Mirabella's Impact On Life

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Elie Wiesel, a man of many words, once said “Let us not forget, after all, that there is always a moment when the moral choice is made. Often because of one one story or one book or one person, we are able to make a different choice, a choice for humanity, for life.” Simple people which one passes carelessly everyday can change another's perspective on the way they view life forever. I have looked up to a lot of different people throughout my years, all being of great wealth and fame, but what I didn’t notice until recently was the one who had the greatest impact on my life was much closer to me than expected. Mirabella, my 10 year old sister was born with an extra chromosome and a hole in her heart so life wasn’t very easy for her straight from the start, but she prevailed. …show more content…
My perspective on life has changed and opened my eyes to the differences in the world which ultimately helped my understand that not everyone's needs are the same. Mirabella inspires my moral choices and allured me to make philanthropic efforts which manifest itself towards a group called National Charity League. This group helps kids of my age become more aware of the different economic situations that many people of this world are facing and taught me that everything, no matter how big or small, can help them in their

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