Looking Forward to Our 2014 Spring Luncheon
World Renowned Keynote Speaker and author of 3 books, Mimi Kirk will be our guest speaker at the Spring Luncheon.
At age 69 Mimi went to the doctor and they told her that her cholesterol and blood pressure were high, she had arthritis in her hands, and was on a bunch of pills that were supposed to cure all of her ailments. When they didn’t work like she expected, she knew she had to do something different .
She wanted a quality life, so she changed many aspects of her life, especially eating habits, attitude and vision. She went back to the doctor a few months later and her cholesterol had dropped 26 points, her blood pressure was normal and there was no arthritis in her hands.
Her speech will be on improving our self esteem, attitude, way of life, reducing pain and increasing energy!
At age 69 Mimi went to the doctor and they told her that her cholesterol and blood pressure were high, she had arthritis in her hands, and was on a bunch of pills that were supposed to cure all of her ailments. When they didn’t work like she expected, she knew she had to do something different .
She wanted a quality life, so she changed many aspects of her life, especially eating habits, attitude and vision. She went back to the doctor a few months later and her cholesterol had dropped 26 points, her blood pressure was normal and there was no arthritis in her hands.
Her speech will be on improving our self esteem, attitude, way of life, reducing pain and increasing energy!
CONGRATULATIONS to Our Winners!
Women's Opportunity Awards
Jina P. Deutsch – First Place Winner
Jina is the divorced mother of a 5 year old disabled son. Jina is currently attending Southwestern College and San Diego State University studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work. She intends to have a career as a licensed clinical social worker.
Jina was born in a small village in Columbia. Her life story is one of suffering, overcoming seemingly unbeatable odds and succeeding. Raised in extreme poverty by her grandmother, she left home at 17 and headed for Bogota where she was able to obtain a secretarial position. She married a man twice her age and moved to America where she had a son. Her son was diagnosed with autism and she divorced her husband. She alone has been caring for special needs son while attending school and maintaining minimum wage employment. Her daily difficult choices range between paying for rent, utilities, food, clothing, school supplies and putting gas in her car to get to school.
Jina is the divorced mother of a 5 year old disabled son. Jina is currently attending Southwestern College and San Diego State University studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work. She intends to have a career as a licensed clinical social worker.
Jina was born in a small village in Columbia. Her life story is one of suffering, overcoming seemingly unbeatable odds and succeeding. Raised in extreme poverty by her grandmother, she left home at 17 and headed for Bogota where she was able to obtain a secretarial position. She married a man twice her age and moved to America where she had a son. Her son was diagnosed with autism and she divorced her husband. She alone has been caring for special needs son while attending school and maintaining minimum wage employment. Her daily difficult choices range between paying for rent, utilities, food, clothing, school supplies and putting gas in her car to get to school.
Jesse Michelle Kuneff – Second Place Winner
Jesse is the mother of two children ages 7 and 13 and has a disabled mother. Jesse is currently attending National University working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. She also works full time in an administrative position in a Headstart Preschool Program.
Due to physical disabilities, she has gone through life having to overcome stereotypes and has had to prove her abilities even more so than a typical looking woman.
Jesse is the mother of two children ages 7 and 13 and has a disabled mother. Jesse is currently attending National University working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. She also works full time in an administrative position in a Headstart Preschool Program.
Due to physical disabilities, she has gone through life having to overcome stereotypes and has had to prove her abilities even more so than a typical looking woman.
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Paramdeep T. (Last name withheld by request/no photo) – Third Place Winner
Paramdeep is the mother of two children (ages withheld by request) and is currently a student at San Diego Miramar College and intends to transfer to a 4 year program. She wants to become a teacher and/or work with children. Recently separated, Paramdeep realized that her lack of formal education was a roadblock to her being able to provide a better future for herself and her children. |
Violet Richardson Award
Jenna Nastrini
Throughout high school, Jenna Nastrini, a Senior at Cathedral Catholic High School has been actively involved with Build A Miracle. BAM is a grass roots non-profit organization based in Scripps Ranch that has built over 170 homes for extremely needy families in Tijuana. In 2013, Jenna singlehandedly raised over $14,000 to both build and furnish a three bedroom home for a family of seven that had been previously living in extremely dire conditions. Jenna started the fund with $1,000 of her own money that she earned teaching dance to young girls. She then received over 60 donations from family, friends, teachers, neighbors, coaches and classmates. Previously living in a one-room makeshift shack with no doors, warm water, plumbing and a dirt floor, the Vasquez family now sleeps in a safe, warm, furnished three-bedroom home. Prior to November 17, 2013, none of the Vasquez children had ever slept in their own bed or taken a shower. They used an outdoor hose. "Their wildest dream became a reality thanks to the kindness and support of so many people that were eager to help", shared Jenna. "This was the most meaningful experience of my life." In her free time Jenna is the captain of the Varsity Dance Team at Cathedral Catholic High School and is also actively involved in the school Campus Ministry program. For more information about Build A Miracle, visit www.buildamiracle.net.
Throughout high school, Jenna Nastrini, a Senior at Cathedral Catholic High School has been actively involved with Build A Miracle. BAM is a grass roots non-profit organization based in Scripps Ranch that has built over 170 homes for extremely needy families in Tijuana. In 2013, Jenna singlehandedly raised over $14,000 to both build and furnish a three bedroom home for a family of seven that had been previously living in extremely dire conditions. Jenna started the fund with $1,000 of her own money that she earned teaching dance to young girls. She then received over 60 donations from family, friends, teachers, neighbors, coaches and classmates. Previously living in a one-room makeshift shack with no doors, warm water, plumbing and a dirt floor, the Vasquez family now sleeps in a safe, warm, furnished three-bedroom home. Prior to November 17, 2013, none of the Vasquez children had ever slept in their own bed or taken a shower. They used an outdoor hose. "Their wildest dream became a reality thanks to the kindness and support of so many people that were eager to help", shared Jenna. "This was the most meaningful experience of my life." In her free time Jenna is the captain of the Varsity Dance Team at Cathedral Catholic High School and is also actively involved in the school Campus Ministry program. For more information about Build A Miracle, visit www.buildamiracle.net.