Not having a car to get to work might seem like a disadvantage to most of us.  But Robert has a wonderful way of taking what some might think of as a disadvantage and using it to his advantage.  “Dealing with my disability causes me to stay busy.  So how much of a disability is it?” he says with a sheepish grin. 

Legally blind, Robert can’t drive.  He doesn’t like to take the bus because he’s missed his stop before and doesn’t want to be late.  So he walks to work.  Every day.  Five miles.  Even more amazing is he’s been working at Goodwill for more than two years and he’s never missed a day of work.  He’s never been late, either.  That kind of enthusiasm and determination is infectious.  Ask his family.  They’re the ones who all wear the “I change lives” Goodwill T-shirts when they’re out together.

 
   
 
   
You give more than you know when you give to Goodwill.  So we hope you don’t mind if we ask you to give one thing more.  Please take the time to give a word of encouragement to Robert.  It means a lot to him and to us knowing there are others who share the spirit of Goodwill.  Email your encouragement, inquiries, suggestions or comments to:
kerif@goodwillmidten.org