Letters from Participants

Mrs. Barbara Jones,

I don't know how to thank you enough for the opportunity that you provided me with by allowing me to attend your camp. The "Be The Best You" Camp taught me more than I have ever learned, and made me realize how important my family and education are. I met so many great people and made many new friendships. I would just like to thank you for changing my outlook on life and touching the lives of 250 girls. Your tremendous effort and work was greatly appreciated. By going to the elementary school and nursing home, I found the true meaning of happiness. I have always enjoyed working with special needs children at my own school, but seeing those girl's faces and the smiles on the faces of the girls at camp gave me a sense of peace that I have never felt before in my entire life. I am already starting my own service projects at home and am enjoying every minute of it. I am the captain of my cheerleading squad and have gotten all of them to agree to visiting the nursing homes and hospitals with me. It would be my dream to attend the camp again, but as a counselor. I saw the impact the counselors had on their girls and would love to have that opportunity myself. I will never forget the love and guidance that you have shown me. I love you so much and thank you for loving me. I can't wait to be the "has been" at my local Jr. Miss pageant and share my experiences with this camp. I feel like I am capable of changing people's lives and that has been a dream of mine since I was a child. Thank you again for everything. I promise I will never forget all that you have taught me and will always strive to be a "keeper of the flame."

With all my heart,

Cynthia