Ms California United States 2011: Carter Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Carter Blood Drive

This weekend my friend Debbie put together a blood drive in Garland. Debbie is a lady that I had the opportunity to meet through Dress for Success, and now she is helping others that are in need themselves. The blood drive was sponsored through Carter Blood Care, and was held outside Lifetime Fitness. I got to meet some very sweet young ladies that were waiting for their mothers that were giving blood, and also mingle with very generous donors that were giving blood to help others!

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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