Conclusion

This experience I have had in creating such a wonderful initiative means the world to me, and I am so grateful for how far SOAR through Leadership has come so far. It is so wonderful to be a part of something that is greater than all of its parts and members and will continue to foster change for many years to come. This program has touched so many lives of both youth and Purdue students involved, and I hope that it forms fond memories for all of us as well as important takeaways for the future. None of this would have been possible without the amazing partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette and Lafayette Mentors. I would also like to thank the Lead Forward program as a whole for not only providing this wonderful opportunity for this social impact initiative to develop, but for also teaching me many important skills that I will use for the rest of my life. I cannot wait to see the wonderful things that both SOAR through Leadership and the Lead Forward Program will achieve in the future.

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