Making a difference in the world

Name: Making a difference in the world
Uploaded: 2018-07-30T20:10:42Z
Duration: 15 min 39 s
Description: Alison Quirk tells the personal story of taking in a teenager from Nigeria who was recruited to play basketball at her daughter's high school. Through midnight phone calls, hospital visits, and important milestones, Alison explores the wonderful messiness of families – and how to leave a mark on the world.

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Alison Quirk |

TED@State Street Boston

• November 2013

Alison Quirk tells the personal story of taking in a teenager from Nigeria who was recruited to play basketball at her daughter's high school. Through midnight phone calls, hospital visits, and important milestones, Alison explores the wonderful messiness of families – and how to leave a mark on the world.