Our story begins with a student from Florida named Seth Owens. You may have already heard some of this - the media has reported about Seth for a number of days now. Seth has been an excellent student. According to those who know him, he has been excellent at just about everything. Oh and he is also gay.
Seth's mom and dad were not too happy when they learned they had a gay son. Conversion therapy was part of their plan. Seth’s parents also told him that he had to continue attending their conservative church which outwardly attacked him and his sexual orientation or he'd need to leave home. Seth left home.
Seth had already been admitted to Georgetown University, but how was he going to pay for it now? In fact, how was he going to pay for anything? Where was he going to sleep? What was he going to eat?
Let me remind you, Seth was not a lazy person. Seth didn't commit a crime. Seth wasn't a bad student with poor grades. The only thing that changed Seth's circumstances, was his sexual orientation and his honesty about it. Now his dream of going to college just might not happen, except for an incredible teach who brought all of this to the attention of thousands.
Jane Martin had taught Seth biology and mentored him throughout his high school years. She even invited him to be the ring bearer at her recent wedding. Now Jane was doing one more incredible thing. She setup an online fundraiser for raise money for Seth's tuition. Jane donated and hundreds of other folks did too. Most of the contributions came from strangers. Money continues to come in. Thousands have given. If you would like to join them (any amount helps) go to https://www.gofundme.com/hoyaseth
It warms my heart to see so many heroes. It warms my heart that there are so many people out there who care and who are making a difference! Seth will be going to college, and I am certain we will be hearing so much more from him!
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