The development of my character has been influenced by both positive and negative factors. My first exposure to cancer happened when I was in Kindergarten. I heard a scary story about a young boy named Christopher Cooley who had died of cancer. In his honor, his family created the Christopher Cooley Foundation. Each year, Easter baskets are made and delivered to all children undergoing cancer at the Kansas City Hospital. When I found out my school was participating in creating these baskets, I was so excited. I begged my mom to take me to Walmart to buy materials. By second grade, I was actively involved, not only by buying materials, but also by helping build the baskets. A few years later, the school stopped contributing to the Christopher
