There are definitely movers and shakers in our city. They move and they shake. And most importantly, they get stuff moving and they get stuff done. That’s pretty self explanatory on reflection.
They get the credit too. And the acknowledgement and the exposure…oh, and a lot of the attention.
But sometimes, it’s the quiet achievers, the unsuspected people that can provide the biggest punch in a project.
I was talking with an exceptional woman from Canberra. Her name is Cherry and she’s dealing with the recent news that her dearly loved father is terminally ill with cancer. Her response; get fundraising to cover the costs of treatment and get fundraising fast.
So, she did. She single-handedly decided to organise a trivia night just days after hearing the news. I asked her a very simple question:
“What is the one thing this whole [experience] has taught you?”
Her response was short and sweet:
“I have learnt that the strongest support often comes from those you don’t expect.”
That got me thinking about the quiet contributors that stand in the background at raize the roof, and seem to appear when their subtle touch is required most.
This has happened at raize the roof. Another extraordinary woman contacted me in light of the 30 days: 30 ways to change project and kindly offered her creative abilities. She offered to create a way to share our story and support our cause. All going to plan, you’ll get to see the work of art this week. You might even get to see her name on it.
This generosity touched my little old heart. I may have shed a tear.
We really do live in an extraordinary world, where sometimes the most unsuspected people, do the unexpected, without credit or fame. And they do something that leaves you completely breathless and moved in a way that is remembered for a life time.
This video reminded me of just that. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Oh, and just how exceptional is this Cherry woman I speak off? The trivia night was organised and sold out in 95 hours. 170 tickets sold in less than four days. That, in itself, is exceptional.
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