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Sep 15, 2006
"In dreams begins responsibility." --William Butler Yeats
Giving Up a Dream to Save a School
Twelve-year old Jon Farrar spent two years building up his "Yankee Account" from money put aside from birthday/Christmas gifts and earned doing chores around the house. His ultimate dream was to see his favorite baseball team play this summer in Yankee Stadium. He was $1000 closer to that dream when he first heard that his middle school was short of funds and in danger of being closed. Jon made the tough decision to donate his entire savings to the cause. "I prayed about it," he said, "and my heart told me that was the right thing." His generous act inspired a public outpouring of support. The community saved the school by raising over $400,000 in just 30 days -- but the story doesn't end there: an unexpected twist resulted in a special invitation to NY and the fulfillment of more-than-just-a-dream for Jon.
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