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[0:00]is the foundation of a kind, compassionate human being. These are the programs we teach. We teach what textbooks can't. Our mission and our vision is trying to be kind. Our vision is every child holds a healthy sense of self, is able to feel love and give love freely and truly believes they can accomplish great things. Isn't that what we want for our children? So that's what our programs do. That's what David the Beast does. It's all about human connection, right? And when kids feel love, the power of love, everything their life changes. They feel connected. They have a voice. They feel safe. They belong. They feel resilient. They feel confident. They have value. And when they feel all this stuff, it can change the trajectory of a child's life. We know this is a fact. The number one protector of lifelong mental health is human connection. That's why you're here. You're here for somebody, me, the person next to you, the kids. So we teach kids in the classroom how to love themselves first, other people in the world around them. It's fascinating. We've been doing this for decades. And when a child feels all this, they do better in school academically. They have healthier relationships. They feel better about themselves. And when that happens, they're better sons and daughters. Right? They're better parents. They're better civic leaders. You guys are. This is what we're trying to develop. And doesn't every family and community and country want kind decent human beings that are motivated and thrive to be the best they can be? Teachers are busy. Parents are trying to keep up with the Joneses. Who's teaching this? We are. And so we have a couple things going on. We would love you to continue being part of what we are. We appreciate you so much. You are the lifeline to who we are and what we do. It can't thrive without you, but we're not about kids driving. We're about them rising. Belonging and becoming. So to love in action to 25 years and to 25 years more with the young ones who are going to take over.