Marcus’s Gift: A Heart, A Smile, and a Lesson in Giving Back

Meet Marcus, a thoughtful and kind fifth grader who has been part of St. Mark since kindergarten. Recently, Marcus won the AFP coloring contest with a design that speaks volumes-a heart and a smiley face. When asked about his artwork, Marcus said, “I submitted a heart to take care of our community, a smiley face so we can agree on each other. And more, so we can all agree on something beautiful.”
Winning was exciting, but what Marcus did next brought us to tears: he gave part of his prize back to St. Mark.
When asked why, Marcus simply said, “I gave back to St. Mark’s because I really love them. And it’s just amazing that they take care of me. They have fun with me. It’s fun.”
Marcus didn’t just share a prize-he shared a piece of his heart, reminding us all of the power of kindness, community, and hope.
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