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Correspondence: Alberto Salcedo, Student SUNY Albany

I received the wonderful note below following my presentation and Q & A with U Albany students. Excellent example of Respect Alberto!

“Good Evening Rich Johns,
Your presentation at the University at Albany was great! It was emotional, but at the same time gave me a sense of hope, that everything in our world will be okay. I have a story, not quite like Kim DeCesare, from Duke University, but I have always wanted to do good to others.

This winter I saw a lady going around with her daughter on her back collecting bottles and cans. It made me feel so sad inside. It just so happened that I had also had been collecting cans, this year, just to recycle. I decided to give them to her. The joy in her face made me feel like an entirely different person.
Ever since then, I have seen her a few times and she says always says hello. Next time, I will try to follow Kim’s example and say hello and possible invite her in and find out her story.

Your presentation was very inspiring!”

Alberto Salcedo
Student
National Society of Leadership and Success
SUNY Albany