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Brooklynn, 17

Interview with Brooklynn Alexander:

Fuzionz: When did you first become involved with BALLEN?

Brooklynn: I became involved with BALLEN when my dad told me about an amazing opportunity to voice the youth's opinions and he said all I had to do was fill out the application and I did. China chose me to represent Dallas by myself because I sent everything and did everything I was supposed to, even though I was on vacation. It showed great leadership! Plus, this has always been one of my dreams to make a difference in my generation.

Fuzionz: How has the program helped you?

Brooklynn: The program has helped me to become more aware of issues that teens deal with and that it's not just in one area but, all around the USA. I've also learned that there are other teens who care about things that go on the world and want a change and that teens, too, have opinions to share; just like myself.

Fuzionz: What are your thoughts about the program?

Brooklynn: The program is going in the right direction and we just have to take everything step by step and little by little, because I know God has a purpose and a huge plan for BALLEN. This will be national!

Fuzionz: Who has been your biggest influence(s)?

Brooklynn: My biggest influence would just be the things I see around me or personal situations or my friend's situations that I'm aware of. Influence could be from the news or just from social media. I'm not quite sure what this question is asking me though because in life the people that influences me the most are my family. Each one of them teaches me valuable lessons that I'll treasure forever.

Fuzionz: What would you like to accomplish in life?

Brooklynn: I would like to start a non-profit foundation that will help children battling cancer, mentally and financially, taking them on events and educating family on natural health and how it can help counteract the chemotherapy treatment. My main goal, which can be achieved in many ways, is to make a difference in my generation or in the world somehow.

Help to reach our youth to reach each other, in a positive way, by getting them involved in this much needed program,

every 3rd Saturday of each month at 5pm EST / 4pm CST 712-432-3066 code 578147 for the live call.

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