Day 54: Mostly Merlot

This evening, I was very fortunate to volunteer at Mostly Merlot. This is a fundraiser in Spokane that raises money for cancer patient care. The very newly crowned Miss Inland Empire, Miss Spokane and I  sold raffle tickets throughout the evening and were able to converse with the guests. The girls and I were also accompanied by Miss Spokane board members and Erica Rodarte, Miss Washington U.S. International!

The entire Spokane Club was decorated and used for this magnificent event. The venue itself was gorgeous and the dining room was beyond gorgeous. Guests were encouraged to mill about the silent auction rooms during cocktail hours and then enjoyed a scrumptious (smelling & looking at least) meal. All of the money raised this evening went to the incredible cause of cancer patient care. 

Hannah and I sold raffle tickets for a lovely wine cooler and- get this- 50 bottles of wine for the unheard of price of $20 a ticket. The tickets pretty much sold themselves.  

After our work was done, we all devoured a nice meal and Hannah and I shared a chocolate sin cake. :)  Just before I left for the evening, I was able to hear a women speak about her experience with the patient care, which took everything I had not to cry. It was amazing to hear how this immense amount of money was making a difference and touching people's lives. Overall, the night was such a great experience spent with friends, meeting new connections and raising money for an amazing cause! 

Goodnight & God bless,

Kailee 

Day 18: Supported EWU Girl's Rugby

This is only my second quarter at Eastern and I am overwhelmed by the plethora of activities a student can get involved in. Some are activities I encountered at my community college, but some are new and exciting. One, for example, is men's AND women's rugby!

I had a good amount of time between my classes, so I wandered over to the PUB with a classmate. And I am glad that I did, because I was presented with a great opportunity. At a table just inside the entrance was the women's rugby team trying to fundraise for the upcoming season. They were selling Krispy Kreme doughts by the dozen. Now, these scrumptious treats are not the healthiest, but the thought was tantalizing and there is always a chance to share.I say I was happy with the opportunity because I remember how hard I work when I fundraise and how much it means when someone does help me out.

Not only was I able support the girls and get a dozen doughnuts, but I was able to talk to the girls about the sport. There is a lot that I didn't know and I now would like to attend a game! You can learn more about this club sport by clicking here.

It is amazing what the outcome can be when you open your eyes, your heart and your mind to something new. You may just learn something and/or make new friends!

Have a random act of kindness you would like me to try? Comment below.

God bless, 

Kailee

On a health note: Yes, I am preparing for Miss Spokane and I am eating right. This does NOT mean I am starving myself or depriving my body. People have this postulated belief that pageant girls don't eat. My message for the day is girls you can still eat right and indulge a little. (i.e. 1 Krispy Kreme doughnut) Health is a lifestyle and it's all about moderation!