"Rock the Runway" for the Red Cross, well... ROCKED

 This year the Youth Board raised $45, 076... IN THREE WEEKS. Now as Co-President of this amazing group of High School volunteers, you could imagine the excitement!! The annual Red Cross Heroes campaign that raises money for our local Red Cross chapter has officially come to a close with some pretty impressive numbers. I am especially proud of the Red Cross Youth Board this year for stepping beyond their comfort zones of just asking family and friends for donations- but in addition to this- organizing fundraising events that put their passions into action. 

As a 5'11' girl who has traveled across the country modeling for major fashion designers, you could imagine how excited I was to be able to bring a taste of my experiences back to my hometown and allow my friends to experience a little bit of the thrill of walking in a fashion show. I was excited about this opportunity to allow these high school girls a chance to have their moment to shine on the runway, even if it was on a small scale. Plus the audience was able to see some trendy and adorable clothes, jewelry, and shoes from one of my personal favorite boutiques, Vignettes! I can't thank my community, Vignettes Boutique, and Aquinas High School enough for the massive amount of support. Without them and the FABULOUS models... $1,700 in one night would have been impossible. 

Other Youth Board members put THEIR passions into action in an effort to exceed our goal of $40,000 in three weeks. Chefs at Augusta prep showed their skills in the kitchen by baking treats to sell during break at Augusta Prep, other youth board members used their public speaking skills to present about the Red Cross at corporate board meetings, members with an artistic hand face-painted at the Green jackets baseball games, and the incredibly talented students at Davidson Fine Arts magnet School organized and performed in a "Rock for Relief" Talent show.