"...maybe someday I can impact someone as much as you did for me."

Mr. McCormick:

My name is ____ ____ and I was a recipient of your Brian McCormick fund.  I wanted to thank you, although I cannot thank you enough, for granting me the opportunity to follow up my studies here at Xavier University.

A little about myself, I am an Environmental Science major.  It is my third year here and I am the first in my entire family to come to a school as privileged as Xavier.  I only have one older sister, and she went to community college.  My sister finished two years and dedicated them to me with my single mother as a sitter, to work and help me pay for my studies.  Our family of three has made it far, and we continue to hold to our value; “the best and only inheritance we have is education.”  My mother came from Mexico and unfortunately did not finish more than high school.   Therefore, every day she encouraged me and is proud of me and my continuous education of myself in something that I am very passionate about.

I know that the second requirement of this grant is to give back when I have the chance.  I grew up in a culture of gratitude and self-sacrifice.  I have grown up with strong ethics and was taught that every day I have the ability to give back and to never forget to come back to where I came from.

Again, I cannot express how grateful I am for your gift.  Your self-giving not only helped me incredibly financially, but it made me feel great to know that someone, who I haven’t even met, believes that I am meaningful to them.  That good people are here and that is possible for me to keep holding to my values because maybe someday I can impact someone as much as you did for me. 

Thank you so much again and I wish you and your family many blessings.

Peace be with you,

Name withheld

 

** You are most welcome and God Bless.  Again, all gifts are from funds donated by Brian's friends, family and the XU community.**