Derek is a young man who has undergone seven surgeries in high school and lives with daily pain, and is now losing his sight. To pay for college, he played football again despite the physical toll, further injuring himself. The document asks for donations to the Derek Tolman Charity Fund at American First Credit Union to help Derek, explaining that giving to others, even strangers, is a measure of our humanity and finds us joy in life.

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2. 23 Twenty Three, married The father of one daughter.

3. Dedicated to serving others.

4. After seven surgeries in high school,

5. this young man lives in daily pain,

6. and is now losing his sight.

7. Yet, to pay for his college,

8. He played football again,

9. The price heavy.

10. Sometimes we wonder why bother,

11. Why do something for Derek.

12. Why give to a stranger

13. When Humanity itself suffers?

14. The answer is simple.

15. Giving is a measure of our Souls.

16. To love enough to share

17. Is to find joy in this life.

18. Without it, we lose our Humanity.

19. American First Credit Union: Account # 9040833, Named Derek Tolman Charity fund. Contact: Jaydie 801-645-1166 Derek 801-941-5961 John 801-651-6902 HELP