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 "Every couple weeks, I spend time with one of the residents who
suffers from mild dementia. He tells me all kinds of stories –
sometimes the same ones, but I don’t mind. He calls me his 'friend with
wheels' because I sometimes take him places, like the park. When we go
out, he tells me he feels like he’s part of society, and it makes me
feel good I can do that for him. I volunteer because I figure life is
short, and, unfortunately, many people die alone. I think each of us
has a responsibility to do something and make a difference in our own
way. Sometimes when I’m on my way to volunteer, I'm in a bad mood for
whatever reason. After spending time with the residents, my whole
demeanor changes. I know I'm doing something that directly affects
another person. I believe in Karma, and I just hope that when I'm
older, I’ll have my own 'friend with wheels.'"
Carrie Wilksen
Occupation: Associate Animation Producer
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