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During the 17th and 18th centuries, many American colonies formed volunteer fire brigades. When a fire broke out, members of the community would form bucket brigades, using leather buckets to pass water from nearby sources to extinguish fires.

Hope Bevilhymer was born with bilateral clubfeet. By age 25, she had undergone 30 surgeries, though none were successful. Each time she would start school she would have to drop out for another surgery. She was taking 100 Tylenol a week and was worried about organ damage as well.

This Story of Service comes from Alli Sharp, CEO & Board President of We Heart All. We Heart All is a Washington state-based nonprofit that partners with communities, groups, and organizations to create healthy, stable, and safe environments for vulnerable children and families around the world.

On June 20-23, student leaders from across the country gathered at Howard University in Washington, DC to celebrate, connect, and motivate their peers through leadership workshops and inspiring speakers.

"I would like to shine a spotlight on my coworker, friend, and personal hero, Dr. Patricia Serdy. Dr. Serdy is the Carlynton School District school psychologist.