The local service club named...
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The local service club named Gary its "Person of the Year." Gary worked tirelessly to
establish a dental clinic for people living in the inner city who could not afford to have
their teeth cared for properly. As Gary sought contributions from area businesses, he
would mention that an abscessed tooth could lead to serious illness or even death. He
asked other dentists to volunteer their time and services at the clinic. Gary was certainly
deserving of the club's award.
Gary was truly touched by the award and spoke from his heart. His father was also present that day. Gary thanked his father for making sacrifices so that he could go to college and dental school. His father was a working class man whose income just barely kept the family going. While growing up, Gary said he and his sisters did not have all the things their friends did, the new clothes or toys. However, when it came time for Gary to attend college, his father encouraged him, telling him not to worry about the cost, his dad would find a way to pay for his education.
His father worked extra shifts to help finance his son's education. Gary said he would not be where he is today without the sacrifices his father made on his behalf while growing up. He closed by thanking his dad, saying that part of his reason for establishing a dental clinic to help struggling families came from the example of his father and mother. Everyone present at the club meeting that day was touched by Gary's story.
Gary was truly touched by the award and spoke from his heart. His father was also present that day. Gary thanked his father for making sacrifices so that he could go to college and dental school. His father was a working class man whose income just barely kept the family going. While growing up, Gary said he and his sisters did not have all the things their friends did, the new clothes or toys. However, when it came time for Gary to attend college, his father encouraged him, telling him not to worry about the cost, his dad would find a way to pay for his education.
His father worked extra shifts to help finance his son's education. Gary said he would not be where he is today without the sacrifices his father made on his behalf while growing up. He closed by thanking his dad, saying that part of his reason for establishing a dental clinic to help struggling families came from the example of his father and mother. Everyone present at the club meeting that day was touched by Gary's story.
