In a room packed with more than 200 people, César Magaña Linares took the stage and looked out at the faces in the audience. They were attentive and proud, eagerly anticipating his story.

A Recipient and a donor share their thoughts on the impact of True Potential Scholarship.

You might find it surprising, but I know what it’s like to feel out of place. I lived in Mexico City once. I looked so different and stood out so much that people would even stop to take pictures of me in the street. Those moments made me really understand how important it is to connect with others on a human level, no matter how different we seem. We all want the best for ourselves and our families.