casa1.jpgSuch an honor yesterday to be part of Texas CASA's "Prevent Child Abuse Rally" in San Antonio yesterday. As much as I loathe that drive from Austin to San Antonio, it was very worth it...especially since the rain decided to hold off on us. And, what a lovely surprise to see my images all over these banners and brochures for their latest volunteer recruitment initiative.

Years ago, I used to work for Texas CASA managing the license plate program. It was all behind-the-scenes work, so I didn't really get the chance to see the kind of dedication and positive change brought about by all of these amazing volunteers who serve as a voice for abused or neglected children caught up in the system. But my word, this young man...

casa2.jpg...this young man had quite the story to tell. He's a CASA kid [he made the important distinction that he's not a 'former CASA kid' because once you're a CASA kid, you're always a CASA kid] and he spoke about the incredible difference his CASA volunteer made in his life. It was amazing to see the two of them together. During his speech, I just set my camera down. Honestly, I couldn't really see behind the tears that kept welling up. I was blown away by his confidence, his sense of humor, his humility, and his genuine appreciation for the kind of change a CASA volunteer can bring about in child's life.

Perhaps you can, too.

April 13, 2010

casa1.jpgSuch an honor yesterday to be part of Texas CASA's "Prevent Child Abuse Rally" in San Antonio yesterday. As much as I loathe that drive from Austin to San Antonio, it was very worth it...especially since the rain decided to hold off on us. And, what a lovely surprise to see my images all over these banners and brochures for their latest volunteer recruitment initiative.

Years ago, I used to work for Texas CASA managing the license plate program. It was all behind-the-scenes work, so I didn't really get the chance to see the kind of dedication and positive change brought about by all of these amazing volunteers who serve as a voice for abused or neglected children caught up in the system. But my word, this young man...

casa2.jpg...this young man had quite the story to tell. He's a CASA kid [he made the important distinction that he's not a 'former CASA kid' because once you're a CASA kid, you're always a CASA kid] and he spoke about the incredible difference his CASA volunteer made in his life. It was amazing to see the two of them together. During his speech, I just set my camera down. Honestly, I couldn't really see behind the tears that kept welling up. I was blown away by his confidence, his sense of humor, his humility, and his genuine appreciation for the kind of change a CASA volunteer can bring about in child's life.

Perhaps you can, too.


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