Giving back to our community should be as natural as breathing for my children, so I started by setting the example and encouraging them to get involved. I volunteer as team manager for almost every sport they play and sit on various committees. Wherever they need me, I go! My husband coaches lacrosse and baseball and happily takes on anything I sign him up for. My daughter has been involved with Feed Nova Scotia since Grade 5 by doing food drives, raising money and most importantly awareness. She has her soccer team involved, too, and they have worked with a youth shelter and the Special Olympics. She was recently recognized by the Mayor for her efforts. My son is more focused on the environment. He's involved in his elementary school Eco Team and is following in his sister's footsteps supporting Feed Nova Scotia, but looking for his own way to make a difference. Are we special? No. We do it because it's fun and we see the difference it makes!!