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David O'Brien believed that he could make a difference in the fight against world hunger. In his 29 years of life he did. After David suddenly  passed away in India, in September of 1998, a number of his friends, relatives and people whose lives he touched chose to keep his memory and his beliefs alive by creating David's Dinner.
NOT 'ME', BUT 'WE FIRST'
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I admit it. I'm one of them. One of those politically skeptical, strongly individualistic members of the twentysomething generation who voted for Bill Clinton.
My generation, ironically called "generation X" because of others' inability to define us - ended up supporting Clinton more than any other age group.
I believe much of this support is due to the president's national service plan, a source of hope for youths who want improved, more affordable education and stronger, more stable communities.
I know that these feelings are shared by many my age. Two years ago, I joined 20 of my peers who wanted to make a positive difference and worked as a counselor at a camp for children from homeless shelters. Last year, I was a full-time, paid staff member at Dartmouth College, coordinating volunteer programs involving a fifth of the student body. During the past six months, I have embarked on a bicycle tour of colleges and universities, drawing attention to the power of youth service.
In the 3,000 miles traveled and 45 schools visited so far, I have met with hundreds of students who are getting involved. They are diverse in their ethnic heritage, their |
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