Undergraduate / Hosting a charity event-Common App short [11]

Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below (150 words or fewer).

It was last Christmas that for the first time I perceived my own ignorance. As I planned for my Christmas charity event, I overlooked a vital factor which is that participants are of paramount importance to the entire event. I have always thought that people were all passionate as I am and they would be delighted to participate. However, I was utterly disappointed after I handed out my invitation. Some excuses, which are actually from adults, were outright lies. Perhaps my sincerity made them think I was also naiveté. Rather than succumbing to my defeat, I continued to urge others to participate and advocated child poverty in our school and neighbourhoods. At certain times I just completely refused to give in. My persistency, to some extent, made me to do some seemingly ridiculous actions. I remember clearly that as I slipped an invitation through my neighbour's door, the paper was shoved back out. Forgetting proper demeanour, I forced the paper back in. Although my neighbour may see that paper as nothing but trouble, I see it as an embodiment of my passion, desire and hope. To deny that paper, was as the same as to demolish my dream. Thus, my continuing endeavour to success was eventually achieved.

Total word coun 207 so i will have to cut down for sure.

Thank you your help.