Personal Hardships

Personal experiences play a big role in the way you view certain situations and how you deal with them. This is exceptionally true for personal hardships. These hardships have personally molded me into the person I am today, because not only do they bring about a sense of self-understanding, but they also open up many doors to new opportunities. One of the most exceptional hardships that I have experienced is the death of my mother, Sonya Hernandez.
My mother passed away on February 25, 2015, due to the complications of cancer. It was a devastating time for me because I am a family centered individual who loved my mother very much. My mother was a counselor at J.B Alexander High school, where she displayed a vast amount of love towards any

After a time of mourning, I finally realized that I needed to fulfill the legacy that my mother had left behind. Instead displaying a sorrowful attitude, I felt like I could use this opportunity as a platform to help others. I wanted to reach out to individuals who were going through the same thing that I had gone through with my mom while she was battling cancer. My mother always believed that every student had the right to a higher education; therefore I wanted to continue her legacy by extending a helping hand towards those students with financial needs. Within the following weeks my family I decided to create what is now known as the Sonya Hernandez Memorial Fund. This fund targets students who have family members who are battling cancer. The goal of the Sonya Hernandez Memorial Fund is to raise money for these students so that they could have a financial head start on a higher education. I am one of the founders of this organization and my main purpose is setting up annual 5k run and walks as a way to raise scholarship money. Throughout the year I sit down with an advising committee composed of a few dedicated individuals who each have the same desire to be a blessing to others. We discuss