Over the past year, Russell has made huge strides! Russell now makes positive choices in his life and it has pointed his life in a positive direction. Recently, he became a youth Pastor and advocates for his peers. Russell helps his peers through difficult times and mentors them by providing them with strength and hope. Russell always believes in putting God first in his life now, and states that he is successful because of God. Russell has not yet reached his fullest potential and is destined for greatness. Russell does not let life's challenges get in his way of what he wants to do. One of Russell’s hobbies was skateboarding. This past year, he had an accident while skateboarding and had to undergo surgery on both of his arms. Currently, he is on the mend and attending physical therapy. However, Russell has not allowed this from stopping him from still moving forward with his life. He has worked on finding a job, and stays on top of all of his appointments and other commitments.