Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

"Imagine if every child could do something they love, just like you love to swim?". That is the first thing my mother told me after volunteering at a children's cancer hospital. Thinking of the pain they must have dealt with every day, my heart ached to find ways to help them. Personally, my daily swim training and endless drills let me forget about problems for a short time. Hearing my mom's story, my stomach filled with excitement imagining these children having the same opportunities. However, complications with their health conditions made it impossible for them to swim. Still, I couldn't shake the idea of helping other struggling kids develop their confidence, make new friends and be more comfortable with themselves, as I had growing up. So, I...