I returned from Vegas yesterday after a 21 day adventure where we put on what is arguably the best Miss USA show there has ever been. I’m proud of my team, the contestants and everyone involved. We introduced fan voting for the first time in the 60 year history of the company and made television history with live, real-time interaction voting between the viewer and the live show, it was incredible.
Tomorrow I begin a short vacation before a stint in the Bahamas, Brazil, LA and then back to Sao Paulo, Brazil for Miss Universe in September. I’m fortunate to have the trust of my superiors to carry the responsibility I do and I always aim to make them look good for instilling that trust in me.
But, no matter where I am or what I do, the experiences I’ve had with Children International are the most humbling and rewarding of my life and always at the forefront of my mind. The system is simple. You take the most destitute poor children in the world, use $22.00 per month to provide an education and clothing, and you end up producing hard-working members of society.
In November of 2010, a group of us volunteered our time to travel to the Dominican Republic and shoot a few messages for the good people at Children.org. There is no scam just beautiful kids, who without Children International and people like you, would have no opportunity of removing themselves from the inevitable destitution that otherwise awaits.
I hope you enjoy our work, and help change the world. These pieces don’t do justice to how incredible the program is, but I hope they encourage you to think about how small the sacrifice is for you to make. www.children.org – $22.00 / month:
“Thank You” – is a speech delivered by students and graduates of the program. The woman who says doctor is a doctor and graduate of the program.
“Life or Coffee” – For less than the cost of 4 Starbucks coffee’s you can provide education, medical care, dental care, clothing, pride, love and opportunity. Blows me away how far so little can go.
“Where They Live” – The woman walking and picking up the child is telling her story of how her life changed.
