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Red Cross- I was a volunteer here in the US and international. Gave me a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment knowing I have helped alleviate their pain and suffering during ,before and after disaster.

St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee
My only child passed away at St Jude at the age of 13 from Neuroblastoma. Once he became a patient many day, nights and months were spent at the hospital. I was up close and personal and experience the life saving work that was being done.

Empowering and helping children

The cause I am most passionate about is youth education and development because our children are the world’s future leaders. In supporting quality youth education and development programs offered by the many CFC affiliated organizations, I am helping children, including my own, learn about the exciting ways they can make a positive impact in the world now and in the future.

Families, Cancer, Alzheimer and Sarcoidosis - Cancer runs in my family my mother who is a cancer survivor and my father side where I have cousins who past away to soon. Alzheimer I watched my best friend care for her husband. Sarcoidosis is an auto immune system disease that I have be fighting and dealing with for twenty years now people are just becoming aware of Sarcoidosis. Families is board it covers all members of a family.

American Cancer Society. I have lost so many to cancer, including my mother.

The charitable cause that I am most passionate about is supporting and empowering women and girls because when women help other women, amazing things can happen. It is essential to unleashing their full potential through education, economic opportunities, and political power. I believe when we invest in women and children, we make a real impact in our communities.

"Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program

I feel that all children should be encouraged to read. Growing up I was taught that reading was fundamental. Now that I'm older I appreciate my family instilling that moral in me. Reading is fundamental but it is also inspirational, encourages critical and creative thinking, builds social skills and expands your vocabulary. "

cure epilepsy because I lost a close family member

Leukemia and Lymphoma (LL) is the cause I'm more passionate about. In May of 1997 my mother was diagnosed with LL; this diagnosis came so unexpected. My mother fought hard for months, underwent chemo and radiation, ultimately being cancer free by Oct. Unfortunately, that cancer-free period was short lived, by Dec of 97 she went back to the hospital, passing on Dec 23, 1997. Since then I've been doing my small part by donating to several Leukemia and Lymphoma charities through CFC. Our donations do make a difference!