I plan to do something to offset the random acts of violence that are happening in our nation’s schools. So, here is
The Plan
In honor of the 17 people who lost their lives at the Parkland, Florida incident on February 14, 2018, I plan to visit 17 schools that I have a vested interest in. Then, I will show the students there some extra love. I want to provide 17 gift bags that each have 17 gift cards in them from various popular stores, restaurants, movie theaters and the like. Each gift card contains $17. 
The value of each gift bag will be $289. Seventeen students randomly receive the bags. Ideally, I will also have one gift card for EVERY student, faculty and staff member at the school that will have $17 pre-loaded onto it.
Gift bags are just one idea we can use. The principals at the schools are another source of ideas. In addition, foundation members at the local school districts help a great deal. I will be talking to these people to get their input on what would be most helpful to their students.
I want to send a message of love and admiration to students from preschool to college level. Also, I want them to know that good things can also randomly happen while they are at school. I hope this effort gets local and nationwide media coverage. With any luck, it might begin to offset the negative images of hatred and violence that are captured when random acts of violence occur at schools. The incident in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day of 2018 is a recent example of that violence.
You can help with this effort by making a donation to purchase the gift cards. If you have a connection with a business that might donate items for the bags, please let us know!
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