Learning confidence through creativity that was the goal of a local workshop sponsored by the Fight for Life Foundation during the Carmel Rotary Club's Day of Leadership.

On Thursday, Indianapolis east side elementary students from Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 and Carmel High School students came together to create backpacks and memories that leaders told WRTV they hope will last a lifetime.

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Kendrick was one student who participated.

You have to beat the pirates in basketball, and you have to beat them with the golden basketball, which is their treasure," he explained when we asked about his backpack design.

For him, this day meant a lot.

My backpack that I have right now, it has, like, a hole in the bottom, so I need a new backpack,"

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