VIP Mentoring Success Story #1

Mentor: David H

Mentee: Edward H - link to Edward's testimonial

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter to discuss my experience with VIP Mentoring and my relationship as a Mentor to Edward H.

First, allow me to thank VIP for such a great opportunity to serve as a mentor in the program.  I believe, sincerely, that shared lessons of life are beneficial to the success of our succeeding generations.  The VIP Mentoring Program makes provisions for the sharing of real life experience and real people to share the concerns of real life with.  Additionally, the evaluation of and questions and answers that pertain to those real life situations.  I am most appreciative to VIP for providing for me a vehicle where by I may share some of my life’s experiences with young people.

I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to mentor a young man named Edward H.  Edward and I interact through personal visits, time at various events and telephone conversations.  This sharing is done in hopes of encouraging Edward to mature into a responsible adult.  Well, I must say, Edward is well on his way.  Edward is a very grounded young man.  He’s very intelligent, peaceable, courteous, kind hearted and considerate of others.  Edward, already at age twelve, understands the importance of integrity.  My experiences through VIP and with Edward has helped me in that, I am now more encouraged to encourage young people and to embrace leadership.  As I bring into perspective how this young man views me, I can’t help but think of a game I played when I was a child: “Follow the Leader.”  So, if I am the leader, it is so very very important that as I live life, I do it to the best of my ability.  Not slothful, not grudgeful, not overbearing, but sincere and integral.  That my seem like a huge responsibility, but Edward is just one person of whom I know is watching me.  What about the people of whom I do not know are watching me?  I hope with all that is within me, that what Edward sees and learns of me will benefit him far beyond my imagination.

It is for this reason, I believe it so very important for programs as VIP to continue to provide the necessary bridges between Mentor and Mentee.  I believe VIP to be the catalyst of so many fruitful relationships.  Edward and I are just one example of success.

Sincerely,

David H
Detroit, MI

Picture: Not actual picture of David and Edward