Metta Students Foundation has Awarded $2,000 to Two Hope High School Teens

Metta Students Foundation has Awarded $2,000 to Two Hope High School Teens

Hope High School Students Blanca Colata and Justin Crespo competed in a two-day triathalon hosted by JROTC and gave their trophies away to special needs students who had also competed. On December 5 the duo was awarded $1,000 each by the Metta Students Foundation, for their display of love and kindness.

“At first I wasn't thinking of give away the trophy,” says Crespo. "It was when a freshman special needs student took the challenge. Seeing him participate in every event, getting up and smiling when he completed the challenges made me smile. He was very proud of himself which he should have been because he had a great score. At that moment I said to my self he deserves this trophy. I then personally hand delivered it to him.” 

The high-school sweethearts, also known as “Blustin” were nominated by their English teacher Amanda K. Vetelino of Hope High School - catching the attention of the Metta Students Foundation. 

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“Metta means love and kindness," says Norm Kelly, Founder of the Metta Students Foundation. “We are proud to be able to give recognition to all of those bright lights who give back, not because they have to, but because they are truly good hearted and want to make a positive difference.”

Norm Kelly, founder of Software Quality Associates in Providence, created the Metta Students Foundation in October of 2012 after learning of one teen’s kind act of kindness towards another teen. Each month, during the school year, the non-profit foundation awards one thousand dollars to a student who shares “metta”.

For more information please contact Laura Clarizio at 617-852-7784 or [email protected].