Sometimes, an image can be deceiving. This photo looks likes so many college students around the world, laughing and enjoying a meal with a retired college professor. You would be correct that they are college students—in Manila, in this case. But for some of these students, it may well have been their first meal in a restaurant.
You see, they were raised in a slum and were part of a program the Bill Cook Foundation started at their primary school. We welcomed 72 kids, gave them backpacks, flip-flops, notebooks, pencils, a daily snack and a small allowance. They brought their hard work and dedication. We then told them that our Foundation would pay for as much education as they wanted. Thanks to your support, these happy, thriving students now attend university.
We hope you’re inspired by this story for the New Year. Because this story and dozens like it are made possible by your support. If you've already made a donation to the Foundation this holiday season, thank you. If you haven't yet made a donation, please consider the Bill Cook Foundation. You can send a check to Bill Cook Foundation, 3 Oak Street, Geneseo, NY 14454 or click on the Donate Now button below. A full 99% of your gift goes directly to support the education of poor children in dozens of countries across the globe. Your generosity is helping to lift children out of poverty with the power of a good education. Thank you for your continued support.
