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Palmer Pressly : : APIVEO Player of the Month : : December 2014

January 21, 2015 By Brad Jubin

Congratulations Palmer and thank you for Always Playing IV Each Other!

Watch Palmer’s inspiring story of leadership that aired on CBS Atlanta.

Excerpt from the APIVEO Player of the Month sponsored by Zaxby’s award ceremony;

Palmer is a gifted athlete and I know he has a lot of awards and trophies at home to prove it…I’ve seen the pictures. But that’s not why he’s standing up here today. At the ripe old age of 10, Palmer is a true leader. Palmer cares for people. He regularly volunteers at the Sandy Springs Mission, he has run food drives for the Food Bank and his All Star Baseball team raised money for kids in need. These are the things that leaders do. However, I have to be honest and say that there is something else that Palmer does that really hit home for me. Palmer is the kid on the playground that makes sure everyone is involved; that everyone feels included and valuable. You see, I get to stand here today because I had a Palmer in my life. Up until I was 13 years old I was the outcast. I didn’t fit in anywhere and I certainly didn’t play sports or games with anyone. My Palmer’s name was Mark Mills. Mark reached out to me; he told me, and he showed me that I did fit in and that I could be involved. Mark had the single greatest impact on my life. He was just 13 years old but he put me on a trajectory that lands me right here. After nearly 40 years I can honestly say that without my Palmer…I would not be standing here today. Palmer, keep doing what you are doing…you are changing lives. You are a great leader! -Brad Jubin, APIVEO

Palmer selected the Sandy Springs Mission as the recipient of the $1,000 donation provided by Zaxby’s.

Thank you Brian Jordan, Zaxby’s, Joe Hunt , CJ & Kelli Stewart, Diamond Directors, CBS Atlanta, Larry Smith, and D-Bats for your enthusiasm and support. You have made a young man feel appreciated and loved. That’s what is means to Always Play IV Each Other!

Filed Under: APIVEO, APIVEO Player of the Month, Inspiration, Leadership, Volunteering, Youth development Tagged With: always play 4 each other, Always Play for Each Other, APIVEO Player of the Month, Help Kids, Leadership, Servant Leadership

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