in daily I read a letter about Peyton Podschwit's cousin and felt obligated to donate! Giving blood is a quick and easy way to serve the community.

I passed out ribbons at the Union and explained our philanthropy to bypassers.