May 11 – As the Coronavirus continues to impact our lives, we’ve heard many stories about everyday people doing their part for the betterment of the community. A Brazos County 4-H member is among the selfless.
At just eleven-year-old, Virginia Williams is in her 5th year as an active 4-H member in Brazos County. She started as a clover kid at the age of six and has been active ever since. Virginia and her mom Lynn who is a 4-H Volunteer Leader, are busy with a great cause. They have made more than 100 face masks for added protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. The masks have been donated to frontline workers at Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center, senior citizen residents at the Bryan Housing Authority, and members of the church community.
When asked why she decided to do this, Virginia said: “because everyone has a part in helping others, and I want to make things better.” When asked what she wants to happen as a result of her action, “people not get sick and avoid the symptoms of the Coronavirus and to show people that they matter, also that people my age are thinking about them,” she added.
Her mom Lynn stated, “Everyone has a part in this, and I believe that working together is a vital part of flattening the curve. If it is something as simple as staying at home or making masks for health care workers or our most vulnerable citizens, we are all in this together, and acts of kindness go a long way. So why not pitch in and be helpful.”
Virginia’s caring acts and thoughtfulness of her community truly exemplifies the 4-H motto of “making the best better.” She participates in 4-H fashion design, cooking competitions, and share the fun challenges. Recently, Virginia was invited to the Junior Olympics for gymnastics. However, the event has been postponed due to the Coronavirus.
By: Hendrix Broussard
4-H Extension Agent
hjbroussard@pvamu.edu