We did it. In three months, an amazing, successful event was put together, and student's lives will be changed for.ever. I couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect night. Over 150 people came and showed their support, thousands of dollars were raised, the kids absolutely nailed all of their performances, and most importantly, they were able to feel the love of others who want them to succeed in their lives.
The day after the event, a huge weight felt like it had been lifted off of my shoulders. I cried, I thanked God, and I immediately made a plan for the next year. Friends, some pretty amazing, life changing, and huge things are around the corner.
This is my passion.
Get ready for an explosion of pictures...but hey, I feel like this event deserves them :)
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THANK YOU to my main event sponsor San Tan Ford!
Setting up one of the many silent auction tables.
Dear Helpers, You ROCKED it @ the event. THANK YOU. So much.
Going through the program with Shannon from Sassy Soiree Event Planning
She helped me so much.
Every table had a mason jar with students pictures in it, and another one with a candle
The Cesar Chavez drum line lined the walkway, leading people in. It was ROCKIN.
A HUGE Thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes, Mind Over Batter, and Starbucks!!
Some pretty fellow bloggers who came to support <3
My MC for the night, Miss Britanee Perkins-Former Miss Black Arizona.
So perfect.
Husband whispering words of support. I couldn't do this without him.
One of my favorite moments-A student's mom bought a raffle ticket and won the grand prize for a stay in Mexico.
When I was flipping through pictures of the night (since I had to assign husband to take them) I came across this one of MY DAD. With a tutu. On His Head. And Yes, it was a silent auction item.
Me with my Mama.
Lots of thanks to the Ocotillo Golf Resort, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Science Center, Baskin Robbins Tempe, Coach and Willie's, Guedo's, The Rose and Crown, Pei Wei, Modern Cupcake, and to all others who donated products and time.
We are still taking money donations, and would be so grateful for your contribution to help us reach our $20,000 goal. Email me at ashley.theshineproject@gmail.com for donations and questions.
"Only a life lived for others, is a life worthwhile."
38 comments:
Great job Ashley! It looks like an awesome event. I would have loved to be there.
This is such an awesome thing you're doing!! I'm so proud of you & I don't even know you! (: Congrats on it alL!
Chrissy @ ForMamas
Absolutely amazing you just never fail to amaze me.
Congratulations!
I organized a lot of tennis tournaments (even ATP tournaments) in our family run tennis club here in Budaors, Hungary so I now how much effort, organization and patience it needs to be able to exhale freely and relieved at the end.
You did a great job! It looks like it turned out amazingly!! I wish I could have been there!
Well done, Ashley! It is so neat to see a successful blogger using her platform for such amazing purposes!
What a great portrayal of a great night! I am so blessed to have been a part of such a beautiful evening. You have so much to be proud of Ashley! It was so evident how much you love and care for the future of these students...we could all see just how much love you have for them, and how much love they have for you. Wish there were more people like you! It was so wonderful meeting you!!
Congratulations on raising so much money for a cause you truly care about! That's amazing, and it looks like you had a blast while doing it!
Yay! I feel so proud of you and we've never met, isn't that funny?! What a great thing you did, Congrats!!! And KEEP IT UP. :)
You're amazing!!! Congrats on such a successful event!!! :)
YOU are amazing Ashley! SO proud of you! YOu have a heart of gold!
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and those kids! I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments...even though we haven't met lol! Well done! :)
This is so amazing - my heart was leaping as I was looking through the pictures. What an amazing heart you have, Ashley! Such an inspiration :)
Ashley, absolutely AMAZING! I was eager to see photos from the event!
everything looks amazing! so glad it was a success! such a sweet picture of your hubby whispering encouragement. and love that quote at the end.
you amaze me! you are a blessing ashley! so glad it went well. can't wait to see what's next for you.
xoxo
Looks like an amazing time! Great job. It's inspiring to see and hear how you're practically reaching out to help others and shine God's light. Keep shining girl!
It was an AMAZING event! So glad I was there :) XO
It looks like it went wonderfully! Congrats! What a huge accomplishment. I am so inspired by you!
It was absolutely amazing. So blessed that I could be there! xoxo!
Ahhhh! That's my tutu! How funny is that?!
You are an angel, Ashley! This is absolutely fantastic. Great job! :) I'm always left in awe each time I read about your project. Congratulations! Hope I get to meet you someday if I ever visit the US. :)
♥♥ Megann of STYLE SURGERY
Oh yeah, your parents are so adorable! That photo of your dad made me smile. :p And I see you got it from your mama! Heehee
♥♥ Megann of STYLE SURGERY
This is amazing!!!! You are going to do so many wonderful things, God bless you for being such a breath of fresh air. We need more people like this in the world. Looks like the event was a hit!!
You did such an amazing job with the event, it was great! I'm still disappointed that I got so lost trying to get there, but I am glad I was still able to help out!
Ashley!! So happy it was such a huge success! You're amazing!! Keep up the good (and uber-inspiring) work! :)
Ohh, it seemed like you had the time of your life. I wish I could have been there :):):)
This made me teary eyed. That's right, only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. You're not alone in your quest to give these children a bright future.
WOW ash... this looks AMAZING! what a lovely event you put on (: I wish I could have been there, next year, I WILL! I'm so happy for you and your cause... those kids are so lucky to have you in their lives (: Congratulations, again, and you looked beautiful in your outfit
Awesome work Ashley!! Looks like it turned out perfectly :D
YOU! are such an inspiration to me. I love that you make a plan, and just go do it. Helping others is my passion, it makes my heart swell and I am in the process of planning some things myself! Thanks for being an inspiration! The event looks great, wish I could have came.
so blessed to be there!
it was incredible!
can't wait for next year!
Amazing! I'm so proud of you!
I'm so proud of you keep it up...
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It looks like it turned out to be an AMAZING time! Wish I was closer so I could have been there!
congratulations, Ashley! You're one amazing woman. :]
Looks like it was AMAZING!!! Hopefully it'll work out where I can come next year! ;)
You look so happy! You can tell where your joy comes from - serving the beautiful people!!
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