GIVING

Thank you for teaching us about how to keep our body healthy and what to eat that is good for you. I know my decisions can make a difference for the environment and my health now.

-2023 SEED Program student, Sawgrass Elementary

Love doing Heal The Planet Day. It's a rewarding day; we get to witness the community's shift in consciousness and being a part of it is an honor.

-Jorge, Plant Philosophy

I learned that you do not have to be an older age to start helping the world. I want to learn more ways to help the world.

-2022 SEED Program student, Lyons Creek Middle

" The students at Nova Eisenhower Elementary in Davie are lucky with the experience brought by, Heal the Planet, SEED Project. They wait attentively and look forward to the weekly lesson that most are not normally exposed to. This project brings students and teachers together to learn about nutrition, fitness and the importance of each. Students are taught how they can make/have an impact on our world and understand the sustainable resources available to all of us. The hands-on food preparation, lessons and fitness activities are engaging. The room is filled with energy, curiosity and the faces of bright minds ready to absorb the weekly message.”

-T. Luck, M.S.

Thank you for teaching my students about healthy food choices. They said they will miss the program and they really liked trying new foods. "It was fun". I think they learned a lot about making better snack choices and can now identify what is a better choice even if they don't choose to put down the Takis. Some of them were really interested in the recipes so they could try them at home. I wish all my students could have participated but that would have been better if it was in my classroom.

Thank you,

Jennifer Young

Comprehensive Science (GEARS) & Earth/Space Science Teacher

Civil Air Patrol Senior Member

First Lego League Robotics

Crystal Lake Middle School

I LOVE Young SEEDs! I have three home-schooled children ages 4, 6, and 8. We heard about Young SEEDs from a Facebook group and have been coming ever since. It's been almost a year and I can say it's been such a blessing to have this program as part of our learning experience. All the women facilitating have such a beautiful light about them. They are really passionate about teaching children to live an intentional, healthy, and holistic life. I know a program like this could be expensive and out of our league if they charged. I am so glad this is a donation-based program that my children can benefit from. What Ms. Noelia and her Heal the Planet team are teaching really gives me so much hope for the future of the world my children will grow up in.

All my thanks,

-Kellisha Owens

What does healing the planet mean to you? Being conscious about my footprint and understanding that healing our planet also implicates looking at our society. Empowering each other and helping our most vulnerable.

-Luz, City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Dept

" We wanted to extend our gratitude for allowing us to be a part of such an awesome event! We truly look forward to being a part of next year’s Heal the Planet Day. Peace and light! "

-Tia

The old proverb that says, "It takes a village to raise a child.” There are few times in life you meet people who can impact your children's lives. Coach Ayenza is one of them. Kameron-Avery has fallen in love with throwing the discus.  She was there, right at that moment when he threw down that shot put and said "I give up!" With a gentle spirit, she called him and introduced him to the discus and he has been spinning ever since! He won the Bethany Championship 2 years in a row! He is one of the youngest-ranked discus throwers!

She has not only invested in my son but also my daughter Kirsten-Paige who has also made it to the AAU championships. Ayenza’s timely words of encouragement and coaching skills are priceless and I am forever grateful.

Dr. Cheryl McGhie, APRN

“ I just wanted to thank you for letting us be part of your terrific event on Sunday. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be there and hope you will keep us in mind for future events. "

-Nicholas Mitchell

" There’s no doubt in my mind that our HANDY youth are better off because of Heal the Planet programming. As you expand capacity through the good work of Rachel and others, I will continue to be your champion.”

-Evan J. Goldman

" Just needed to share a big success here at Parkway. The SEED Program from Heal The Planet has provided such valuable lessons to Parkway’s Holistic Horticulture students. I cannot recommend them enough. They have visited for 6 days covering SEL and healthy lifestyle (decision making, sleep, eating) that involves cooking and sampling healthy recipes. We have had two days so far of activities including taking pride in yourself, problem solving, integrated science lessons, and of course making healthy smoothies and zucchini spiral “Spaghetti,” The students are highly engaged and are eating fresh food they have never eaten before."

-Carolyn Saint Angelo

" Thank you and the entire team for a wonderful Heal the Planet day. I met more amazing people and appreciate all the hard work you all put into the event to make it happen. "

-Suzie Q.