FULTON, NY – Sometimes, when the message is just right, a little inspiration can go a long way.
That was the case when local author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur Tim Conners came in to speak to a room of students at the Fulton Junior High School in May, just days before embarking on a quest to climb Mount Kilamanjaro.
He shared his message and his mission with them, and answered at least a million questions about his daily life, his preparation for the upcoming climb, and, of course, his favorite type of candy bar.
After hearing Conners’ message to stay positive and help those around you in a positive way, the students were eager to watch his adventure unfold over the next few weeks as part of their morning routine.
They followed his journey on Facebook as he met and worked with students at the Mwereni Integrated School of the Blind.
They saw videos of him as he trekked the 18,885 feet up to the highest mountain on the continent of Africa and then they shared his joy when they watched a video of Tim and his father embrace as they reached the summit.
Inspired by Conners’ message and his determination to make a difference, the students wanted to show their support.
They made the decision to raise money through a school-wide can drive, and that they would donate all of the proceeds to the MounTimPossible mission.
The “We ‘CAN’ Move Mountains Together” operation was an overwhelming success, with students and staff in the school contributing over 1,800 cans and bottles.
Their efforts, in conjunction with local business Can-A-Lot Too and the Fulton Wrestling Club, raised $135 to add to the over $20,000 Conners has already raised to support organizations such as the Golisano Children’s Hospital, that treat, care for, and provide access and opportunities to people with disabilities.
With so much success, Tim, Can-A-Lot Too, and the rest of the team has decided to keep it going.
And now they are asking the community to get involved.
From today through August 31, all members of the Fulton community and beyond can donate their cans and bottles to Can-A-Lot Too, located at 8 South 7th Street in Fulton and say they want to support MounTimPossible.
They will also have Conners’ book, It’s Impossible Until You Do It, and MounTimPossible t-shirts for sale.
All proceeds will be donated to the organizations efforts.
You may be thinking that your cans and bottles don’t matter, that it isn’t worth it to donate them or that your few nickels won’t be missed.
BUT STOP! WAIT! IT DOES MATTER!
As Tim has said over and over again, “Even though it doesn’t seem like much, when we all contribute, we can make a huge difference!”
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