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ML has been MIA lately.  So today to make her

feel better I wrote her an email.  It was just a simple

generous impulse that hopefully brightened her day.

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A friend's dad had a drinking problem many years ago. He was able to not only overcome his addiction, but to help others because of it: he sets aside the money he used to spend on alcohol, & once a year or whenever a situation presents itself, he uses that money to help someone in need. One year he bought his daughter's friend her bridesmaid's dress so she could be in the wedding. It's great that he was able to turn what was once a very serious issue into such awesome generosity!

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I work on the Texas Tech campus. Today at lunch, a girl who was here for orientation was checking out in front of me at the salad place. Her card that was supposed to buy her a meal wouldn't work and she stood there forever trying to get it to work. Obviously she didn't know what to do, nor did the guy checking her out. I started to get irritated that I was having a wait, then "Follow through on all your generous impulses" came through my head. I went ahead and paid for her salad along with mine and told her to have fun at orientation and good luck. The checkout guy's face was priceless, I see him nearly every day at lunch.

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Its not often I have cash on me, but when I do I try to give to the men and women who are in need. My brother-n-law says I'm just aiding their drug/alcohol addiction but I like to think that maybe these $2 will turn their life around. To me $2 is a cup of coffee, to this man it might be a new start.

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A good friend at work has been working 12-hour shifts starting at 4am for a couple weeks to earn more money for herself & her 3 young girls. She is exhausted. Even though it's sometimes pricey, it's worth it to see the look of sweet relief on her face when I show up once or twice (sometimes 3 times!) a week with a tasty drink from Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts for her drive home.

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Last week, I offered to take my parents to the airport.  I picked them up at 4:15 AM and I am NOT a morning person.  Today, I am leaving work early to take my BFF and her husband to the airport, because I am also picking up my parents.  Neither asked for rides!

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A friend of mine accidentally sent me a message intended for his girlfriend, and in the message he said that he couldn't visit her because he didn't have enough money on his SmartTrip card (a DC metro card). Some background: This friend took a leap of faith and changed his career, also changing his income. Also, I moved from DC to NYC in January, and recently I discovered that my SmartTrip card had over $200 leftover from previous work benefits. This weekend, I visited friends in DC and went to my friend's restaurant and dropped off the SmartTrip card for him :o)

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I volunteer and work my butt off for an organization called Team DC because I believe LGBT athletes should have a safe place to play sports, and I believe that LGBT high schoolers who are brave enough to make a difference in their local LGBT communities deserve to be recognized for making the world a little better.

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Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship

Applications for the 2018 Team DC Scholarships are now closed. Questions should be directed to scholarship@teamdc.org.

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2018 Recipients

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship is awarded to a self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) student-athlete who has made a contribution to the sport(s) he or she is a part of and, as a result of his or her contributions and involvement, has enhanced the perception of the LGBT community.

Awards are made to graduating high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who will be attending a fully accredited two or four year college/university. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to both academic and athletic excellence, as well as show promise of serving as a positive role model as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individual.

The Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship will provide up to $2,000 of financial support to offset the cost of educational expenses including, but not limited to, tuition, housing, room and board or books. A minimum of one scholarship will be awarded annually.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration by the Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship Selection Committee:

Applicant must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This includes the District of Columbia, Prince George's County (MD), Montgomery County (MD), Calvert County (MD), St. Mary's County (MD), Arlington County (VA), City of Alexandria (VA), Fairfax County (VA), and Prince William County (VA).

Applicant must self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. (Note: Team DC is aware of potential issues around self-disclosure and respects the privacy of all applicants. Applicants do not have to be public in their self-disclosure, but they must self-identify as LGBT in order to be considered for this scholarship.)

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current college student and have demonstrated academic success.

Applicant must demonstrate active involvement/participation in interscholastic athletics or a competitive sport (club sport, recreation league, etc.). Sports include, but are not limited to, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading/competitive cheer, crew, cross country, fencing, figure skating, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, or wrestling. Activity in other sports can be considered. (NOTE: Applicants receiving other athletic scholarships must adhere to all NCAA rules concerning eligibility and reporting requirements.)

Applicant must supply an official copy of their most recent transcript from high school or college.

Applicant must intend to enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at a fully accredited two or four year college/university.

If applicant is a high school student, they must supply a copy of the acceptance letter for his or her chosen college/university. (NOTE: If acceptance letter is not available before the application deadline, submit the application and indicate you are still waiting for the letter.)

Applicant must submit a personal essay (maximum 1,500 word) discussing how being open about your sexual orientation or gender identity has impacted your participation/involvement in a sports, your school life, and/or your life outside of school. The essay should also address the applicant's future goals and aspirations.

Applicant must submit two (2) letters of support from individuals who are qualified to address the candidate's suitability for this award.

Financial need may be considered in situations where the students are equally qualified. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) indicating the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to assist this process. The SAR is a summary of the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Applicant may not be related to any member or to the domestic partner of any member of the Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship Selection Committee and/or Team DC Executive Committee and staff.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Qualified individuals wishing to be considered for the Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship must submit the following completed application and include all required supporting documents. If an application or any supporting documents cannot be submitted online, they can be mailed to:

Team DC
Attn: Student-Athlete Scholarship Award Committee
2910 Sycamore St
Alexandria, VA 22305

AWARD NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT

The scholarship recipient will be notified in writing. Scholarship payment will be made in one installment upon receipt of official notification of enrollment/registration for classes. Team DC reserves the right to make payment directly to the college or university on behalf of the recipient.

Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the annual Champions Reception and Dinner, held as a part of the Awards Ceremony.

RECIPIENT'S OBLIGATION

Acceptance of the award constitutes permission for Team DC to use the recipient's name in recognition as a recipient of the scholarship in the organization's publications and announcements. (Note: Team DC is aware of potential issues around self-disclosure and respects the privacy of all applicants when necessary.)

Furthermore, recipient agrees to provide official documentation indicating full-time enrollment at the college or university of his or her choice before payment will be made. Failure to supply documentation as a registered, degree seeking student will result in revocation of the full amount of the award.

CONTACT US

Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to us via e-mail at scholarship@teamdc.org.

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Applications for the 2018 Team DC Scholarships are now closed. Questions should be directed to scholarship@teamdc.org. The Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarship is awarded to a self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) student-athlete who has made a contribution to the sport(s) he or she is a part of and, as a result of his or her contributions and involvement, has enhanced the perception of the LGBT community.

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My best friend was pregnant with her 3rd child while her husband was in Iraq. It was Christmas time, & I got a gift/clothing/baby stuff collection going at work. Everyone was so generous! I had a stranger (to her) drop off the goods on her porch & run away. I smiled so hard on the inside each time she would excitedly tell me another guess as to whom she thought the mystery gift-giver was. She never found out!

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Last week I paid for the car behind me in the Dunkin Donuts line and later in the week, I gave two Starbucks gift cards to the cashier at Starbucks and told her to have them pay for the next few people who come through.  :)  I love doing things like that from time to time!

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Tonight my co-workers and I are going to the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore to cook dinner for the families there!  Feels so good to give them a hot meal when they're battling an illness or injury