Briarcliff HS Senior Receives Youth Philanthropy Award

From Syntax: Briarcliff High School senior Drew Shaulson’s passion for helping others was recognized at the first Red Shoe Awards to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley on April 20.

Shaulson received the Youth Philanthropy award for his work with the charity he founded, Discover Your Hero. Instead of focusing on monetary donations, Shaulson’s organization works to connect people. After volunteering at the Ossining Food Pantry and working as a “big buddy” to a child with Tourette’s syndrome, he was inspired to create opportunities for others to make a difference in each other’s lives on a personal level.

The organization works with “Heroes in Need” who share their specific needs, such as health care or items that can improve someone’s quality of life. In return, “Heroes In-Deed” may offer aid.

Shaulson will attend the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in the fall.

Photos courtesy of the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District (Briarcliff High School senior Drew Shaulson received the Youth Philanthropy award at the first Red Shoe Awards to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley for his work with the charity he founded, Discover Your Hero.)