I promised I’d share questions from readers with you every other Thursday.
This week I’m sharing more of a request than a question.
Someone named Nicole emailed me and told me about a little boy named Zack.
Zack is 10 years old. He is not in a wheelchair and no one in his family is in a wheelchair, yet he has formed this amazing organization that helps people that need a wheelchair but can’t afford one, get one. When he was 6, he opened up a lemonade stand that is now known as Zack’s Shack.
How awesome is that!?
The first thing I did was watch his video and it was awesome. This little boy is going to do amazing things – correction, he already has. He’s going to continue to do amazing things.
Nicole told me that Zack teamed up with a group called LDS Charities Wheelchairs and together, they won a HUGE grant of $25,000 from an insurance company. They were 1 of 40 that won grants.
I decided to google and share a few links with you instead of sharing all about the insurance company, after all, I’m not advertising for them, I’m telling you about Zack! Here is Zack’s website and a couple of newspapers articles I found by doing a quick search.
Hi Priscilla…I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for sharing Zack’s Story today on your blog. As a family, we are so proud of Zack and all that he has been able to accomplish in the past few years. Zack is beyond happy, to already have been able to earn enough money for approximately 256 wheelchairs as of May 1, 2013. The local media, community, neighbors, strangers, family & friends have been such a great support to Zack’s Shack cause. Zack is not alone, and every year we continue to meet amazing individuals like you, who continue to inspire, teach and show the world through love the power of giving and service. Thanks again for taking time on your website to share Zack’s story. – Danny (Zack’s Dad)
You are very welcome. When Nicole shared his story I knew immediately that I wanted to pass it on!
Wow, that is incredible. Such a powerful story of how a driven heart can do great things for this world. Thanks for sharing!