If you ask Colin White what he’ll remember most about his three years on our youth team, he probably won’t start talking about the events he helped plan, the interviews he helped with, or the countless hours spent preparing for each annual all-nighter. Instead, he’ll talk about a feeling. A feeling that doesn’t quite have a name.

When Izabela Rutkowski joined the WMCD Youth Team, she wasn't looking for leadership experience, volunteer hours, or even a particular cause to champion. She joined for a much simpler reason.

As Mirabella begins her next chapter, she carries with her the lessons, experiences, and confidence she developed through WMCD. She carries with her the proof that one person can make a difference – and that a group of young people can make an extraordinary impact.

Lani began as an energetic freshman but has learned that giving back is more than just a fun night out with friends.

For Aaron, this experience was never just about raising the most amount of money or being in the spotlight – it was about choosing to spend his time caring about strangers he’ll never meet.