The difference a peer partner can make

✨💗🙏🏻BEST DAY EVER! ✨💗🙏🏻

Today Ashlynn had a track meet. Last meet I saw the other team had peer partners support the kids with disabilities and the para hung back. I asked the coach if this could be something they could do for Ashlynn. To my surprise, Ashlynn had a peer partner helping her navigate her track meet today!!Actually a few did but one in particular was very caring. She even ran alongside of Ashlynn during the 100 meter which resulted in Ashlynn meeting what was probably her best time ever! The best part was the sixth graders at the finish line who were cheering and then high-fived her 😭😭😭😭

I was compelled to go up to her at the end and thank her for her kindness. She smiled shyly and said “Oh it was fun! Ashlynn is awesome and I got to run more so I loved it too.” I’m glad my sunglasses were on because instant tears formed in my eyes. I told her she was a special person.

This world is changing people. I know there are so many negative things, but I’m gonna focus on things like this. Just saying hi. Including someone who is different. Kindness. It’s out there, and I’m so very very grateful.

💗🙏🏻💗🙏🏻💗🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

Link to shirts

https://www.bonfire.com/just-say-hi-blue/

https://www.bonfire.com/just-say-hi-1/