Keeping Busy

I'm so terribly sorry that I haven't posted in a while. I had 3 volunteer events last weekend, 2 exams, fundraising event planning, and I've been volunteering every night Monday-Thursday this past week. I don't want this post to be a mile long so I'm going to sum each up.

On October  4th I volunteered at the Pass It On Gala. Pass It On is a fundraising effort to raise awareness on organ donation. I sold raffle tickets with pageant director, Chelsae Durocher, while sporting T-shirts from Group Hug Apparel. Group Hug Apparel is founded by Andrew Banar. Andrew is a huge inspiration, even though he has down syndrome, he lives his life to the fullest and dreams big. Andrew has designed the T-shirts and gives the proceeds from the sales to various charities in the community. Chelsae and I were then part of the fashion show, modeling the T-shirts. When it was time for the raffle, Chelsae and I handed out the prizes. It is so important to become a donor, every three days someone dies in Ontario because the life-saving organ transplant they need is not available, yet less than 25% of Ontarians have registered their consent to be a donor. One donor can save 8 lives. Become a donor by visiting https://beadonor.ca/.  Also check out the Pass It On facebook page. Also check out Group Hug Apparels facebook page and visit their store to buy one of the Group Hug Apparel shirts.

Andrew Banar from Group Hug Apparel and I

Chelsae Durocher, Miss Tecumseh Pageant Director, and I modeling Group Hug Apparel shirts

On October 5th my sister and I went to Metro to sell pink ribbons for the Canadian Cancer Society for breast cancer awareness and research. In just two hours we were able to collect $85! Then on Sunday, October 6th, I went to the CIBC Run for the Cure by the Riverfront. When I arrived I got a volunteer T-shirt and headed for the stage. Once most of the runners had returned, I drew raffle names for the children and cancer survivors. Then the winners for the event came up to the stage. I posed with them and handed them their awards. Before I left the event I made sure to sign the Signature wall and wrote a little message for my mom. Check out the CIBC Run for the Cure Windsor facebook page.  Consider volunteering or running/walking in the CIBC Run for the Cure 2014, check it out here.

Signature wall at the CIBC Run for the Cure

Posing with "Booby Bear"

At the Finish Line

Drawing Raffle Prizes

From Monday to Thursday I was busy at the Tecumseh Fire Hall for Fire Prevention Week. They had so much going on and it was great to see so many kids out there. I remember going as a kid and having a blast. It's really grown since then though. They now have the police and ambulance involved. They have fire truck rides, a fire extinguishing station, you can try on the firemen suit, or test your strength doing the firemen training tools. I got to do a little of everything and I had a great time doing it. I handed out stickers to the kids. I loved meeting all of them, and seeing some of my day campers there. A couple of my Miss Tecumseh girls also showed up to help out. 

Fire Prevention Week Flyer

All dressed up for Fire Prevention Week at the Tecumseh Fire Station

Officer Miss Tecumseh

Handing out stickers

This weekend I had a well deserved break to spend time with friends and family for Thanksgiving before going back to another hectic week. I only had one event on Saturday at Devonshire Mall. This weekend there was a pink fire truck and rescue van. The Windsor Fire Rescue and Canadian Cancer Society partnered up to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. They had a ton of fire prevention stuff set up at the mall. I collected donations for people to sign the van. As you can see there were a lot of people that wanted to sign the van so a lot of money went to breast cancer research. What a fabulous and unique fundraising idea! I love that they put fire prevention week and breast cancer awareness month together! Well that's what I've been up to! I'll be sure to post what's coming up very soon!

Collecting Donations to sign the pink Fire Rescue van for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research

My signature on the pink van

Exposure Fashion Show and Showcase Your Talent Tecumseh

Sorry for the lack of posts everyone! I've been really busy with school. We're entering the that time of the semester where midterms and assignments are piled on so these next couple of weeks are going to be a bit crazy for me. I also have a ton of events coming up too since it is now officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 

Last Thursday night, I had the VON Exposure Fashion and Art Fundraiser. I was one of the models at the event. Youseff's sponsored the hair and makeup for the event. The theme of the event was 1920's so my hair and makeup was done in that style. After I finished getting my hair and makeup done, I went home to grab a bite to eat and then head to the event. There was such a great turn out at the event. For the first little bit we socialized and took photos. I loved meeting all the other models but I must admit I felt like such a shrimp standing beside many of them. Once the fashion show started it was crazy backstage with girls running back and forth to get changed. I wasn't up until the 4th scene so I had time to relax but once it was my turn I was non stop running back and forth for 4 scenes in a row. I've never walked runway so it was definitely a new experience but I tried my best. It's so different then pageantry because in pageantry your supposed to have a huge smile, look at the audience, and have lots of energy in your walk. While runway is more calm and relaxed. The runway was also pretty slippery. There were a couple times when I got to the front that I could feel my shoes slipping. I caught my balance but I hope it wasn't too obvious. I had a great time modeling and I would love to try it again. Now that I have a little experience I feel that I can do an even better job next time. I'm still waiting for photos but once I get them I will definitely post them!

Some of the models from the Exposure Fashion and Art Fundraiser

On Friday night was the first Showcase Your Talent Tecumseh event. Claire and I were in charge of handing out the programs to the guests. The event was free but there was a snack table that was raising funds for the skate park. When it was time to start, I took my seat to enjoy the show. Each act played a set of 3-6 songs. All the acts were very different from one another. We went from rock to classical to screamo. It was such a joy to experience a wide variety of genres under one roof. All performers were extremely talented and you could tell they were passionate about music. At the end of all the performances, I had the chance to talk to some of the acts. It was interesting to hear how they got into music and how they got to where they are now. I was surprised but honoured to receive a certificate of appreciation from the town for helping out. I really enjoyed helping out with this event and I'm looking forward to it next year! Who knows, maybe I'll even showcase my talent next year. 

Claire and I handing out programs at the Showcase Your Talent Tecumseh event