My name is Nina Gallelli, and I am the President of Paws of Friendship Service Club. Service has been an integral part of my life for the last sixteen years. This began when I entered Catholic grade school, where a compassion for others was fostered in me since the young age of five. Throughout my grade school and high school years I engaged in many service and fundraising endeavors. It is truly the most rewarding thing to be able to make someone’s day. No matter how small a project, it is an incredible feeling to know that what we do makes a difference and that we inspire others to make differences, whether large or small. I am so thankful to have discovered Paws of Friendship as well as the Council of Lionhearts for helping me to stay connected to service.