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Mattie's Champions
Giving through our Champion Donor Categories supports the Foundation in developing and disseminating educational and recreational programs and outreach activities for children and adults. We encourage peacemaking and the hope it brings for our world. Whether you sponsor a gift brick, purchase a crystal pen holder or miniature statue of Mattie and his service dog Micah, or simply make a financial gift, we greatly appreciate your support.
All individuals and organizations that give to the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation will be recognized on our website in the Champion Donor Category that corresponds with the giving level. Each year, donors in the Champion levels may choose to receive a book corresponding to their giving category, with a signed special Mattie signature stamp, as an appreciation gift from the Foundation. Donors at the Ambassador levels may choose to receive a complete set of books, and either a crystal pen holder with Mattie etching (Ambassador of Peace) or a replica of the bronze statue in Mattie’s Park (Ambassador of Humanity).
ON BEING A CHAMPION
A champion is a winner,
A hero…
Someone who never gives up
Even when the going gets rough.
A champion is a member of
A winning team…
Someone who overcomes challenges
Even when it requires creative solutions.
A champion is an optimist,
A hopeful spirit…
Someone who plays the game,
Even when the game is called life…
Especially when the game is called life.
There can be a champion in each of us,
If we live as a winner,
If we live as a member of the team,
If we live with a hopeful spirit,
For life.
©Mattie J.T. Stepanek
September 13, 1999
In Journey Through Heartsongs
(Hyperion, 2002)
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