Dominic walked up to the stage casually, his confidence looking effortless, his smile lighting up the room. He looked so handsome up there, calm and composed as everyone clapped for him. He reached the microphone, adjusted it, and gave the room a small nod before he began to speak.
“Thank you all. This charity means a lot to me - as someone who has lost someone close to them to cancer. My best friend, Ian, passed away when we were teenagers from bone cancer. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through, especially at that age. That’s why, every year, I donate a significant amount to this foundation - to help find a cure, to make sure others don’t have to endure what Ian and his family did. To save lives.”
The room went quiet for a beat before erupting in applause once more. I
