With snapple bottle cap facts in his pocket and an Elmo backpack to proudly show, Scott Backovich received a standing ovation for his motivational speech during the evening of the third day of CADA Leadership camps. Backovich began by sharing entertaining stories from having a brother who sleepwalked to naming his future son Simba. However, despite his humorous demeanor, he had a purpose: to inspire the future- meaning to encourage the CADA campers to truly bring positivity to their campuses once they returned to their schools. When his relationship with his brother deteriorated, he realized he was so blinded by his own needs that he had little intention toward helping even a sibling. Backovich taught the CADA camp leaders to become catalysts and make a difference by reaching out to others. There is always someone looking for a friend, a helping hand. The initiative to simply extend one's warmth may spark a wildfire of kindness around campuses across the state. Afterall, as Backovich shared, "Giving people what you have, gives them hope."
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