Giving Back Through Education

I just read an article on ESPN.com about Braylon Edwards. Edwards is a star receiver for the Cleveland Browns and he just created a program to give 100 children in Cleveland college scholarships. The program is simple with the only requirements being a 2.5 GPA in high school, no unexcused absences, and 15 hours of community service a year. A very noble act indeed.

I really admire Mr. Edwards for doing this. He's following Rule 6 and I'm sure he feels really good about giving back. We are all blessed with good fortune one way or the other. To get more, we must give more. That is a universal law. I hope this article encourages you to give back someway. It doesn't have to be through money or anything like that. Here's some ideas on ways to give back that don't cost any money at all.

1. Volunteer at a local animal shelter for 3 hours.
2. Read to children at a local elementary school.
3. Help start an after school program that involves your professional skills.
4. Join a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop as a leader.

Any one of these things don't cost any money but really do make a difference in people's lives. Mr. Edwards (and all of you who give back) should be commended! Cheers