lead me home

it's that time of year again!! the sun is out, the flowers are blooming, everyone is in a good mood [and if not, lets just pretend you are]. but no, i'm not saying that it's almost summer, but tis the season to be walking. most of you who know me, know that i grew up in a household of volunteers. having grown up around Kiwanis and Key Club, volunteering has been almost second nature to me. helping others get to a place where they deserve to be, whether it's just to smile for a day through chemo or helping them make a warm home for their children. no amount of money or time can ever buy this joy that comes from knowing that you helped someone along way. i promise, it's all worth it. 

there have been two organizations that are especially close to my heart, and two that i participate in almost every year, whether it be walking or donating. the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer was my very first walk, and i can't begin to tell you how incredibly amazing and what an honor it was to walk amongst a group of women on a passionate mission to make some noise and raise awareness. you could have been walking for a friend, for your mother, for your sister, for your aunt, it didn't matter, everyone's goal was the same--we all walked as one. the second one that i have supported is the March of Dimes . a mother's ultimate wish is to have all her children healthy and grow up to experience what she has experienced, and each child deserves this chance. the MoD makes this happen through research, trying to find cures and to prevent premature births. there is nothing more precious than holding a healthy and happy baby.

testimonies can only show you so much. in order to know what i'm talking about, you need to go try it for yourself. that feeling--it's almost unworthy of words.

March for Babies is coming up first with an April 26th walk in Manhattan. 

the Avon Walk in NY takes place on October 10-11. you can register now. 

going out and making a difference doesn't always have to be participating in big walks like these and it certainly doesn't have to be donating money to organizations. the simplest way to start is always with the people around you. lend a helping hand and you will be rewarded with a smile and perhaps a thank you, but you will realize that that's enough.

*for more information about registering for the Avon Walk, go to their homepage [linked above] and look to the right. pick your city of choice and register! as for the March for Babies walk, click the link provided, and you will see the purple box in the center of the page where you can search for teams or events.*