If you’ve never had the opportunity to host a high school exchange student, this might be the perfect time for you to do so.
I hosted Felipe from Brazil several years ago and loved it! It’s a great way to create friendships that will last a lifetime and to give back to a young person who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the great USofA! Please read on and give my friend Jeff LeBand www.nwse.com/families.htm a call if you’re interested or if you know someone who might be. Exchange students can be hosted anywhere in the country. Thanks, James Please help us find host families for our high school exchange students. If you have connections that could lead to potential host families, please email me at [email protected]. For hosting info, visit our website at www.nwse.com/families.htm – Thanks for your help and referrals! NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE) will pay you $200 for each family you refer who hosts or donate the $200 to a community or school program if you choose. Families can host for 4 weeks up to 10 months. Our placement deadline is August 31. Thanks, Merci, Danke, Efchalisto, Gracias, Arigato!
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
[email protected]
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at [email protected] and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
