When a young person suffers a life-altering tragedy, the long-term impact too often is negative…anger, depression, loss can become obstacles to a life of productivity, joy, fulfillment.
If that young person is lucky, he or she will have that one individual to provide comfort, guidance, encouragement.
After witnessing the impact of a tragedy on a student’s life, Jefferson Award winner Dawn Heideman decided that she would be the one.