Wednesday, December 4, 2024

10 Things About Mark Wills & Promises2Kids

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“When the why is BIG the how is EASY” – Jim Rohn

Promises2Kids is dedicated to their mission of creating a brighter future for foster children. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support and opportunities foster children need to change their lives for the better… now and for years to come. Promises2Kids’ programs include: Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Funds, Children’s Mentoring, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center. Mark Wills serves as a Board Member for Promises2Kids.

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#1 This story has a bunch of curves, but the short version is I was born in South Korea then adopted at 2 years of age, bounced around to different foster families, then ended up in Northern California where I lived from 7 years old through High School.

 

#2 To decompress, I have been playing golf and doing a lot of self-care recently like acupuncture and meditation.

 

#3 Favorite movie: Hoosiers (old school basketball movie).

 

#4 “How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a book everyone should read!

 

#5 Bucket List: Playing golf at St. Andrews in Scotland.

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#6 My wife has positively impacted my life. True story.

 

#7 Traveling is our favorite thing to do – from New Zealand when our son was 9 weeks old to Havana, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Africa – we love going anywhere new! Madagascar is on the top of my son’s list of places to visit. I would like to go to Korea – I have not been back there since I was adopted from the orphanage at 2 years old.

 

#8 The foster community helped raise me. It created resilience in me, and I feel compelled and necessary to help foster kids understand that being a foster kid is part of who they are, not WHO they are.

 

#9 I choose to support Promises2Kids because they are the most predominant foster nonprofit in San Diego, and they have the most direct impact on foster youth at the ground level.

 

#10 ‘Tis the season to brighten the lives of foster children! This holiday season, Promises2Kids will hold our annual Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive, presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool.

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Promises2Kids
Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive
Presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool

For more information, to volunteer or to make a gift:

www.promises2kids.org

Lori Walton
Lori Walton
My love and appreciation for nonprofit work began in college when I was selected to represent UCLA’s undergraduate service organization. As a student, I didn’t have a lot of money to donate but I quickly learned that I could make an impact by giving my time. All you have to do to make a difference in someone’s life is care. For the last 30 years, San Diego has been my home. During this time, I have served on over 17 boards and chaired 27 fundraisers. No matter how much work I do with nonprofits, I am always amazed at the number of awesome causes and dedicated supporters out there. San Diego definitely has the best weather in the world but what makes San Diego America’s finest city are the people. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to live in a city that has so many kind and selfless souls who genuinely care about making our community a better place for everyone. As Giving Back Magazine’s Philanthropy Editor, each week, I feature a hero and the causes that are creating a positive difference in our world. Always remember that philanthropy is about more than giving money, it’s about caring enough to help others who are in pain. So, go out there and make every moment count!

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