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Global Impact Trip 2025 – February

Global Impact Trip 2025 – February

[Music begins. “Global Impact Trip 2025” fades into “Some trips take you places. Others change you forever.” Video of a sunset over Guatemala.]

[A still picture of the group appears on screen with a voiceover.]

From immigration and deportation and violence and all the hardships of the world. Days like this re-instills the confidence of humanity and the progress of community building . And these days are an inspiration for us all.

[Music changes, text fades onto the screen “A journey of impact. A moment of transformation. A memory for a lifetime.”]

[Music plays over video clips of the 2025 Global Impact Trip.]

[A video appears of a trip participant plays]

Happy Birthday to you.

[Music plays over video clips of the 2025 Global Impact Trip.]

[Music Fades. A video of trip participants at a school opening in Guatemala plays.]

Almost a little bit overwhelming, but you’re welcome is incredible warm.

Spanish Translation

This school will power generations of students, to shape a new future for them. And education is definitely the greatest tool for change. And this project is so important because it invests in knowledge and opportunities and growth.

[Music plays over video clips of the 2025 Global Impact Trip.]

[Music Fades. A video of trip participants at a school opening in Guatemala plays.]

I just want to say that I pray that your new school will be filled with love, laughter, and learning and that you will continue to be blessed in the years to come.

Thank you to all the representatives, teachers, and kids for coming and showing your support. And thank you for all your hard work and dedication to make this school possible. It’s so much more than four walls and roof.

Spanish Translation

[Music plays over video clips of the 2025 Global Impact Trip.]

[Music fades. A video of Marvin J. Schmidt, Founder, Expand Hope, Head of Schmidt Family Office, is playing.]

We to share your faith in God and know that all wonderful and great things come from God. And we are so honored that we are brothers and sisters in Christ, and that we recognize the blessings and God gives us all. We bless you and ask God’s grace upon you. Thank you all so very much.

[Music plays over video clips of the 2025 Global Impact Trip.]

[Music fades. A video of Marvin J. Schmidt, Founder, Expand Hope, Head of Schmidt Family Office, is playing.]

Say thank you to you, because this is a gift for us to be here.

[Music plays over video clips of the 2025 Global Impact Trip.]

[Music changes, text appears in the middle of the screen, “The Trip in One Word”. Then a series of words fade in and out of the middle screen with rolling landscape videos of Guatemala, “Emotional”, “Amazing”, “Reflective”, “Educated”, “Contemplative”, “Hopeful”, “Unbelievable”, “Humbled”, “Resilience”, “Fun”, “Impressive” “Grateful”, “Education”, “Hard”, “Contentment”, “Heartful”, “Amazed”, “Connection.”] [“Guatemala 2025’]

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