September 4, 2010
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
Monday I became president of Change Collegian Network
http://www.changeyourcampus.com/www.changeyourcampus.net/index.html
It was one of those step-in-and-fill-a-need kind of things. Very exciting.
Tuesday I fought with a sabre and won.
Wednesday I started a webpage for Walk for Life (I am running for life–a 5k). Donate if you would like!
http://www.firstgiving.com/rachelwinzeler
Thursday I boxed a golden gloves champion and didn’t die.
Friday I donated my hair to Locks of love. 10 inches.
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Today I am putting together some information about Brazil.
In September, while in the United States we are celebrating Labor Day, In Brazil they are preparing for Independence Day, which is September 7th. Independence Day is a town-wide parade with almost everyone participating. The parade lasts for hours while each school or group (Living Stones marches as the group representing PETI) through the main street of town. I got to march along with them last year.
September’s focus at Living Stones is on being a good citizen and what that requires. When I called Patricia last Tuesday, she was happy because the food had just arrived, so they would be able to have Living Stones that week. But her big concern is Children’s day.
October 12, Children’s day, is one of biggest holidays in Brazil. Since they do not traditionally celebrate Halloween in Brazil, consider it the equivalent (without the spirits connotation, the fact it is for children when they receive something). Imagine trying to dress up, and being told you were not good enough. Imagine everyone at school talking about how they would get lots of candy, and then laughing at you when you said you wanted to go trick or treating as well.
Most of the children in the Living Stones program will not celebrate Children’s day—most of them never have—since their parents cannot afford to buy them presents. For the past two years, Living Stone’s has received special donations from strangers to provide for a party—complete with clowns, candy, hot dogs, cotton candy, bounce house, trampoline, and games. It is something the children look forward to all year long. We do not know where the funding will come from for this year’s party, but if you would like to be a part of making this possible, please donate, and make note of your desire to have it go towards the Living Stone’s Children’s day celebration.
God bless you, and may you have a wonderful Labor day weekend!
Comments (1)
Sounds like an awesome opportunity and that you’re enjoying it plenty already!
I used to donate hair to Locks of Love, inspiring several other to along the way. It’s a great cause. I wish I could still do it, but I just couldn’t handle the long hair anymore due to headaches. But I’m so glad to hear when others are doing it 
Have a great rest of the weekend!