Quotes by Gary Graves

“There is no greater inspiration than empowering children to help other children.”

“When tragedy struck, we could have easily abandoned our commitment to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and focused on the people who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. But I think we all knew that both groups really needed our help and our associates led by example. First, they involved their families and communities in their Fall festivals, and second they reached into their own pocketbooks, like so many other Americans, and contributed thousands of dollars toward the relief effort for the people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.”

“As we enter into our third year supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, I am confident the kindness and generosity of our children, parents and staff will continue to grow. At the rate were going, I see no reason why we cant make our goal of raising $10 million by 2010.”

“It is important to be progressive, and this technology helps us stay current with the latest innovations for saving lives. Its exciting to work with emergency room physicians to make it possible for patients to receive earlier intervention which can result in healthier lives for our residents.”

“Well probably only have four days from the time they get back until we play a game. They are going to be taking plenty of swings to get their timing down at the plate.”

“The difference from project to project is that departure point. In this case, it was really an abstract idea, an issue of citizenship, but it might be a Chekhov short story or a story from The Iliad. You can really fit anything in there, but whats consistent is that the writer and the director are chosen, the actors are all present before the play begins.”

“I didnt politick for it or anything.”

“I think the schools test scores that Ive seen in the papers recently show that this new math thing really isnt what it was cracked up to be. It should be revisited.”