On Friday night, I had the opportunity to serve as a volunteer at the Teens With a Purpose (TWP) event being held in Norfolk, Virginia. TWP's mission is to provide young people with a platform to empower their peers to use their voices, their energy, and their abilities to demonstrate the power to effect personal change, improve the lives of others, and foster a more knowledgeable community that is more invested in both themselves and each other using the arts and through peer-led programs and events. Emphasize education on and prevent of the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Provide a nonjudgmental, safe, environment for self expression for all young people.
The evening was filled with awards, speeches and fundraisers including a live auction, conducted by Al Roker of NBC. The evening celebrate all of the efforts and accomplishments made by the teens and the adults. Congratulations to everyone!
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The following morning found me up early and on the road to Richmond to assist in the Richmond Heart Walk and Go Red. What a great day for a heart healthy walk! There were hundreds, if not a thousand or more, walkers ready to take on the 3 mile course and fight for heart health.
I was able to spend the day with Jessica, Miss Pre-teen Virginia International. She is such a delight and it was fun to see her interact and educate others about being heart healthy by simply having fun and staying active.
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Get out and get moving so that you can be heart healthy! To find out more, visit the American Heart Association link on the right.
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