Well sometimes it works.

Hi Jim,

Thanks so much for sending me this information. I passed it on to my friends who are either teachers or who have kids in this age range . . . and guess what — Yikes, the15-year-old son of two of my friends was just notified today that he is a recipient!! His mom called me this evening and they are so excited they can hardly speak. I am just almost as excited as they are (not to mention green with envy).

This young man’s dad was a coordinator with our Outdoor Program here at Illinois State about 18 years ago, he met his wife through the program, and now they are both teachers in a small town about an hour north of Bloomington/Normal. I know their son, Alex, pretty well and he really is an amazing kid so I am just thrilled for him.

You rock dude! Thanks again and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.