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Justin Smith with some of his "tree ball" creations he and his family are known for on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, in Greensboro, N.C.
JERRY WOLFORD and SCOTT MUTHERSBAUGH / Perfecta Visuals
A teenage Justin Smith grinned with excitement as he launched the lighted Christmas balls his family crafted of chicken wire and colorful holiday lights high into the trees in his yard with his homemade potato gun.
Over the next nineteen years, Justin helped his family’s DIY project evolve into a community endeavor that would provide close to one million meals for the hungry.
He praises his parents for showing him how to simultaneously help others, have fun and work hard.
“I have been able to see that this way of living is commonplace.”
As a financial planner, he helps people with their money.
As a mentor for youth leaders, he guides young males as they lead their communities.
As a board member for Crescent Rotary, he lends a hand to people in need.
Justin aims to raise his three children with the same sense of community that he was raised with.
“My hope is that my family and I create this environment of being selfless and being passionate for somebody else and my kids get to combine fun and community with doing something bigger.”
JERRY WOLFORD and SCOTT MUTHERSBAUGH / Perfecta Visuals
A teenage Justin Smith grinned with excitement as he launched the lighted Christmas balls his family crafted of chicken wire and colorful holiday lights high into the trees in his yard with his homemade potato gun.
Over the next nineteen years, Justin helped his family’s DIY project evolve into a community endeavor that would provide close to one million meals for the hungry.
He praises his parents for showing him how to simultaneously help others, have fun and work hard.
“I have been able to see that this way of living is commonplace.”
As a financial planner, he helps people with their money.
As a mentor for youth leaders, he guides young males as they lead their communities.
As a board member for Crescent Rotary, he lends a hand to people in need.
Justin aims to raise his three children with the same sense of community that he was raised with.
“My hope is that my family and I create this environment of being selfless and being passionate for somebody else and my kids get to combine fun and community with doing something bigger.”
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- Running of the Balls, 012 Justin Smith - Christmas light ball