Week 8 Recap - March of Dimes Kick Off, Birthday Magic, GBLAX, Suicide Prevention Walk and the Grace Foundation

Week 8 was a busy week of volunteering! 

On Tuesday, February 21st, I attended the kick of event for the March of Dimes - March for Babies.  This is my 6th year being involved in the March of Dimes. It is such a critical organization and how can you not want to help babies??  I have taken the lead role with my company in organizing walkers and day-of event details.  Family and friends, if you are interested in joining our walk team, please register here.

Want to see what March for Babies is all about? Click
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P_dFD0J47I to see the video or visit
http://www.marchforbabies.org/

On Friday, February 24th, I volunteered with the local Granite Bay Lacrosse League and helped out at their practices.  The weather was gorgeous and I had a fun time watching the kids.  GBLAX will be hosting a Crab and TriTip dinner in a couple weeks.  If you are interested in attending please see details below.

Granite Bay Lacrosse

2012 Annual Dinner & Auction

(TICKETS SALES ARE ONLINE ONLY)
10 March 2012 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Lutheran Church Event Center
6365 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, Ca.

Buy $50 Individual Tickets Here

On Sunday, February 26th, I spent the day at The Grace Foundation.  This is my 4th time out at the ranch and had the privilege in taking a course in Natural Horsemanship.  This course is one of the steps I must take as a volunteer to progress into leadership roles within the organization.  It was a lot of fun working with the horses.  There are a ton of volunteer opportunties coming up.  If you are interested, click here.

Throughout the week, I was also doing administrative work for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Volunteer Center of Sacramento.  I am coordinating the "Out of the Darkness Walk" for the AFSP which will take place later this year.  In addition, I coordinated volunteers for Birthday Magic here in Sacramento.  One of my volunteers for Birthday Magic sent me an email yesterday.  She said:

"Good morning, Melanie.  I attended the Birthday MAGIC party on Friday.  I have to tell you, that was one of my favorite volunteer events, ever.  I will definitely be attending monthly.  Thank you for bringing such a great opportunity to the Volunteer site."

It is so awesome to hear feedback and know that my efforts are making an impact and encouraging volunteerism in those I have been able to reach.

Thank you!!!