Difference Makers

The Difference Makers Dads’ Club was launched at Riverview School to provide opportunities to engage children in positive, productive activities with male role models in the hope of having an impact on the culture of the community. As a part of the program, they are creating leadership opportunities to enhance student understanding of self leadership, community leadership, and global leadership. Students are given opportunities where they can pursue their passions. Activities so far included a kick off meeting/pizza party and a fishing day at Cabela’s Glendale, where students joined their dads, grandpas, and uncles for an afternoon of fishing and bonding, ahead of Fathers Day. The event started with a tour of the facility, and ended with catch and release fishing at the Cabela’s pond behind the store. After the event, each family was gifted with a fishing pole donated by Cabela’s. “Cabela’s mission is to inspire future generations to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors - the partnership with the Difference Makers Dads’ Club and Man Up was only natural,” said Brittney SantaMaria, Cabela’s Special Events Outfitter. “It was great to be in the moment with these families enjoying quality time with their kids and strengthening their bond through fishing.” Activities are planned and scheduled once a month by a volunteer organization called Man-Up Surprise!