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One of the things that continues to amaze me about

One of the things that continues to amaze me about fundraising for @gwendolynsplayground is witnessing the magic from giving people the opportunity to say YES! Over the last few years, the amount of generosity at each of our events has been simply incredible. From heavily discounted essentials to fully donated support. These people are so hardworking and very busy in their personal and professional lives and, yet, time and again they continue to show up for us to help make inclusive play a reality. Our next event ~ Butterfly Ball Deux 🦋🦋 is on November 12th and once again kindness is already so beautifully sprinkled all around it. Tables will go on sale publicly this week and we expect will once again sell out quickly. If you plan to join us for the magic be sure to get your guests together and be ready.

So much gratitude for all these vendors involved in our last three events:

✨ Catering: @duocatering

✨ Decor: @teenyz; @bellavistadesigns

✨ Dessert Cart: @wild_heart_events

✨ Florals: @toastsantabarbara; @tylerspeier

✨ MC: @andrewbfirestone

✨ Photography: @kaciejeanphoto; @jenniferyauphotography

✨ Venues donated by: Pirozzi family, Twining and Winn families, @santabarbarazoo

✨ Wine: @artistewinery; @fessparkerwinery; @jaffurswinecellars

It takes a village and I’m so grateful for all those who choose to be part of NEVER GIVE UP.

Often the best advocate is the “Little Advocate.

Often the best advocate is the “Little Advocate.” Empowering apparel for kind humans - 💯% of profit donated!

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Does someone you love have a new diagnosis or diff

Does someone you love have a new diagnosis or difficult challenge? Most of us don’t know what to do, where to start, how to help. Saying, “Let me know if you need anything,” isn’t useful. Do these 5 things instead. NeverGiveUp.org

VOTE. Our voices matter. Every election is shaped

VOTE. Our voices matter. Every election is shaped by those who show up to participate. Vote. Vote. Vote. Fight for what you believe and NEVER GIVE UP.

✨NEW✨ NEVER GIVE UP. Vintage Motel Key Chains

✨NEW✨ NEVER GIVE UP. Vintage Motel Key Chains in pink, teal, and black. Shop our all latest styles and stock up for the year. Spend $150+ and receive a FREE just released NGU Keychain - a perfect charm for keys, purses, and backpacks.

Life takes balance, practice, and NEVER GIVE UP.

Life takes balance, practice, and NEVER GIVE UP.

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This weekend I had the pleasure of being part of a

This weekend I had the pleasure of being part of a beautiful garden party organized by @catherinemasi and hosted at the home of Lois and @laura.capps. Cath loves to host gatherings that bring women together to nurture community, kindness, and appreciation of one another. And, this event supported @gwendolynsplayground ~ Santa Barbara’s first inclusive playground. Cath asked @meghan_lehman_music to sing and play guitar, local businesses to donate to a thoughtfully curated silent auction, offered individually packaged delicious meals for each of us, and invited me to speak and share our family’s story and why we are building Gwendolyn’s Playground. An absolutely remarkable $2,000 was raised in one afternoon!!! Simply incredible and such a testament to the power we each possess in making a difference in this world!!! Thank you Cath for your bright light and generous spirit. And thank you to all those who attended and donated, including these lovely businesses:

@follyhome @paradisefoundsb @thesantabarbaracompany @jessicamaherphotography @covenandcloche @lightandmuse @cosmic_harmony_healing @revel.aesthetics

Everyone can make a difference and it feels so good when you do!!! 🌈💫💜☀️🌻

#makeadifference #bethegood

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Work Hard
Dream Big
NEVER GIVE UP.

7 years earth side, 7 years gone. Life and death a

7 years earth side, 7 years gone. Life and death are symbiotic and yet we rarely explore death until we are forced to. Grief teaches if we allow it. This is what I’ve learned from losing you.

Time does not heal all wounds. Life’s big experiences stay with us and mold who we become. It is up to us to do the hard work so we can learn from it and grow with it.

It is our body’s instinct to reject and recoil from the hurt of processing death. Welcoming the experience and receiving the journey opens us to truly living.

The dark suffocates us to expose the brilliance of the night’s sky.

The pain allows us to recognize suffering in others. We are interconnected in this human experience. We are never alone.

Compassion for ourselves through struggle opens us to the power of simple human kindness.

Love never dies. Leaning into love disarms the grip of pain. And love breeds more love.

Regardless of how long, life is incredibly short. Cultivate what brings peace and joy now. Don’t wait.

It will always be a privilege to be your mother, to share your story, and it is a choice I get to make every day to channel love and pain into positive change for the future.

NEVER GIVE UP.

#mynevergiveup #gwendolynstrong #love

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