Ms California United States 2011: My Dog Leia is a Cover Model!!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

My Dog Leia is a Cover Model!!

My Boston Terrier Leia made the cover of the Dallas Voice this week! It is because she was chosen out of 400 entries, and made Top 10 and was put online for voting. From there she had the most votes and was chosen to be on the cover!! Thanks to everyone who voted for her!! She also got a check in her name donated to LifeBark, which is an organization that is dedicated to helping people living with HIV and AIDS. We were honored to attend a party where we accepted the check for $2500.00.

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My Platform

In 2009 I traveled over 7,000 miles across the state of Texas, and helped to raise over $200,000 for after-school and youth mentoring programs; with The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Big Brothers & Big Sisters. I believe that many of our youth are growing up too fast, and being negatively influenced. Many children are coming from broken homes and I believe that through after-school programs and positive mentoring these youth can be productive in today's society instead of destructive. Growing up I had two working parents, and had many friends that were “latch key kids”. I have seen first hand the dangers of gang violence and the importance of these programs. Having volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1999 and mentoring my “little sister” through Big Brother and Big Sisters, I see a need for positive outlets for young teens. For youth, 12 - 14 years old is a crucial time when youth are exposed to gangs. Also boys and girls involved in after school programs are 50% less likely to drop out of high school, and 2.5 times more likely to go on to further education.

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award