“Being part of the BDK Fund was one of the most positive and rewarding experiences in my high school years. I truly appreciate John DiTullio for providing me the opportunity to be a vital part of forming bonds with my peers as well as connecting with the community.  The BDK Fund has given me a great opportunity to volunteer and serve the community. I have enjoyed every moment.”

“Participating in BDK has helped me grow to become a charitable person. I have gotten to experience stuff that I normally wouldn’t get to do. The BDK fund has given me the opportunity to connect with my community and has given me a very different senior year.”

“Being a BDK scholar has given me amazing opportunities to help people around the Cincinnati area. I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned and all the service and volunteering experience I’ve gained through this amazing program. I have been able help so many people and do so many things through this program and I couldn’t be more grateful for that!”

“Being a part of BDK has been an amazing four years! I’ve always been the helpful and giving type of person, but BDK has taught me to enjoy serving the community and make every minute count. The leaders and the other scholars provide a loving and enjoyable community. As I go off to college next year, I will continue serving the community and will do so for the rest of my life. Thank you BDK for the opportunity of a lifetime!”

“BDK has been so helpful to my growth as a person. I learned to be patient, and learned a great work ethic, which is one of the most important characteristics for high school students to learn. I was very happy to have been a BDK scholar for my high school career and I am beyond grateful for the tuition assistance that opened other great opportunities for growth even beyond my high school years.”

“BDK has been a great journey for me. Helping kids through fundraisers, like the toy give away fundraisers, has inspired me to help communities locally through St. X as well. Thank you so much for the opportunities!”

“BDK is where I was first inspired to look at the world through a lens of love. I was taught that every single person has value and deserves to feel loved. As I am about to continue my education at the University of Cincinnati, BDK influenced me to continue my service to others through the medical field, which is something I enjoy.”

“Being a BDK Scholar has reminded me how important it is to give back to the community and has given me many firsthand experiences of the impact even the smallest acts of kindness can have on other people's lives. It has also given me amazing memories with amazing people that I am extremely grateful for.”

“BDK was both very fun and enriching. I am so thankful for all of the parent volunteers, events as well as the opportunities that this foundation has provided. My favorite event was being a valet at a derby party, I had so much fun.”

“BDK has been a great help towards achieving my goals. Every day has been a joy and I'm glad that I was the first Elder kid in the BDK program. It's hard to believe that I was in the BDK program for 4 years already. I wish to say thanks to John and Nick for giving me the opportunity to go to Elder. Thank you for the greatest time in my life so far and I hope I'll meet you all again later in the future.”

“The BDK fund has helped me meet many different kinds of people and helped me learn the true value of helping others”

"Volunteering has helped me build a real sense of achievement as it makes me feel as if i can really make a difference. I have enjoyed spending time with others and making new friends."

"The BDK Fund has inspired me to get out and help those in need. What I took from BDK is that people, no matter their background, all should live happily. No matter what the circumstances, everyone deserves happiness."

"The BDK Fund has introduced me to a lot of great new people and opportunities. It is great to know that by being a part of BDK, I am helping the community. Everyone there is working extremely hard to make the world a better place. I am grateful for the opportunities I was given to help, and the kindness that was shown to me by the BDK team."

"My BDK experience has been an experience that is hard to put into words. I especially appreciate John DiTullio for everything. Knowing that I was able to put a smile on someone's face will always stay with me."

"Volunteering with the BDK has shown me close up the hardships that people go through on a daily basis. It also made me feel good about myself because they were so happy that we were helping them. I will continue to help others after graduation by joining a community service club in college".

"Volunteering for BDK has shown me the importance of serving our community. It helped me understand that people have many stories and they aren’t just defined by one."

"Volunteering with BDK has given me a deeper connection to the community. I have met many different people and have formed connections within the community that I would not have otherwise formed. The BDK Fund has given me a very fulfilling senior year that I am very grateful for!"