07/22/2026
What an incredible day at the A&S Worrell Foundation, Inc.'s Signature Program – PURPOSE PATHWAYS: LEADER DAY! 💚💛
This past Saturday, July 18, 2026, our students spent the day discovering what it truly means to lead with purpose, integrity, and confidence.
Throughout the day, students explored different leadership styles and participated in engaging, hands-on activities that helped them understand how each style can positively impact a team. They also strengthened their communication skills through public speaking exercises and speed networking, building confidence that will serve them well in school, their careers, and life.
A special thank you to our phenomenal keynote speaker, Dr. Jessie Tucker, CEO of UNC Health Wayne, for pouring into our students. Dr. Tucker shared his inspiring journey with complete transparency—speaking not only about his successes, but also about the failures that shaped his path. His powerful message reminded our students that setbacks are not the end of the story—they are often the very experiences that prepare us for our greatest purpose.
Students also participated in exciting team-building challenges that required collaboration, problem-solving, and effective leadership to achieve the best solutions. Watching them encourage one another, think critically, and lead together was truly inspiring!
A heartfelt thank you to Domenica Stuckey & Arbor Wealth for generously sponsoring a delicious Chick-fil-A lunch for our students. Your support helped make this day even more special!
At the A&S Worrell Foundation, we believe that investing in our youth today creates stronger leaders for tomorrow. We are incredibly proud of each student who showed up ready to learn, grow, and challenge themselves.
The future is bright because our future leaders are already preparing today. 🌟