Growing up in foster care was not easy but when Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson was introduced to chess, he went from troublemaker to champion. Thanks to the guidance and encouragement of a teacher, Hudson learned chess, became a chess champion ...See moreGrowing up in foster care was not easy but when Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson was introduced to chess, he went from troublemaker to champion. Thanks to the guidance and encouragement of a teacher, Hudson learned chess, became a chess champion and is paying it forward. Orrin founded BeSomeone.org to turn at-risk children away from trouble and toward success through the critical thinking and other life skills taught through chess. Learn more about this incredible organization on the next Making a Difference. Written by
Quyana Barrow
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