Evan Cavaliero

I participated in a beach cleanup at Wrightsville beach. We were given gloves, a trash picker, and a bag to put our trash in. When I first got there, I was able to meet a couple other kids and we got a group that worked together during the event. I had the trash bag while the other two guys had trash pickers. I was also wearing gloves and was able to pick up trash with my hands. Together, we were able to collect a lot more trash. It was really cool to see how fast we bonded during the 2 hours and how we were able to work together.
I love going to the beach whether it's to surf or just hangout with friends. I think it is very important to give back to the community by keeping the beach clean, especially if you’re using the beach often. I was not expecting as many people to be there as there was. That really says something about the Wrightsville beach/Wilmington community. There is genuine care in keeping our town in good condition.
Putting this into thinking about a business or leadership, I think true leaders give back to their community, and work alongside everybody else to complete a task. More companies and business professionals should host beach cleanup days or other opportunities to serve. It could be a great way to bond as a company or team.