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Utah, brysterz11@hotmail.com

My name is Bryson Ensign and I am a 17 year old pumpkin fanatic. I have loved growing/attempting to grow pumpkin ever since I got hooked in second grade when I grew a whopping 27 pounder! Ever since that year, I have spent many hours trying to break my personal record though research, hard work and a little luck. Over the past couple years I have mailed out bubble packs across the U.S and Canada, and have gathered seeds from the best growers in hopes that someday, I too could grow a pumpkin of that size.

This summer I have a wonderful opportunity to go on a humanitarian trip to Kenya in order to help build schools for two weeks. I will volunteer 100 hours of my time through community service beforehand in order to go as part of the Youthlinc program. I also need to raise $2,200 dollars through fundraising and donations. As I thought about how to raise the funds, I looked at my hundreds of seeds and debated whether or not I could/should auction them off. These seeds have been my pride and joy. It is thrilling for me to say I have a seed that has grown a world record pumpkin. But I have decided that I am going to sacrifice part of my seed collection in order to help the school children in Kenya.

I love the quote in the movie Hello Dolly that says, “Money, Pardon the expression, is like manure, it’d not worth a thing unless it’s spread around, encouraging young things to grow.” I promise to spread my enthusiasm, hard work and love to help these children grow up to a better future. Who know, maybe I will even start the Kenyan pumpkin club. Below is a list of the sets that I am willing to sacrifice to bring a better life to others. I appreciate your help.

This silent action will be held in the Seed Auctions and Raffles board and will end on December 1st 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time. All seeds were received from the growers who grew them.

Thank you so much for your support!

-Bryson Ensign
brysterz11@hotmail.com

11/21/2010 6:34:11 PM

Lexington,IN

Good for you Bryson! The world needs more young people like you, willing to get involved. Best of luck on your journey...

11/21/2010 8:22:13 PM

Sourthern Utah

bryson,, best of luck,, with your plans and achievment,, been following your ,, progress, at least a year,, best wishes ,, curt

11/22/2010 8:45:22 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Kudo's Bryson...hope this auction helps w/ yer monetary goals!!! Sound's like yer head & heart are already in the right place!!! Have fun in Kenya!!! Hoping that you go & come home safely & Grow Em BIG!!! Peace, Wayne

11/23/2010 2:41:03 AM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

Bryson this is a VERY noble thing to be doing and very comendible. If only for my sake e mail me @ ronboo01@yahoo.com and I will try to help out by a cash donation if you haven't reached the amount you need. I second Peace Waynes comments as well.
Ron Barker
PNWGPG Pres.

11/23/2010 7:42:25 PM

Utah, brysterz11@hotmail.com

Hey everyone, Thank you so much for your kind remarks!

11/28/2010 8:27:54 PM