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votf1987
United States
Last login : Jun 23, 2008
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Overview
Things I Like to Do For Fun
walk on the beach, listen to music, varies based on mood
Issue(s) I am Passionate About
Suicide and Self-injury awareness, Domestic Violence
An Issue I Would Like to Learn More About
Helping teens discover untapped potential becuase it makes them see that their life IS worthwhile and if no one else loves them I DO and GOD does; one voice is all you need
My Personal Hero(s)
My son Richard 02/23/1987 to 11/04/2007
My Favorite Movies
Anything with the Rock no matter how silly! musicals, true biographies
My Favorite Music
bluegrass, classic country and rock, contemporary Christian, opera, classical, latin music
My Favorite Books
Books that help others: Scars that Wound, Scars that Heal, Cut
Schools
Stafford High School
Stafford Springs, CT
From Sep, 1980 to Jun, 1984
I found high school quite challenging, I was very shy, withdrawn and insecure in high school and did NOT come out of my shell until after high school. I wasted a lot of time partying after high school and then found myself pregnant at 20. My son MADE me grow up and look at things differently, it made me WANT a relationship with Christ. I used to BEAT people over the head with the bible and what I thought I knew and have seriously toned that down, you don't need to be a human sermon, let people see Christ in you by your actions. The best way to see Christ in you is by how you help others, Christ did not come to judge the world but to SAVE it so when Christians harshly judge others it irriates me. My experience is simple....treat others how YOU want to be treated, if you have a bad day and need s shoulder offer one first to someone else. If you need mercy SHOW mercy, if you need kindness SHOW kindness. Learned all THIS in the school of LIFE
What I Do For a Living
Gaetano's Fine Italian Dining - Ocean Isle NC
Title : Owner - everything!
my profession does not help others, what helps others is my desire to improve the quality of life for the kids in Brunswick County. We live in a SMALL town which often means SMALL minds (narrow). My goal is to SHOW these kids that someone cares about them. To get into the schools and make a change as to how these kids value themselves so that they have options in life. Most of the kids who go to college around here have parents with money or are riding on an atheltic scholarship. My goal is to provide a scholarship in my sons name for kids who could NOT go to college on their own because of financial reasons but are so intelligent that the thought of them not going is mindblowing!

The final freind base Richard had before he left this world were kids who lived in trailers. Around here that is dirty, or bad beacause these kids are "losers". The only thing that seperates winners from losers is opportunity, drive and someone to tell you YOU CAN DO IT. I want to BE that person! Richard's freinds are SO intelligent it scares me, yet they don't know what the future holds because NO one believes in them and no one cares. WELL THEY KNOW THAT I DO and that is what I want to bring to the kids in Brunswick County NC!!! A HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE!
Causes And Collaboration
About My Causes
Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention. OCTOBER 25, 2008 at WEST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL in SHALLOTTE NC from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Survival Over Suicide
I Donate to these nonprofits:
Survival Over Suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Out of the Darkness
I Volunteer at These Nonprofits
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Survival Over Suicide
People I Would Like to Collaborate With
people interested in helping others, primarily children, they are the first hurt and the last healed, they are our future and need to be our priority

Projects I Would Like to Collaborate on
Suicide Prevention and Awareness, Self-Injury Prevention and Awareness, Mental Health issues, Domestic Violence
Nonprofits I Would Like to Collaborate With
Anything that will help teens realize thier potential, that they ARE someone worthy and cared about, something that helps them become productive NOT destructive
Projects I Need Help On
Out of the Darkness walk for Suicide awareness & prevention
Raising Suicide Awareness in the Community
Skills I Would Like to Learn
better communication skills, marketing, video technology


Comments (1)
I am so grateful that you are passionate about charities supporting Suicide prevention, I myself once tried to commit suicide. I am so glad I did not. I am grateful now because I realize that every moment is one to be thankful for. Keep up the good work and God Bless! <3
June 12, 2008 7:38




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