You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello

I have searched and searched for the words to write here. Most people, knowing me, would be shocked to know that I am at a loss for them. Being a part of Lesley Delivers for the past three years has been one of the best experiences of my college career. It gave me a chance to grow and learn as a leader, and it gave me a chance to teach others. But most of all, it opened my eyes. I am grateful for Jill Schreider for starting this organization and for believing in me enough to give me a leadership position. I didn’t believe in myself then, and I remember stumbling over the guidelines every time I read them before we made sandwiches. I also remember being scared to approach people to give them the sandwiches. But I had a great mentor, and she showed me that there was nothing to be scared of, in fact, these were the people I ended up learning a lot of the life lessons I have from. Lesley Delivers gave me my passion. The people who came on the runs and the people we served gave me tested me and gave me strength. There is nothing I can say to explain how much this organization means to me. Nothing.
Last night was my last sandwich run, and I want to thank everyone who made it amazing – everyone who has supported me through my LD journey. It means the world. Seeing all the faces of people who are passionate about what we do and who I love made the night that much more special. I want to thank two people in particular who went through the trouble of getting everyone together and making the night as special as it was for me.
Lesley Delivers’ new Co-Presidents: Elissa May and Ashley Wedekind.
This is my way of passing off the torch – and I can’t think of two better people. They are both incredibly strong leaders and amazingly caring people. Their passion for LD and for making it better is inspiring. I am confident that they will take it and make it the best it has ever been – and bring a new amount of awareness to campus. I am beyond proud of them and I know that, as I step down and they step up, they will flourish.
Therefore, although I am leaving, I want everyone to look forward to the future of Lesley Delivers because it is a bright one. And I can’t wait to hear about everything that is happening with it.
Thank you all for making this the most amazing experience for me. I am truly humbled and grateful.
-Lyndsey