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One Teacher’s Gift Grew a Forest | Harrisburg News
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A retired Pennsylvania teacher turned desert hero: Ron Sakolsky’s 1999 visit to Inner Mongolia sparked a life-changing mission. Witnessing devastating sandstorms, he donated to plant trees—transforming barren land into the thriving Sakolsky Forest, now home to 50,000 trees. His act of gratitude, not fame, led to a ten-year visa from China and a return trip to see his legacy bloom. A quiet gift with global ripple effects.
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