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Thanks to all Maryvale Angels
A gigantic THANK YOU to all of the angels that sponsored donated and volunteered to give the girls of Maryvale a Merry Christmas.........
It was so wonderful to meet some of the sponsors, so glad you could see it first hand. For those of you who were not their, here is a recap of the days festivities. The Girls of Maryvale's Christmas party was a huge success. D.J. Dominic, M.C. David and dancer Susie brought their amazing energy to the room with great music, fun games and tons of dancing. The laughter came to a roar when Santa greeted the girls and handed out each gift and got to take a keepsake picture of themselves with Santa. It truly was a rewarding moment to witness the delight in the girls faces when they opened their Christmas presents, their eyes grew big and their smiles grew wide, some even shouted out with joy and ran to a friend to share what they had gotten. It truly was an amazing site to see.
Without your help, Christmas would have not come to the Girls of Maryvale. So, thank you all for your generous gifts and a special thank you to all who lent a helping hand on the day of the event.
Wishing you and your families a year of joy and happiness, good health and prosperity. We look forward to next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BookPALS is a unique all-volunteer literacy program. Professional actors visit public elementary schools in local neighborhoods to read aloud to children every week. The world of literacy and literature is then opened to these children by the very people who can make books come alive through their talent and training.
Thanks to this program I have had the pleasure of reading at many local schools, libraries and venues that sponsor special events like Dr. Seuss's birthday!
 My next venture will take me to Stoner Ave. Elementary School. We the Children, a special program of BookPALS, makes reading and writing a first person experience for children attending schools in at-risk communities. Each child involved has the opportunity to write and illustrate his/her own family story. Throughout this semester long project I, along with many other volunteers, will be guiding the students as they create their books. Finished books are bound and include a photo and personal biography of the child/author. Two copies of each book are published: one for the child to take home, and one for the child's school library. We the Children is a memorable experience for each child and parent. They build self-confidence, pride, and a greater understanding of their families.
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Volunteers needed: December 26, 2004 Tsunami Relief
"Hi Phi Phi is a community-based initiative of local Koh Phi Phi residents and non-Thais, working to help the people of Phi Phi rebuild their lives after the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004. Islanders and volunteers have worked side by side to clean streets and reefs, repair homes and bring back smiles to Thailand's most beautiful tropical paradise. Although much long-term work remains ahead, Phi Phi is back on its feet and ready for business."
I was blessed with the opportunity of volunteering under this program during my downtime while filming in Thailand. It was a life changing experience that I will cherish forever. If you have the opportunity, even if only for a day, "that's all it takes, but a difference it makes."
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On Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 pm Amie will be participating in the Celebrity Bowling Classic at the West Covina Bowl, on behalf of the American Heart Association and the Lytle Foundation. If you’re in the neighborhood stop by and say hello.
Donate to The American Red Cross
On Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 pm Amie will be participating in the Celebrity Bowling Classic at the West Covina Bowl, on behalf of the American Heart Association and the Lytle Foundation. If you’re in the neighborhood stop by and say hello.
Donate to The Toys For Tots
Donate to The Lupus Foundation
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