Greetings!
Thanksgiving week gives us the perfect time to announce a momentous milestone for Bridges To Life: the 70,000th graduate of our program!
In this photo from last week's graduation at the Buster Cole Unit in Bonham, Texas, are (left to right): Joel Lightfoot, BTL Staff; Randy Hill, Unit Chaplain; Willard Hart, BTL Volunteer; Markus M., 70,000th Graduate; Nikki Mims, BTL Volunteer; and Charles Fisher, BTL Staff.
Joel reports that when Markus spoke at the graduation ceremony, he shared that he originally signed up for reasons other than life-change and personal growth. But after Week 1 Orientation, he promised himself that he was going to dig deep and not miss a single class, and successfully received the Perfect Attendance star on his certificate.
Congratulations to Markus and all the BTL volunteers, donors, and staff members who have helped him and thousands of inmates dig deep and change their lives! We now have over 70,000 reasons to be thankful.
With best wishes to you and your family for a happy Thanksgiving holiday,
John Sage, Founder & CEO
Jim Buffington, COO
