our calling
Measured By Character is dedicated to empowering our youth by encouraging them to recognize that their lives have purpose and meaning. To share the knowledge that no matter their age, their lives are affecting the environment around them in either a positive or negative way! The Measured By Character program goes to schools grades 5-12, college events, churches, camps, youth & community events, business conferences and more! To share the knowledge that none of us are promised tomorrow, and we are creating our personal legacies with each passing day. We urge students to reflect on what type of legacy are they creating; a positive or negative one? What type of person will they choose to be? How will their legacy impact others, not only today, but for eternity?
our mission
The mission of Measured By Character is to improve our local communities by partnering with schools in empowering students with the knowledge that every human being has a purpose and meaning; and that their own character is the foundation by which change begins.
inception
Following Ryan's death, the volume of people who shared with the White family how their lives were touched and impacted by Ryan's life, by his character, was so great that it brought an immeasurable amount of comfort to the family. It also brought an acute awareness to the fact that every single human being, no matter their age, makes an impression on others throughout their lives. Each and every one of us are truly Measured By Character, and the impact our character has on others, is our legacy.
"I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know that what you are doing is making a difference! My daughter was being pretty badly bullied at school a few weeks ago. We talked with her, The principal of the school, and the parent of the girl doing the bullying. Nothing was resolved and no apologies were made. We told our daughter that she would have to find a way to let it go. She said she had, but we all know that's easier said than done. Cruel words leave ugly scars, even when no one else can see them. You spoke at her high school yesterday and made a difference. My daughter came home from school and told me the "bully" had come to her in tears and apologized for what she had done! I am so proud of my daughter for responding with these words, "I've already forgiven you and moved on." Being a teenager these days is so incredibly hard and my heart breaks for those that don't have anyone to guide them through it. Thank you for what you are doing and please continue."
"Here I sit, in the depths of all my pain and sorrow, and yet this family pushes forward so Ryan's life was not in vain... and stood for the young man be was, of such honorable character. ...I know I have a purpose!
Measured By Character puts it all into perspective. This is what it means to me!"
"Today at Coleman High School, we had a speaker come. I have dealt with depression since I was in Junior High. This speech really did something to me. All I wanted to do was call my parents, my brother, and just my whole family in general, to let them know that I love them. I just wanted to tell them that I appreciate them and everything they do for me, because like he said, "We are not promised tomorrow.". During this speech, I felt hope. I felt like my life, actually mattered! I haven't felt this way in a long time. Measured By Character is an amazing program, and has really shown me my worth. I am so blessed I got to experience that! I am so thankful."
"I'm from Gainesville High School. I didn't approach anyone after the assembly, but I wanted to say thank you. Some kids may not have taken it serious, but I did. I took every word into consideration, I've been going through a lot and today helped. Though the past 2 years of my life have been the hardest, I've overcome self harm through this period of time, and it's good for teens my age to know everyone goes through things but you can overcome it. Thank you."
"Mr. White, I am a freshman at Bells, and attended the assembly that you did for us on Wednesday. Wow. I'm still speechless. You have no idea how much you have impacted my school, and my life. You changed everybody. I no longer have any "enemies". The good wolf is shining through our whole school. This is something I will remember until the day I die. You are such an inspiring person! I hope that your message is spread worldwide. Thank you and your team so much. I will forever measure myself by my character. Every time I hear "Man in the Mirror", I'll always think of the day I heard of the story of Ryan Blakely White, and how a man is measured by his character."
Measured By Character
624 W. University Dr. Suite 107, Denton, TX 76201
