About this episode

Will Spears shares his passion for supporting the special needs community and his efforts to help students attend the Special Needs Prom.

In this episode, we sit down with Will Spears, a high school senior with a heart for serving others. Will shares his personal story and explains why he is so passionate about supporting the special needs community. He talks about his efforts to raise funds and help students from Livingston Academy’s Special Education Department attend the Special Needs Prom hosted by Rising Above Ministries. Through his leadership, compassion, and dedication, Will is making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us as we hear about the experiences that have inspired him and the difference one young person can make in a community.

People in this episode

Host: Becky Davidson

Guest: Will Spears

Topics covered

• inclusion
• special needs
• community service
• youth leadership
• prom
• fundraising

Keywords

• special needs
• inclusion
• prom
• fundraising
• community impact
• youth leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rising Above Ministries, Livingston Academy

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