Odyssey of the Mind is fortunate to have members that are not only creative, but also caring. The outpouring of support for those suffering in Japan and around the world has been enormously generous.

The Odyssey Angels program is inspired that so many are willing to reach out to help others in need. It hopes that participants will approach their communities with the same zeal when planning their Odyssey Angels project.

Unfortunately, there are often people or organizations suffering that would not otherwise be recognized by the world stage. This is where the Odyssey Angels program can help.

Participants will be able to uplift communities in need. Perhaps there is a family suffering from its own personal tsunami that is homeless, sick, or in need of aid -- what better way for students to see their charitable actions benefit others firsthand? They will be able to see direct results of their hard work and creative ideas.

As a reminder, the Odyssey Angels program will be unveiled this summer -- so now is the chance to take note of someone that could benefit from a creative, caring friend. Joining the program is not only your chance to become someone's hero, but an opportunity to improve your community while using your creativity!

There are no limits to who or what you choose to take on -- as long as you are helping someone in your community. There are also no limits as to who can be an Odyssey Angel as long as one person in the group is an Odyssey of the Mind participant. Your group can have as many people as you wish. It could be a class project, a family activity, or a solo mission!

Be on the lookout for the release of the Odyssey Angels website this summer: www.odysseyangels.org.

Until then, please direct any questions to pressroom@odysseyofthemind.com.