"I Act With Respect"
A spotlight of inviduals from schools, communities, and from around the world who have taken it upon themselves to "pay it forward" as AWRA Ambassadors. They are vital role models in our society, we humbly thank you, and respect you!
Amy Hurt
"The Act With Respect always mission has shaped me into the person I am today."My name is Amy Hurt and I am a senior at Saratoga Springs High School. I participate in National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society. I am a part of the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team and was a JV team captain. In the fall I will be attending Hartwick College to continue my lacrosse career.
How did you meet Coach Rich Johns?
I met Coach Johns for the first time when I was in 4th grade cheerleading for Pop Warner, he came to talk to all the Pop Warner teams about the “What’s your 99%”. I have always loved to hear his talks. They all have made such a huge impact. I have listened to many of Coach Johns speeches, he spoke at my middle school a couple of times, he also spoke for the Student Athlete Leadership Team last winter. No matter how many times I have heard Coach he always brings something different and each talk has brought lasting impact on me.
How did you hear about Act With Respect Always?
I heard about Act With Respect Always for the first time when I was a Cheerleader for Pop Warner. Coach Johns gave a speech about, “What’s your 99%”. Ever since Pop Warner, when I was seven years old, I have loved listening to Coach Johns on multiple occasions.
How has the Act With Respect Always mission affected you personally?
The Act With Respect always mission has shaped me into the person I am today. Knowing that if I can do my best to make someone’s day just a little bit better, than it previously was, then I feel accomplished. It is so important in today’s world to lift and support people because you never know what is going on with someone “behind the scenes”, of their life. It is so important that you oversee your own “energy bus”, and always be ready to help others.
Please share with us how you have, or will in the future “Pay it Forward”
I love paying it forward. I have previously volunteered with Wreaths Across America, helped coach young lacrosse players and, in the future, I intend to pursue a career within the medical field, so I can help save lives.
How would you describe the Act With Respect Always mission to others?
The Act With Respect Always Mission really reminds us how important it is to respect and treat other people within our community with the same respect we expect from others. The world we live in could be such a better place if we all had respect for each other.
Would you recommend Rich to speak about Respect to others?
I think that everyone should be able to listen to at least one speech, from Coach Johns about the Act With Respect Always mission. Each is so empowering and carries such good life lessons. Coach brings so many inspirational messages. He inspires you to be the best version of yourself!