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Whiz Kid: Attleboro Teen Makes Being Healthy Fun for Area Kids (VIDEO)
With a willing heart to serve, this Attleboro teen gave the gift of health to the youth of the city.
- Tyler Robertson
- Attleboro
- Bishop Feehan High School, Senior
What began with one high school student’s willing and serving heart, turned into an amazing event for children across the city. Following the requirements for National Honor Society, Robertson thought through what volunteer opportunities he could pursue this year. Having enjoyed his work with the in the past, he filed out a general volunteer application. On the application, he requested a small part in
A few days later Ed Porier, from the YMCA, contacted Robertson and asked if he would be interested in coordinating Healthy Kids Day. Having helped with the event in the past, Robertson accepted his post with pleasure. For the next three months, Robertson poured his heart and soul into creating the best Healthy Kids Day ever.
Despite carrying a heavy and challenging workload at , Robertson invested 80 personal hours into coordinating vendors, games, food and entertainment. Additionally, Robertson gained new life skills and increased confidence as he learned ways to inform the residents of Attleboro that the event was taking place. He is also thankful for the opportunity he had to communicate professionally with local businesses. Through the time he spent requesting donations and services, he saw firsthand how generous and understanding the local businesses and institutions of Attleboro truly are.
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With the help of Mike Zucarelli, a long time friend and mentor, all aspects of the action-packed day fell into place. Many students from Bishop Feehan volunteered to help with face-painting, filling balloons, manning food tables and even acting as a disk jockey. “Even though I had put together a lot of time planning Healthy Kids Day, it would not have been possible without their help.”
In honor of Robertson’s work with Healthy Kids Day, he received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award form the Attleboro YMCA. “This event had an amazing impact on me. Not only did I learn about practical implications, but I also helped kids learn about the necessity of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They realized that you could have fun and stay healthy at the same time.”
