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MY INSPIRATION
I believe in the bible adage that says "giving is better than
receiving. I am a philanthropist at heart; I have contributed to
a number of charities throughout my years of success. When I give,
I am truly excited and happy and my heart rejoices. Last November
I went to Africa and saw things that were simply not fair. Kids could
not afford to go to school because their parents could not afford
to pay $1.00 a week. I was mortified! Education has played a major
part in my career, including the success of my businesses and money
management. What would I have done if I didn’t have my education?
As I toured Africa, I thought "What can I do?" I couldn’t
stand back and watch these young children not attend school and possibly
miss out on a brighter future. And at that moment, I found my calling,
I found my love. I created The Serena Williams Foundation to give
hope for a better life. My first endeavor was in partnership with
HP and Build African Schools. We built a school in Kenya called The
Serena Williams Secondary School. The school allows children to receive
free education. They will be afforded a chance to be the best that
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EDUCATION... A BRIGHTER FUTURE
I live in the United States of America, where the opportunity for
higher education is very limited. It’s time to take a stand;
we should no longer make it acceptable for any child to be left behind.
Currently, the foundation is implementing a program to provide the
underprivileged in America an opportunity to receive higher education.
If we can come together to help create a society that fosters education
and provide financial resources for higher learning, then we can
create a healthier more productive society. Think of how many children
we can take off the streets and put into schools. Or how many families
we can help recover as victims of violent crimes. I am one person
with one dream and one goal. Imagine the impact we can make, by uplifting
an individual’s desire to become the best. Together we can
make a difference.
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