Two decades of letters from the people who invited Hashim in.

“Your voice, strength, and commitment are truly an inspiration to the future leaders of tomorrow. The success of your prevention efforts with inner-city youth at risk and your interventions with youth that have experienced a spinal cord injury are most commendable.”

“Mr. Garrett's ability to disseminate knowledge is genuine and relevant to his audience. Whether sharing his personal history of being a victim of violence or through his unique ability to connect with others, he always delivers an insightful and powerful testimony… His level of genuineness and humanity overpowers the audience, allowing his presentations to become a permanent fixture in the audience's memory bank.”

“His message was so powerful, my 400-plus students were silent in their seats. It was the first time I had ever seen that happen… After having him visit, I feel confident that he changed the fatal destiny of many of my students.”

“At the youth empowerment rallies he left them with a sense of hope and served as a living testament that they can achieve their long-term goals once they make a commitment to adapt a healthy lifestyle free of violence and risky behaviors.”

“Your presentation on violence prevention was absolutely unique because it involved both personal and professional information… Your method of involving students kept them focused and interested in the important material you presented.”

“He is a gifted motivational speaker, one who is well respected by all students… Your students and staff will be better off when they meet Mr. Garrett, listen to his phenomenal presentation and hear about his life-altering experience.”

“The way you programmed your presentation to truly open our eyes has made many of us think before we act upon anything that comes before us… You will change many lives as you have touched mine.”

“Thank you for coming to our school and teaching us the difference between right and wrong. I really did learn a lot… I really appreciate you for coming to our school and hope to see you next year in my high school.”