Sherman volunteered to lead a group of Boy Scouts through Philmont Scout Ranch, a rugged mountainous terrain near Cimarron. Many of the boys on the trip had issues that varied from incarcerated fathers to untreated asthma due to financial struggles. This intrigued Sherman, who strives to help children by raising their self esteem.
"The biggest challenge was transforming a group of youths who did not know each other well to a 'crew with glue.' We had to all work together through common tasks and team challenges like scaling a 12 foot wall," Sherman says.
This was not the first time he has volunteered. Sherman spent countless hours while at school at the University of Michigan-Dearborn (where he graduated with honors), tutoring undergraduate students. He also started a library for sick children at Oakwood Hospital.
For these efforts, Sherman won the University of Michigan-Dearborn Emerging Student Leader Award in 2004. He also has been recognized with many other awards, including the State of Michigan Special Tribute for Community Award, Prudential Spirit of Community Award and four letters from U.S. Presidents for his community service work.
"I mean, it's so easy, all it takes is a little time," Sherman says about volunteering. "We commonly let the urgent get in the way of the important. Our youth deserves our attention and efforts."
Even after reaching heights of 12,441 ft. at Philmont, Sherman still wants to aim higher. He has speaking engagements planned and would like to one day serve on the board of a large nonprofit in Michigan.
"I want to give troubled youth who need someone to challenge them a way to find the greatness they already have inside," he says.
Follow David Sherman's volunteer activities @ShermanScout on Twitter and "like" the Sherman Scout community page on Facebook.
Source: http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/news/201108/eagle-scout-hikes-more-than-35-miles.asp
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