BONNIEHUBERT.COM: May 2009

RELAY FOR LIFE

May 15th at the American Cancer Society's Relay for life event, I spoke to the crowd during the opening ceremony about "Triumphing Over Challenge." I likened the challenge of Cancer to a terrible storm and how ultimately one must choose if he/she will dance in the rain. I have known many people effected by cancer. My mother, my brother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt and grandma and other friends. I am so proud of them for the challenges they have overcome and the hope that lives within them that Cancer will one day be eliminated.

FIESTA UNIVERSAL

May 2 I was honored to be one of the speakers at the Fiesta Universal event in Town Square. I was asked to speak about the power of education. What an easy topic.. afterall I am living proof of the power of education! Beyond my stint as a professional student for years now, everyday is a lesson in life. I never stop learning and growing. Do you?

CASA & MARCH OF DIMES

The CASA KID'S PICNIC was a HUGE SUCCESS THANKS TO

ANGELA SPEIGHT & MARIS BLAIR. They worked hard to make everything perfect for the CASA kids. Fishing, games, food, music, moonwalks and a velcro wall made the afternoon GRAND for many! My favorite part was helping Jill with the art projects for the kids to paint tiles

.

The same day was the March of Dimes event and I had the priviledge of welcoming in the participants at the finish line. I was fortunate enough to snap a picture with the ambassador family.

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention month, I proactively sought out
opporunities to spread awareness about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

I contacted businesses in Market Street and a few agreed to passout info in their stores throughout the month. Mike Schinn from Learning Express is a huge CASA supporter and Nizhoni boutique also offered to give back to CASA monetarily by donating a portion of profits from anything in the store that was BLUE. We also set up a tent in Market Street during one of the Jazz concerts. We passed out over 200 pamphlets and then ran out! What a success! Finally, I held a jewelry party that directly benefitted CASA. Together my friends and I earned over $1000 in jewelry that CASA will receive for GALA silent auction.

SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

Life has picked up speed in a great way and I have had many opportunities to serve in the community as well as statewide. Below are some pictures of some of the 25+ events I have attended since being crowed Mrs. Texas International just eight weeks ago!