Pinckney Nonprofits and Charities

I have saver back a Neck problem some times I can't walk and the help getting upand getting around any were and I don't get along with people sometimes the pain can make me depressed I used to be the best get along with everyone but now I not and I miss it

I am the definition of the American Dream. I overcame multiple challenges, while maintaining a 4.0+ GPA in high school and being accepted into North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (40,000 applicants, but only 3000 freshmen students were accepted for Fall 23 entry). Why am I the American Dream? I was born with a congenital birth condition called Hemifacial Microtia. It only occurs in about 1 in 5,000 to 7,000 births per year which is 0.02% to 0.014%. It is a non-hereditary condition that is not testable or identifiable until after birth. There are three main components to the condition: (1) asymmetrical facial and head features; (2) missing or smaller than usual external ears and (3) hearing loss in the ears affected. In my case my facial asymmetry is not immediately noticeable however, my right external ear was just a small bottom lobe and my left external ear was smaller than usual and bent at the top. To date, I have had a total of (11) surgeries that include reconstructive surgeries on both ears. These surgeries included removal of rib cartilage to reconstruct my ears and skin grafts removed from my rear. I also have severe hearing loss in both ears making me “hard of hearing” and requiring hearing aids, which I've worn since birth. <br> <br>In spite of my situation, I maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, while taking multiple rigorous courses (AP, dual enrollment, and gifted classes). My parents never prevented me from trying new things and maintaining high expectations of me. I excelled in school, receiving straight A’s during elementary school and high school (including dual enrollment college classes). I was ranked #60 of 738 graduating senior students. In addition, I recently earned a 3.92 GPA ( 4 A’s and 2 A-’s) during my first semester at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. <br> <br>I am majoring in Nursing at North Carolina A&T. With my nursing degree, I plan to pursue a career as a Pediatric Surgical Nurse. I’ve always known I wanted to use my surgical experiences and my love for math/science in a career that would help others. I found the surgical nurse to be the most assuring and comforting person at the hospitals. During each of my surgeries, the surgical nurse was always the last person I remember seeing after being sedated, and the first person I saw when I woke up. This gave me a feeling of security during my surgeries. Through those interactions with those nurses, I decided that I wanted to be able to do the same thing for other children in similar situations. As a pediatric surgical nurse I hope to provide comfort and support to children and families also dealing with differences. My goal is to work at the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, where I had the majority of my surgeries. <br> <br>I want everyone at the Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation to know that I truly appreciate the financial support that the LTZ scholarship provides. The scholarship allows me to focus on my schoolwork rather than the stress of trying to find money to pay for college. I THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! <br> <br>-Morgan Pickeral <br>

The WCHL....my god, this organization really has impacted my life a lot, truly. This is my second season playing, and I have to say, i wouldn't stop for anything. I really don't know what to say. they're very good at placing you on a team and getting you in right away (not in the middle of a season, mind you). there are many ways to adapt your handicapped child (or adult) to using their stick, and very flexable rules for doing that. Back to the main point....this place has been life changing for me, giving me the ability to play sports and to interact socially with many people, contrary to many handicapped children's social, but limited, lifestyle.

Need to be more truthful to their members. Played for this club last year and will not be returning. Promise lots but deliver little. Very unorganized.

Pinckney Pro Life is an amazing organization. It allows young people to get together and work to save lives. I have met so many other wonderful youth through PPL. I especially love how PPL works so hard to allow young people to travel to the March for Life in D.C. Also, PPL does an awesome job on educating the youth about the truth of abortion and really shows young people that they can make a difference in the world. Go Pinckney Pro Life!