I've turned down a few awards too. Being recognized makes you feel good, but I wasn't looking for any awards. I do it for my heart. People were good to me when I was young so I have to pay it back. It's the way I was brought up.
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I even have some grandchildren of the kids that I had. A lot of kids who's parents came to me are sending their kids back because it helped them when they were young.John Velleca
I'll do it till I can't walk any more. I love it. It's part of me. If I stop, I'll just hang around the house and get old. It makes me feel young to see these kids.
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I stopped for coffee and there was a guy under the bridge. He had no coat and was cold. I offered him a coffee but he said he just needed to get warm so I gave him my hat, my coat, and my gloves. The people in the store asked where my coat was and I told them I gave it away and they told me I was crazy but I did it from my heart.
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