Cameron Boyce Wanted To Show People A 'Blueprint' Of How To Give Back

The news of Cameron Boyce's death on Saturday (July 6) shocked and devastated fans, companions, and co-stars of the Disney Channel actor. At just 20 years old, the Descendants star died of a seizure brought on by a "ongoing medical condition," his family's statement mentioned. However although his life was sadly cut short, the actor's final interview with Haute Living revealed a lot about the positive impact Boyce had on those around him — even at such a young age.


Roughly two months before his untimely death, the Grown Ups star spoke to the outlet about his family member and why they inspired him to give back to those in need. As a result, Boyce was heavily involved with Thirst Project — a company really interested in issuing safe drinking water to communities where it isn't with little effort obtainable — and raised more than $30,000 to aid in their mission. In April 2018, he was honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award at the 9th Annual Thirst Gala.


But his passion for charity work didn't develop on its own. Boyce credited his family member for showing him just how fulfilling giving back can truly be. "There’s a long line of difference makers in my family member he mentioned. "I'm following in the footsteps of some really strong boys and girls who have [shown] me what it means to give back; It's the greatest way to fulfill yourself. Every time I converse with someone who shares that similar passion, we talk about how there aren't several feelings more euphoric. Changing someone else's life positively changes yours for the better as well."


And just as his family member led the way and inspired him to get involved in charity work, Boyce hoped he might use his platform to do the same and guide the way for others. Several people have the heart to give back, nevertheless a lot don't know how to," he mentioned. "I attempt to be the bridge for those people — whether that insinuates getting them involved in one of my campaigns or inspiring them by showing them a blueprint of how to get others engaged."


For Boyce, his grandmother Jo Ann served as a major inspiration. In 1956, she was segment of what became referred to because the Clinton 12 — the initial sort of African American students to desegregate Clinton High School in Tennessee. "She's a large segment of who I am. Being African American and Jewish, I have plenty of ancestors and family member members that I can look to for strength, and more importantly, for a grateful outlook on life. Every one of these clawed and scratched for my sister and I to be in the position we're in today."


Clearly, the world lost a very caring person who dedicated much of his time to making the world a higher end place, and yes it hasn't gone unnoticed. In a statement made by Thirst Project following his death, they recognized Boyce for all that he did for the agency, and even more importantly, for leaving the world even greater than he noticed it.


"We are at loss for words plus a little bit shaken up from the news of the unfortunate and untimely passing of our dear friend," the statement mentioned. "Cameron was such a remarkable light to several along with did so much for Thirst Project. He was habitually looking to help others and in his #ThirstGala speech, he explained it flawlessly. With his time here, he definitely left something bigger than himself and we are SO honored to have been a segment of his life and to have been able to change the world with each other. As we remember him, let's all do our part to use what we have and leave something bigger than ourselves."