When you look at me, can you see what I have been through? If you knew the family that raised me, you probably wouldn't believe my struggles. Truth be told, I struggle and I'm not alone.
THERE IS MORE BEHIND THE SMILE:
What have you gone through that you haven't told anyone about? Is it because you are ashamed for the world to know? Or is it because you don't know where to go?
IT'S OKAY:
It is okay to seek help because I guarantee you, you are not alone. There are a lot of people battling with something: depression, life threatening diseases, learning disabilities, economic hardships, being an outcast, loneliness....the list goes on! BUT what's not okay is that we ignore that there is an issue.
I am all about raising awareness in the communities. Our communities starve because they lack knowledge and resources.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You can help by joining us on October 20, 2012 at Swank in Lumberton, North Carolina as we bring awareness to the communities. This is a free event for the public. We will have light refreshments for those that attend. We will have businesses, organizations, nonprofit organizations coming together to provide information on their products and their services.
REGISTER:
Everyone must register for this event. Please click on the link and come out and support!!!
Click the link: http://lumbertonnetwork.eventbrite.com/
VOLUNTEERS: If you need us to volunteer to help your event, please email us at: drogers.pit@gmail.com.
THANK YOU!!!
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
LUMBERTON, NC....Why NOT?
LUMBERTON, NC
"LIFTING THE SPIRITS....SPREADING THE AWARENESS"
I begin this blog with a smile, because I can have so many GREAT MEMORIES from my hometown. I can remember going to WH Knuckles on 41 where the teachers were allowed to spank your hands. I can remember my father personally making paddles for my teachers to use when I got out of hand. I can remember going to Carroll Middle School, playing on the playground, doubling up on the swings, my friends eating the food out of my lunch box that I didn't finished...I can remember going to Lumberton Junior High School and Lumberton High School being the "Class Clown"; "Who Would This Happen To" being in club pictures that I wasn't even apart of(LOL), The Lumberton Marching Band and The AWESOME Class of '97.
QUESTION: What are your greatest memories?
BUT THEN I GREW UP.....
Never forgetting where I came from and always wanting to give back to my community. Although moving away has brought great success, it is nothing like coming home to FAMILY. Over the past few years, coming home hasn't felt so great....going on FACEBOOK learning of all the things that are currently taking over Lumberton (Deaths, Killings, Robberies, Pregnancies, and the Spreading of STDs) and my heart is heavy. Every time I cross the line into NC, the atmosphere shifts and my heart is heavy.
SO.....WHAT DO I DO?
Instead of rushing on Facebook to see the "WHAT HAS HAPPENED NOW"...I find myself planning and developing ideas on things that will place me into the solution which.....
BRINGS ME TO TODAY....
I am hosting a fashion show called Lumberton's Runway Extravaganza. This is not your typical fashion show, but it is an all inclusive show that incorporates local talents, boutiques, models and organizations. I have networked in a manner that is bringing talents, designers, boutiques, models and groups to North Carolina because they trust in the vision. There are so many people that asked me why did I choose to bring the show to Lumberton. My reply,"Why not".... AND then there are those who have called, texted and inboxed to say thank you for bringing such an event at a time as this! Those individuals are the ones that keeps me striving.
JOIN ME....
I ask that you join me bringing Lumberton together and support one another!!! This should be one of many events that are planned that we all can join in and support. This event is about lifting the spirits of Lumberton, North Carolina and I think together we can do it!!!!
THE EVENTS:
We have planned a networking event on October 20, 2012 that is free to the public.
The Lumberton's Runway Extravaganza
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!
If at any time you need volunteers to make your event successful, please don't hestiate to give us a buzz.
WITH GREAT LOVE,
Debra Rogers
aka
HUMBLE BUTTERFLY
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