On
November 26 all seventh graders were in attendance to hear a good friend of West
Middle School give a speech.
Mr.
Khodr Farhat, a motivational speaker, addressed our students on facing and
overcoming the challenges of being blind.
Mr.
Farhat stressed upon the students the importance of working hard toward
receiving a good education. He said with a good education many doors of
opportunity will open to you. Mr. Farhat told the students that these are the
words that he lives by.
Coming
to this country from Lebanon at 13 years old, Mr. Farhat had to learn English
and become accustom to the American culture and ways. In May, 2018, Mr. Farhat
graduated with honors from the University of Michigan. His passion is changing
public policy in order to improve the lives of those less fortunate.
He
has worked tirelessly with the Make-A-Wish Foundation planning events and
fundraising. Through this wonderful charity he now calls many celebrities and
captains of industry his personal friends.
Mr.
Farhat continues to push the limits of what people perceive a blind person can
accomplish. He has skydived, hosted a radio program, ran marathons, modeled and
has been in informational videos. Currently he is a liaison for the Dearborn
schools.
Our
students were inspired by Mr. Farhat's journey. His passion and compassion for
others hopefully instills in all of us to be better and do better. Because of
Mr. Farhat's visit our seventh graders have an excellent role model.
When
they feel like life is becoming too complicated, they know that they can
survive and thrive, just as Mr. Khodr Farhat has done.
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