Hunter Castello Ford 2 Changemaker’s Essay 7 January 2023 Kurt Warner on a stamp “The road to our dreams has many detours”(Kurt Warner). Kurt Warner was a football player who was a real underdog. Kurt Warner was born June 22, 1971, in Burlington, Iowa, U.S.A. Kurt grew up knowing somehow that he would become a pro football player. He knew that because of how much he loved the game and understood it.“Kurt Warner has changed the game of football forever. He has done so much for the NFL. He has built a building for kids with disabilities so they can try new things. He is a role module for kids and his community. The United States Postal Service should honor Kurt Warner on a stamp because of his accomplishments, charity work, and being a positive …show more content…
He is the hero of charities. Kurt Warner has always been engaged with the community.“We believe it can be life-changing for thousands and thousands of families,”(Arizona Sports). He is a great public model who gives hope to kids. He thinks that the treasure house is a blessing.“It was sad to see that there aren’t a lot of options, especially for the higher functioning people with disabilities”(Brenda Warner) The special needs need more of a chance of succeeding. Brenda Warner is a loving mother of her children and her disabled son. But when it comes to options for special needs she is a roadblock. But she would not have made her son an opportunity to finish high school without Kurt Warner. Kurt Warner is so popular he opened the opportunity for his son by himself. (Arizona sports Kurt and Brenda Warner open Treasure House).“Now our goal is, OK, how do we continue to impact people,”(Kurt Warner). Kurt Warner has no idea of how to help other kids. Kurt Warner is a hero in the eyes of special needs. The quote alone says that he doesn't even know what to do for the public considering he has done so much. (Arizona sports Kurt and Brenda Warner open Treasure …show more content…
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