Today, thanks to @HollySpanger and the Wallace Journal, I found out about 31 Day Blogging Challenge hosted by The Nester. I've decided to find a topic and give it a try! So here is goes, stay tuned for more!
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1 in 5 children in the United States is at risk for hunger.
Among African-Americans and Latinos, it’s 1 in 3. According to dosomething.org, 40% of food is thrown out in the US each year, ($165 billion worth). All of this uneaten food could feed 25 million Americans. September is National Hunger Action Month and I’m wondering, what are you going to do to help fight hunger? We live in the richest country in the world, why do we struggle to feed our citizens? So what can you do to help? After sharing my thoughts reflection on the Washington Post article, written about the cost of showing livestock, I was overwhelmed and extremely excited about the positive feedback I received from people who read my blog. I received emails, messages, texts, and phone calls from friends, family, and people I had never met before. My post was shared on Facebook over 90 times; it was tweeted, and even shared with the Washington Post. I once again realized how amazing the livestock industry is. With all the comments and positive feedback, I really enjoyed reading what everyone thought of the article and how showing lifestock has impacting them. My favorite two stories are shown below:
Did you read the Washington Post article “Swine for sale: How kids’ livestock shows became a cutthroat (and expensive” business)”, that focuses on the negative part of showing livestock? I don't recommend it. An article that mentions that the most expensive pig always wins is not an article that you should spend your time reading.
"Escorting me tonight is my dad, Tim Marek. I can't ask for a better hero and role model. Raising four girls, you can all imagine how interesting his life can be. Let's be honest, how many men do you see that can rock a pig tie?
Although this picture is just of a pig and a sunset, I believe it is a great representation of the Junior Swine Show Program, in more ways than one. It shows the time spent with an animal and teaches kids to be determined, hard working, patient, proud, and humble. That pig will be exhibited in a show that gives the exhibitor the opportunity to experience many great things. That pig is the reason for many friendships, memories, family moments, tears, laughs, miles spent on the road, meals eaten with people across the country and across the world, competitions, wins, losses, and fun. Those experiences are priceless and any person who has ever shown a pig has experienced this. The sunset stands for a bright future ahead and represents the idea that days will end but new days will also come. Some kids may leave the livestock industry and others will run the livestock industry. No matter what their future holds, we do know that the livestock industry had an impact in their lives, and it all started with one pig.
This summer I am back and forth between my family’s home and my college town. Although my college town is quiet and relaxing, living here without my sorority being open just isn’t the same. This past school year, when I would arrive back at school after days at home, I would often stop at the Alpha Gamma Delta House even before I would unpack at my dorm room. Walking into the house and hearing hellos and seeing smiling faces would automatically make me feel at home.
You're put on this earth for a reason, find that reason. Every day I try to do something to make a difference is someone's life. Whether it be a simple hello, a smile, or volunteering to make a impact. Recently I found this awesome website called Sevenly, which donates seven dollars for every item they sell. Each week a new charity is selected and a special line of clothing is offered. Sevenly has raised $3,603,948 & helped 1,063,589 people Why does this matter? Because not only does the money help people from across the world, charities in the United States also benefit. My four year old cousin has autism, which is often a challenge for my parents and family. I love when April 2nd comes around and I can proudly wear my "Shine a Light on Autism" shirt that was purchased from Sevenly. Not only can I support my cousin, but the money was donated to autism research. This morning, Carson was featured on the front page of the Kansas City Star because of his improvement in learning. Kansas City Star Autism Article- Carson Stacy At the age of four Carson spoke his first words. Thanks to various programs, he is also able to use an iPad to communicate. The newspaper article does an excellent job of explaining his process of learning. Thanks to certain charities and hard working people, my cousin is beginning communicate. Because someone made an effort to make a difference, they changed not only one four-year old's lives but the lives of his family and friends. I challenge you to do something today that will make a difference in someone's life. |
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