On February 23, 2007, my life changed forever. One of my closest friends, Adonis Smith, tragically passed away during a friendly game of flag football at Drexel University. I believe is important for my blog readers to know this, because I consider this the most upsetting yet defining moment in my life... From that point on, I vowed to never take life for granted again. On February 25, 2007 I founded the Adonis Smith Memorial Scholarship. From friends and family to local companies, I started collecting funds for the scholarship. Before I knew it, we had a scholarship committee. With the help of the committee, we organized various fundraising events including The Adonis Smith Memorial Scholarship Comedy Night. I have brought numerous celebrities to perform for the Comedy Night, including Nickelodeon's Kel Mitchell. We have currently raised over $13,000 for the scholarship and will be donating much of our future proceeds to the American Heart Association. I tell this story not to brag about my achievements, but to show that no matter how negative an event is, positive change can always occur. Adonis may have passed away, but his legacy will live on (hopefully) endlessly. For more information/how to donate...
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