Ballroom Blitz - Time to Volunteer Again

Well I can’t believe this is the third year for the “Ballroom Blitz”. I had been asked by Robin to coordinate volunteers again for this wonderful program.

We have a dress drive and collect brand new or gently used Prom Dresses for girls that are less fortunate otherwise. Costs for one night of prom and graduating can be quite costly and those girls that work very hard, financially challenged family…miss out.

I could reinvent the wheel by retyping my thoughts on this, why I believe in it so strongly and why I volunteer my time and $….but I’ll sum it up by an interview I just recently gave. If you can…please donate today…whether your time, cash donations or a dress will make a difference.

*******my interview******

I like the opportunity of giving back to young girls and my community.

My mom was a single mom and tried her best to give me every opportunity I could. Unfortunately, we didn’t have things like this and I didn’t go to my prom.

I’m proud to be part of something like because I can watch it from it’s infancy period and grow. I’m amazed at the growth, success and increase in awareness and donations in the last three years alone. I’m grateful to be part of it and coordinate the volunteers. I look forward to see how big the Ballroom Blitz organization is in 10 years even!

Actually, it’s sad that parents and families are in the financial situation they are and that there’s the need for Ballroom Blitz at all. However, the girl’s work hard and every girl, no matter what financial background deserve to celebrate their successes and probably have to work even harder to get there. They should be able to enjoy that one special night and not be segregated. They deserve it as much as anyone else…if not more for the challenges they face. I just hope they remember and give back and the “pay it forward” system. All good things come back around.

I realize we’re not saving the world but we’re changing one. We’re giving back and ensuring the girls know they’re special and deserve to be princesses for more than just a day. I hope this empowers them as they enter College, University or the work force.