I remember the day my mother surprised me with a newly decorated room; the dressers were painted silver and the Cinderella carriage bed frame I had always wanted was placed right by the wall. It brought me to tears. When I think of this in hindsight, I recognize the weight of what she did for me. To be a single mother working nonstop to provide for my brother and I while renovating my room out of the kindness of her heart was indicative of her love. This gift has stuck with me, reminding me of my ability to spread joy with my gestures. My mother has always been quite keen on feeding us the healthiest food she can get. She incorporates her Moroccan roots into her cuisine. Though what I never failed to notice was how much of a struggle feeding one's family healthy food is in the United States. Families like us often have to resort to eating fast food due to being unable to afford vegetables. This motivated me to spark change in my community and make healthy food more available for low-income families. I soon joined my school's Giving Garden club. We grew vegetables that we then donated to churches. I took pride in being a part of this organization. As time progressed, I gained the roles of researcher and vice president, ultimately becoming the club's president my senior year. I started volunteering at my local food pantry, sourcing donations from various grocery stores and giving them out at drives. This year, I have quadrupuled the amount of beds planted and have coordinated with various new organizations to not only continue donating our harvests, but to also give to more families across a larger area. The total proceedings of our club have amounted to over 1,000 pounds.

In the midst of spring, as Easter approached, I was made aware of a new opportunity to volunteer. The Lighthouse for the Legally Blind was hosting an Easter egg hunt for children. Eager as I was for an opportunity to receive hours, I was immediately open to the suggestion. Though what I did not know was that I would develop a newfound passion for philanthropy. Unfamiliar to the general premise of organizing an egg hunt for the blind, I sheepishly hid the eggs across the playground. They each beeped, as was necessary for the children to be able to find them once the egg hunt started. Soon after a large bucket of at least 200 plastic eggs that we scattered across the playground repetitively sounded their scattered beeps, I turned to watch as the families started piling in. Once the egg hunt started, thrilled smiles grew on the children's faces as they joyously skipped their way to the eggs. This was an opportunity for these children to celebrate just as we all do. Ultimately, God sees within us equal worthiness and potential to reflect and spread His image. With such a beautiful doctrine in mind, the act of organizing an event to provide a core memory for disabled children and their families became only part of what I do to perpetuate that aforementioned doctrine. As the event was closing, I realized that the experience for me would end up being more than just 6 hours on paper. In hindsight, it catalyzed over 100 more in the future. This contextualizes my dedication to the altruistic aspect of B.A.B.Y. L.O.VE.; it demonstrates my mission of providing equality to others, regardless of how "small" it may seem in narrowed regard. Essentially, the smaller things, such as helping blind children celebrate Easter just as their peers do, perpetuate equality on the base level. A small gust of wind can alter the pattern of a hurricane. To convey the auxiliary to altruism in the context of B.A.B.Y L.O.V.E.'s virtues, I have always dedicated myself to excelling academically. That same summer (of 2022), I took various Honors courses prime myself for my sophomore year. Achieving all As in those aforementioned classes, I approached my sophomore year with optimism. I took both semesters of English Composition to earn my college credits. I also joined FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and received an award of Academic Excellence and a 5 in AP World History. In 11th grade, I went on to win 1st place in Insurance & Risk Management in the FBLA District Conference. I also joined my school's National Honors Society chapter, serving my peers as their Vice President. I also studied for my AP exams and achieved a 5 in AP Biology, Precalculus and APUSH. In my dedicated fulfillment of this role, I circled back to my initial spark of altruism. At the Moffitt Cancer Center, many child cancer patients were left crushed by the gravity of their situations. To follow the initiative of a passionate senior in her mission to uplift and appreciate these brave patients, my fellow officers and I helped to advertise and organize a donation drive. Asking for Bibles and religious texts, warm blankets, snacks, and more, we set out on our mission. We ultimately received socks, shoes, stuffed animals, and various other generous donations. These developments demonstrate how my pursuit of scholarship and fulfillment of my duty to display compassion through acts of service for others are intertwined and woven into B.A.B.Y. L.O.V.E.'s message. As a senior, I will only strengthen my dedication towards honoring God.