A Cause Close to My Heart...

My hometown was recently rocked to it's core by a tragic event. A van drove into a grade six classroom and sadly one girl passed away. Two girls are still in the hospital with extensive injuries. I think the whole town has stood back and began to re-evaluate what they believe and where they are in their lives.

I am so proud to say that I'm from St. Paul. The amount of people that have opened their hearts to these kids and their families and the school staff is unbelievable. Sometimes we become so consumed with our little lives that it takes a tragic turn of events to take stock and realize that we have to help our neighbours out when they're in need.

A group of incredible ladies is organizing an auction in support of the three families affected. While two girls remain in hospital, their families are going to have a lot of costs to cover. We need to help these families out. 

It's a cause close to my heart, because when I was three years old, I was injured in a car accident and sustained a spinal cord injury. This year actually marks the 25th anniversary of the accident, and if I can pay it forward the way that my family was helped in the months after my injury, I will. That's why I'm donating a session, which includes a disc of the high resolution images, and a $100 print credit. 

Oh, and did I mention they're auctioning off a guitar signed by the Biebs??? Yeah, they are. So because my birthday is today, I'm asking everyone to go like this page on facebook and when the auction is announced, go bid on something...it doesn't even have to be my session. Bid on whatever you want, but just bid. Help these families so that one day they can pay it forward!

Have a great weekend everyone!