Purple Pinkie Program

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost;

that is where they should be.
Now put foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau

As soon as Billie confirmed that we were able to bring Ramesh Ferris to our local club, the excitement of having an international presenter and spokes person for Polio Plus began to bubble up.

Jordan Thompkins, the granddaughter of George and Mary Mcllvaine, attended the Young RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Colorado---even at her young age, she came back with a sense of purpose.  With her eagerness and Mary’s support, Carey Junior High will be one of schools that Ramesh will be doing a school-wide presentation of his uplifting and motivating story.

Ramesh’s next stop on Wednesday is Central High School.  Michelle Lablonde, Central’s Rotaract Club, approached the school and she was successful in setting up another school-wide presentation.

Later in the afternoon, Ramesh will be visiting St. Mary’s School to share his story.

Lori Schoene arranged for Ramesh to speak at Buffalo Ridge elementary on Tuesday morning before he heads to Scottsbluff. 

The coordination of scheduling and working with the schools was done because of one defined sense of purpose.  What an unprecedented feat for Cheyenne to coordinate the schools and Ramesh’s life changing story in one day…all because of the people mentioned made it become a reality.

Oct 26.  Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Oct. 27.  Speak at Carey Junior High School Assembly (8:00 – 9:00 a.m.)

                                    Contact – Dr. Richey

                Speak at Central High School Assembly (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)

                Speak at Cheyenne Rotary (12:00 p.m.)

                              Contact – Billie Addleman

                Speak at St. Mary’s School (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

                              Contact Principal Janet Materi