Nationwide — Vanessa and Robert Williams, an African American couple from Camilla, Georgia, made a dream come true for greater than 30 underprivileged kids by taking them on a seaside journey to Florida. With assist from donations and volunteers, they gave the children an opportunity to take pleasure in a trip many had by no means skilled.
In Could, the Williams got down to take kids from their group on a day away from dwelling. Vanessa, who works as an educator, mentioned she typically noticed what number of children had by no means left Camilla, not to mention been on trip. She and her husband wished to alter that.
To make it potential, the couple teamed up with volunteers and donors. Collectively, they gathered sufficient funds and assets to cowl meals, actions, and transportation for the group.
In response to WLBT, the group spent the day at Panama Metropolis Seashore, the place the youngsters swam and performed within the water. After the seaside, they continued their enjoyable at Dave and Busters, the place video games and laughter crammed the night.
“The youngsters had an incredible time. They wished to remain within the water the entire time,” Vanessa mentioned. “The youngsters performed their little hearts out.”
Robert and Vanessa mentioned the expertise of watching the youngsters take pleasure in themselves was unforgettable. They felt grateful for the outpouring of group assist that made the journey potential.
The couple hopes to proceed giving again to the Camilla group and create extra alternatives for kids to take pleasure in new experiences sooner or later.
