Pride, Gratitude, and Teammates

LLS, Cancer, Donation, Katy Ursta, Jaime Messina, hip hop

For a little over a week now I have been raising money for the LLS in honor of my friend and teammate Katy by rapping for people on my Facebook page. I have been having some serious feelings surface when I think about the fact that people are ACTUALLY donating for me to rap, and WHY I am doing it.



PRIDE

I have a serious sense of pride raising money for my teammate. I love the fact that I have her back, and I know she would have mine. It is one of my favorite things about coaching on the Dream Team. Yes this is our job, our careers, but it is something that I never would have even dreamed of. It is NOT every woman for themselves whether it's in our businesses or raising money for a cause. We have each others back, we are there for one another, and this is more than 'just a job'. It is a way of life...it is lifting each other up...helping each other reach goals...and living our purpose. Pride is what I am feeling as I rap for LLS. Pride in my team, Pride in my job, and Pride in my friend. 

GRATITUDE

I am also feeling some serious gratitude. So many of my friends, family, and even people I hardly know are donating just because they are good people. I am so grateful to have such amazing people in my life, I am grateful to be able to use social media to get our message out, and grateful for each and every one of you reading this. It also goes back to pride though because I am damn proud to know such amazing people!

   
MOTIVATED

Because of all your donations, I am feeling motivated. I plan on rapping my way all the way to Katy's goal of $100,000. 

 I want to thank all of you who already donated to our campaign, #EVERYSWEATMATTERS ! I can't believe that you all aren't sick of my rap videos yet, but I am glad that you aren't :) You guys are awesome, and I love you!


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