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This video is a modern adaptation of the “Starfish Story” originally written by Loren Eiseley in 1969. It’s a story about how important making a difference in peoples lives, even if it is just one. Its a great video to encourage teachers, fostering families, and adoption parents. Below is the script for the video:

"One day a man was walking along the beach, when he noticed a boy picking up starfish and throwing them into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “Excuse me, but what are you doing?"

The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The sun is rising and tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

The man laughed to himself and said, “But theres too many starfish on this beach. You can’t possibly make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean. Then, turning to the man, he said, " I made a difference to that one. "

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