SPEECH - Rob Machado at Children Mending Hearts 6th Annual Fundraiser "Empathy Rocks: A Spring Into Summer Bash"

The speaker expresses honor in attending the event and discusses the motivation behind starting their foundation, which began with addressing simple issues like recycling and drinking fountains at their elementary school. The foundation has since grown, spreading its causes globally. The speaker emphasizes their commitment to doing the best they can and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the event.

What was the speaker's initial motivation for starting their foundation?

• To gain recognition

• To address environmental issues

• To support a family business

• To follow a trend

What surprising discovery did the speaker make at their elementary school?

• No sports facilities

• Lack of a library

• Absence of recycling

• No computer labs

What simple facility was missing at the speaker's school besides recycling?

• Cafeteria

• Science lab

• Playground

• Drinking fountains

How has the speaker's foundation evolved over time?

• It has remained local

• It has become a private entity

• It has expanded globally

• It has focused on technology

What is the speaker's future goal for their foundation?

• To become a leading tech company

• To merge with another foundation

• To focus solely on local issues

• To continue doing their best