In starting HCL, there were a lot of naysayers and people who simply did not understand or respect what my ultimate goal was. But through this grant, I found confidence, I regained my perseverance and I was given the ability to raise awareness outside of my comfort zone. When I started this charity my main goal was to give a child hope and the self-esteem they deserve. It turns out that the pollination project has done just that for me.
