I Support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Cumming, GA

I'm so excited to share that I will be volunteering with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Cumming,GA!!

Volunteering with CHOA is a huge honor because I will be able to be a voice and figure to those kids that have to need the services of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. I am very fortunate to have good health. There are so many children in need and seeing these kids will help keep me grounded and focus on what really matters in life.

My first volunteer opportunity will be this Sunday, September 21st at Fowler Park for the Play at the Park event. I will be at the CHOA booth handing out brochures and playing games with the kids. Click here for more information about the event.

Next, I will be at the Cumming Fair on October 8th for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Night. We will have a patient parade and patients and families will ride rides for free!! For information on the Cumming Fair, click here.

I am so happy I can be part of these two events where I can help put a smile on kids faces.,



Lastly, I will be doing a Toiletry Drive for CHOA at school. I will be collecting toiletries for the ICU Hospitality program. This program is for families that have to unexpectedly spend the night at the hospital. It is nice to have some toiletries to freshen up after a long nights stay at the hospital.

I hope you can visit me at one of my events or even support the Toiletry Drive. If you like to support the Toiletry Drive, simply leave me a comment and I will email you back with further details.

Well, time for me to go to bed! Thanks for visiting my blog!!

Wrap Bead Bracelets

Hey guys,

Here's a quick post to show you my Wrap Bead Bracelets. I hope you can purchase one to help me raise the money I need for Nationals. Take a look at my slideshow and let me know which bracelet you would like. All the bracelets are customization.

To order email me at ccapre2001@gmail.com. In your email send us your wrist size, color beads you want and how many wraps. A wrap means how many times the bracelets wraps around your wrist.

1 wrap $7
2 wraps $14
3 wraps $21
4 wraps $28

Thanks!!

Off to Nationals 2014!!!!

I can't believe it's been 3 years since I have last posted a message on my blog. So much has happened in the past few years. Since I have a lot to catch up on, I figured I would post throughout the week and allow you to go through my journey on becoming National American Miss Georgia PreTeen 2014. Make sure to stop by during the week so continue to read my stories. 

Since my last competition in 2011, my family and I moved to Cumming, Georgia. During the last three years, all I ever wanted was to participate in NAM once again. I had so much fun in the NJ state competition and at Nationals in California. I made so many friends and learned how to overcome my shyness. Most importantly, I learned that when you set your goals, focus on achieving your goals and work hard, anything is possible. 

My first year in Georgia, my mom and I set a goal to raise the money I needed. Not knowing anyone in GA made it very difficult and we were unable to raise the money. Although I was disappointed, I didn't allow that bring me down nor to discourage me from trying again. So, I then set my mind to focus on my school work and in my second best passion, DRAMA!! 

I never thought I would LOVE drama so much!! My first play was Cinderella where I played the role of Perla. I loved being the mouse who helped Cinderella feel pretty even in her saddest moments. 

Perla in Cinderella

My second play was Narnia where I played the Christmas Elf. I won Best Camio Appearance in the states competition!

Cast of Narnia

I also spent a lot of time getting to know the girls in my small group at church by volunteering in several community projects and in our church retreats. But, during all this time, NAM has always been on my mind.

In January of 2014, once again, I asked my mom if I can participate in NAM. We then set another goal of raising the money I needed. This time, I thought if I make something and sell it, people would be more inclined to give me money for something in return. So, between my mom and I, we started to make wrap bead bracelets. We raised ALL the money by making these bracelets. Everyone loved them!!

I had one more play before the end of 7th grade. This time, I played the grandmother in Mulan.

I just love how I can transform myself into another character and feel as if everything outside from the lights, wardrobe changes and adrenaline you get from being on stage just disappears.