My first post! Yikes!

Hello! So I have been inspired by Miss Catherine (the lovely Exec. Dir of Project Smile) to create a blog to document the many wonderful activities involved with expanding a non-profit into new territory! I feel like Columbus:)

As with what Catherine does, I will post my experiences in supporting Project Smile and Catherine to continue growing and reaching out to bring more smiles each day:)

A little bit about me and how I got involved - back in 2005, on a very early and cold morning, I was on my way to go skiing sometime around 6a, and listening to the radio as usual. I happened to be listening to a local station, WJMN 94.5, during a segment where people in the community are interviewed about their organization and what's going on. Well I heard Catherine talking about how Project Smile got started and how the stuffed animals help the traumatized young kids - I was so on-board! I called Catherine later that day, and the rest is history I guess:)

After a few years of various involvement, whether it was promoting and attending different events or holding stuffed animals collections near my hometown of Tewksbury, MA - Catherine asked me to join the Board of Directors in 2009, where I have since increased my involvement and have been loving every minute of it.

The interesting thing about supporting Catherine and PS's mission - it that I get to share in the highs and lows, and I can truly say that the mission has touched my heart. I really look up to Catherine and admire all the hard work she puts in - she's so fabulous! And no, I am not a full-time PR guru, but snaps and bravo's to her and all of PS's AMAZING supporters for continuing the goal!

So what's next? Well my mission (should I choose to accept it - and I have!) is to help spread the word about Project Smile in the northern MA/NH region (and beyond!) NH is a really great state (it's where I currently live), and people are very supportive of their community! I'll be detailing everything and more that it takes to accomplish this mission!

Wish me good luck! I'll keep you posted (ha - get it? posted?)