Scentos was kind enough to sponser my class and gift us a special 256 classroom pack of scented markers!!!!
Many of my students have never heard of Scentos before or have never colored with scented markers before either! I was asked by several students "why did they send us so much?" Or "why did they do this?" My response was "I think they "Throw Kindness around like Confetti!" Thus, the "Paying it Forward" with Scentos project was born!!
Because Scentos was so kind to us, we decided to pay this kindness forward by reaching out to a little boy, named Owen Mahan, who is in need of support.
Owen is a little boy from Indiana who, tragically, burned over 98% of his body in an accident when he was just 2 years old. Owen has hardships many grown adults have not or will not ever face in their lifetime. One such hardship was the amputation of two feet and one leg due to the severity of his condition. The Indy Star & WGN News Chicago both have articles about his story that you can read & watch more about.
Owen is just like any other typical boy who loves the outdoors, playing with friends, playing baseball, and he loves how fast race cars go! Owen is unique in the fact that he has to undergo many major surgeries that are really painful throughout the year. During this difficult time, Owen loves to receive cards & letters. For our 'Pay it Forward' project, the entire 7th & 8th Grade used Scentos Markers to design cards that were sent to Owen to lift his spirits on his upcoming 49th surgery.
Here are just some of the many, heartfelt notes and pictures drawn by my students. They really enjoyed giving back! I truly believe that due to Scentos being so kind to us...this has really motivated my students to pay it forward with kindness!
Start a movement with Scentos by "Paying it Forward"! If you would like to send cards to Owen... (it is listed in the Indy article above with more information about Owen)
Please send Get Well Wishes to...
Owen Mahan
302 E. Brixton Woods Drive
Pittsboro, IN 46167
Thanks Scentos for showing kindness to my classroom! I cannot thank you enough for all of your generosity and support. You were able to provide resources to us and at the same time provide an opportunity for my students to give back!
As I tell my students often... Kindness Breeds Kindness!! ;) It only takes a small spark to create a flame! I hope Owen's story will motivate you to reach out to others who need support as well.
Until Next Time,
Kathleen Ritchie
Please send Get Well Wishes to...
Owen Mahan
302 E. Brixton Woods Drive
Pittsboro, IN 46167
Thanks Scentos for showing kindness to my classroom! I cannot thank you enough for all of your generosity and support. You were able to provide resources to us and at the same time provide an opportunity for my students to give back!
As I tell my students often... Kindness Breeds Kindness!! ;) It only takes a small spark to create a flame! I hope Owen's story will motivate you to reach out to others who need support as well.
Until Next Time,
Kathleen Ritchie
Follow Owen's Journey on Facebook at "IfOwenCanWeCan"!