The Program Outline
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The Process
The Nail. The Mirror. The Seed.
Cindy Miller shares her story of resilience on the way to becoming one of the best teachers in the game of golf — then reveals "The It Box" and challenges students to pursue their own It.
Step One
The Nail
Exposure starts in a group setting — a school assembly, meeting room, or gymnasium. Cindy tells her story of tenacity and determination, then hands students the first tool: understanding what motivates them to act.
Step Two
The Mirror
Students who choose to participate complete online behavior, motivation, and learning style assessments — an honest look at who they are and what they bring.
Step Three
The Seed
An eight-week course, delivered online, turns insight into action. At the end, every school holds a graduation ceremony — the seed planted, now growing.
Follow Up
Staying with It, for the whole journey.
Once a student completes the program, the work isn't over. Student Ambassadors stay in the field, building long-lasting relationships with every student who graduates — because our mission is to help them stay with "It" for life.
What We Need
$500,000 to reach 4,500 students.
Delivered across 45 middle schools throughout Buffalo Public Schools.
$135,000
Assessment Sponsor
Funds the personality behavior report and motivator assessment every student completes.
$13,500
Workbook Sponsor
Provides a workbook for every student to track progress, homework, and their personal success plan.
$162,000
Graduation Sponsor
Covers the Pursue Your It Medallion Coin, graduation certificate, and hooded sweatshirt for every graduate.
To Our Sponsors
We couldn't deliver this program or complete our mission without the generous support of our donors.
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Purpose
Everyone has talent.
It's up to each individual to learn about themselves — their motivation, their personal behavior style, and what fires them up about life. When they take the time to do that, they become far more willing to work toward their goals.
Passion
It all starts with "Why."
Why are you here? What do you want? How will you get "It"? Are you willing to work? If so — let's do this.
Possibilities
"It" can be found.
Once you take the time to be introspective and learn who you really are, there are endless possibilities for a more fulfilling life.
Where Have We Been?
Making a difference, school by school.
Our programs have reached the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County, Silver Creek Central School, Martin Road Elementary in Lackawanna, Cleveland Hill Middle School, and South Buffalo Charter School.
We're on a mission to make a difference in the life of every child, everywhere. Will you help us make that happen?
What People Are Saying
"Cindy Miller has beaten the odds and achieved more than even her own expectations. Her story is told to encourage others through their own personal struggles in sport, business, and life."
Jim Kelly
NFL Hall of Fame
"When I think of Cindy Miller, I automatically smile. She is a survivor, a coach, a wife, a mom, and one of the most genuine friends you will ever meet."
Michael Whan
CEO, United States Golf Association
"It takes a lot of courage to write about the ups and downs of personal and family life. Cindy Miller has done just that in creating The Pursue Your It Foundation."
Kathy Whitworth
LPGA & World Golf Hall of Fame
