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Former Hatchling Pays It Forward

If you’re ever at Pearland Town Center, stop by the Kay Jewelers and say hello to David Lindsay. He is the store manager now.

David is a former Hatchling who has never forgotten the acceptance and strength he gained through Hatch, the Texas Gulf Coast’s oldest LGBTIQA youth group. His eyes widened when he recently came to tour the Hatch room at The Montrose Center, amazed at how much growth has taken place since when he was under-21. He’ll tell you it was a few years back with a little roll of his eyes, but he has a youthful spirit about him that makes you think it must have been just a few years ago.

During the holiday season, Kay Jewelers partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital selling plush Teddy bears to raise money for the pediatric treatment and research facility for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. At the register, the customer may take the bear home or re-donate it back to Kay Jewelers. Each store is then able to donate bears to a local organization. David asked his staff to support The Montrose Center, and they agreed.

The bears are going to good homes. For several years now, employee Francis Bueno has spearheaded a campaign with our case management team to make sure The Montrose Center’s neediest clients —  many with children — don’t go hungry for the holidays. So in addition to a turkey with all the trimmings, this year the baskets will include either “Luke” or “Logan.” The Krewe of Olympus is underwriting the holiday fare for at least 80 clients in 2012.

We would like to thank the Krewe, along with the entire staff of Kay Jewelers of Pearland Town Center, and especially David Lindsay. Hatch strives to empower LGBTIQA youth and their allies, ages 13-20, to become positive contributors to society. We are honored to know we made a difference in David’s life.

If Hatch or The Montrose Center has made a difference in your life, won’t you please share it with us?

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