You may be familiar with the story of a young girl walking along a beach littered with thousands of starfish washed ashore. As she walked, she bent down to pick up the starfish one by one and threw them back into the ocean. An old man came along and asked her why she was bothering, since there were so many starfish, and she couldn't possibly make a difference. The girl responded by picking up another starfish and throwing it into the sea, saying, 'I made a difference to that one.'

This is where the story typically ends. But what if that’s not the end of the story?

What if...

As the young girl continued to throw starfish back into the ocean, the old man watched her for a moment. Moved by her determination and realizing the truth in her simple yet profound statement, he decided to join her. Together, they worked side by side, picking up starfish and returning them to the sea.

Seeing the old man and the girl working together, a few passersby paused to observe. Inspired by the sight of the two working diligently, they too bent down, picked up starfish, and threw them back into the water.

Before long, more and more people joined in. Families on the beach, hikers passing by, and even local fishermen started to help. What began with one small girl's act of compassion grew into a movement. The beach was soon filled with people, all working together to save as many starfish as they could.

By the end of the day, thanks to the collective effort, thousands of starfish had been returned to the ocean, giving them a new chance at life. The beach was transformed, not just by the absence of stranded starfish, but by the sense of community and shared purpose that had emerged.

The little girl smiled as she looked around at the many people helping. She turned to the old man and said, 'See, we made a difference to that one, and together, we made a difference to many.'

Individual actions can inspire others and lead to a collective effort, ultimately multiplying the positive impact and creating meaningful change. It’s in this spirit that we strive to create meaningful change on behalf of Kat!"

What can you do?

Stay tuned, but for now, be kind. Be Like Kat!