Are you ready to get dirty?

Back in May, when I had the opportunity to speak at the Queendom Tea event, I met the lovely Shana Williams. Svelte, beautiful, and very glamorous I was enamored with her effervescent personality and willingness to assist.

We briefly visited and she inquired about being a blood donor and where to go in her home-state of Delaware. Of course I directed her to my friends at the Blood Bank of Delmarva - I am proud to state that since that visit in May she has been a donor twice and from our last exchange I think she may even do platelets or double red next time - Go Shana! Now, that's just the background to this little bit of happy news ~

Life myself, Shana comes with an appreciation of all things that sparkle, glitter, and just all around glamorous. So naturally, I was highly intrigued when I saw that she and her friends had created team "Divalicious" for the Delaware Mud Run. Seriously? Shana, in a mud run? I suggested a shower cap with rhinestones to cover her hair, but I digress.

The Delaware Mud Run is a benefit for the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware and all funds raised will be donated to this fund. How amazing is that? Shana is now a regular donor AND she, along with her friends, are raising funds/awareness for a blood disorder. To most that might seem like another fundraiser on another day - but to me it just speaks volumes to the small things that we can do to enhance the lives of others living with life-threatening blood disorders - whether it's a simple blood donation or participating in events like the Mud Run.

Be sure to check out the Mud Run by visiting www.delawaremudrun.com - PLEASE NOTE Team Divalicious is in 2nd place as of today - donate and send them into the #1 slot!!