You name it, and it was there. Fun as far as the eye could see. The event had tons of food, drinks and games. But Channen and the community stepped it up a notch. Some Tulsa firefighters of Engine 3 showed up to teach and amaze. Some showed up with four wheelers, so that the kids could ride around. One gentleman brought a horse, and another a bounce house. In between, all the children were able to enjoy snow cones before getting back to it.
To wrap up, the Give Away the church of Glad Tidings and community leaders like Francetta Mays, and Robert Mann gave speeches both in celebration of a successful drive but also special commendation of Channen for such a good deed. Francetta mentioned how it is the job of society to bring up not just its youth but all who live there. Francetta believes that the bravery and sacrifice that Channen displayed in putting together the Backpack Give Away is exactly what every community needs. She felt that the growth of Channen’s home town is limited without him. Robert was aware that Channen had sacrificed all his prison job earnings in order to make that school year a good one. Robert mentioned that it is men like Channen, men who truly care, that make the world a better place. Channen mentioned how happy he was for all the love and support given towards this event. Only, he wished he was there to do more. Channen Smith plans on doing all he can to touch his community and help it to grow. He knows that until his freedom his community will be ok.
