New Years Eve Party

On New Years Eve, I was asked to volunteer with the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation for the annual New Years party. My dad and I went to the doctor’s mansion to help with the guest list for the party. Because there were over 130 guests on the list, my dad and I, as well as three other volunteers had to stand outside of the doctor’s mansion (who was throwing on the party) and check the guests of the list. A few times we had people come up who weren’t on the list, and I was faced with a difficult decision. I couldn’t just chase them away, and they were so nicely dressed I had to let them in. But I would take their name and number down, especially if they hadn’t paid yet or told us that they had already paid. The ticket prices were about 125-150 per person, and all of the money was given 100% to the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation. I think it was such a nice contribution-having these wealthy doctors spend their own money to put on a very distinguished party in their mansion, with a DJ, dance floor, bartender and caterer as well as giving all the proceeds to a nonprofit organization. It is really a great feeling to know that you are helping a bigger cause than yourself. I can see myself, when I become a doctor, helping do the same thing. I would love to help give part of my own money and earnings to charities and nonprofit organizations-to help give back to the community. Because they helped me get where I am, and it’s my turn to help give back.