Small in numbers, big at heart

The Southern University Custodian and Landscaping Services Department collectively donated 515 dollars during a two-week pledge to support Devon Gales and his family.
Last week Custodian and Landscaping Administrative Supervisor, Sandra Bowie along with the staff presented a card with a cashier’s check, and a list of staff names, to Athletic Director Roman Banks to deliver to the family.
“We all know that material things fade away, but only what you do true at heart will stay,” said Banks
“You all are a testimony to that statement, and this was a powerful statement.”
“I did receive an update on Devon, but before I share that update I would like you all to know that as a baby, Devon spent an entire year in the hospital, due to premature birth and its effects, it was a whole year until his dad could bring him home and put his arms around him,” added Banks.
Informing of the update of Gales Banks mentioned “Today Devon raised his head and said mama, I need you, he had to use the bathroom, which was great that he can know feel that sensation again,” this is only a testimony of what the lord can really do, “I Thank you all from the Athletic Department and his parents
Custodian Robert Lawrence, who has been with the SU staff after retiring in 2000 says he wishes the family well and that they use the money adequately.
“I hope they use the money wisely and I would like to thank the people that gave and I hope that we continue to have a heart to give.” I wish them all the best,” finished Lawrence.
Administrative Coordinator Candace Donaldson of Melville Louisiana says this came to her in her sleep.
“I have two children of my own and I felt this was needed, after the lord laid this on my heart,” said Donaldson.
“I know we are small in numbers, but big in heart, and this was done to strengthen Devon. When asked if she hopes for the entire university to follow their lead Donaldson responded saying “I hope so, because if we, the lowest paid persons on campus can donate I feel we all can. Donaldson finished by saying
“I’m sure that we have all interacted with him in some type of way.”
When asked of the impact she wishes to have after making the donation Bowie responded saying
“I was actually watching the game when it happened, and I was like oh my god this does not look good. I immediately said a prayer for him, I knew it was going to be something serious.
After speaking with Candace and she gave me her idea I agreed and we brought it to the staff, which was eager to jump on it and they felt it was needed and were glad to give donations.”
“Im grateful that everyone participated and we had a good turn out,” said Donaldson.