Makayla Nettles

GBDF Adopted Senior (2020)

Words can’t describe how grateful I was when I learned I was being adopted as a senior by GBDF. Throughout my first year in college, they helped so much with the gifts and the messages and phone calls I received throughout my first year. COVID-19 really changed a lot for me as I was sent home after being on campus at East Carolina University, but it taught me a lot as well.

I realized I wanted something different for my remaining college years, so I transferred to North Carolina A&T University! I’m going to be the best I can be. I’m excited for the new friends and going to make it the true college experience at my dream school. Just know I’m forever grateful for everything! 

Betty Macon

Health Educator, Halifax County Public Health System

Many thanks to GBDF for having the vision to assemble the COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Project! I am so appreciative to have been included as part of the Halifax County Public Health System. Collaborating with the team to share the important message of facts over fear regarding COVID-19 vaccines was truly rewarding. This project afforded the space to share the truth and debunk circulating myths and educated individuals for the purpose of allowing them the opportunity to make informed decisions surrounding the vaccines. Very important and necessary work! My most memorable and gratifying experience with the project was having the privilege of partaking in the canvassing of communities where some of our most vulnerable citizens reside to share the facts. To the entire team of trailblazers and go-getters, you all are true inspirations! I so appreciate being a part of this journey! Again, thank you GBDF for the opportunity!