Organizing this carnival has been an absolutely amazing experience. Living in NYC and it's chaotic lifestyle we at times tend to forget how incredible New Yorkers really are.
Throughout the last 3 weeks so many amazing people, some new in my life, have gathered together to make a special contribution to NYC kids in a time when it's needed most. It's so great experiencing the best of NYC and meeting people that truly care about their community and most importantly the children of our future.
I still cannot believe that I went through with organizing this carnival in 3 weeks. I kept questioning what it was exactly I thought I was doing. I managed to keep the end goal in perspective every time I questioned myself. It's not easy carrying your day to day life, juggling a full-time career, loved ones and much more so everyone questions how I manage. The honest truth is, I have no idea. I'm not going to lie. At the end of most nights when I'm in the midst of organizing an event I end up completely drained. However, I have come to realize that when you love what you do it's so easy to handle. Some how, the adrenaline that flows through you when carrying out something you're passionate about keeps you moving at full speed ahead.
So much has happened in 3 weeks.
MEDIA
- NY1 approved the event for the community and posted details on their calendar
- Time Out New York Magazine
- approved the event and posted details on their site
- requested authorization to include the event in CBS' "Best Bets" (I'm hoping our last minute press release was suffice)
- Time Out New York Kids Newsletter included details
- Exolimited wrote up an article about the event and my cause (http://exolimited.com/lifestyle/35-home-and-garden/553-roxies-dare-2-b-end-of-summer-carnival-for-the-kids.html)
- Urban Latino Radio invited me to be a guest on the Victor Cruz morning show which takes place Monday - Friday 9:30am - 12pm (www.urbanlatinoradio.com)
SPONSORS
- I decided to go straight to lower income neighborhoods to spread the word about the carnival in an attempt to give everyone an opportunity to partake in this event. I went around asking stores to post the flyer and during one of my stops I met Alex from Shoppers World USA. Fortunately, Alex works for a company that is passionate about helping their communities. You combine his passion with theirs and we end up with incredible donations that include back packs, binders and even toy trucks for little kids that don't need school supplies just yet.
- Jeremiah Torres, the manager for Irving Noboa Acosta, went beyond his role and began speaking to others in hopes of reducing my food cost. His hard work got me synced up with Brenda from Western Beef who donated soft drinks and water for the event and provided us with employee discounts for all other required food items.
- Joanna at Regal Cinemas donated popcorn for all our guests.
Isn't it great being a New Yorker?! ;)
I have no idea how this event will turn out with last minute things still in the works, weather striking against us and so many other factors. But ask me if I'm concerned. My answer is, Not at all! ;).
The event will take place rain or shine. The Board of Ed has approved us using the gym if the weather turns out bad. At the end of the day what truly matters is the kids and that they get an opportunity, even if it's for one brief moment, to enjoy themselves to the fullest.
Thanks so much to everyone for your amazing support and donations. This event is going to be SO much fun!
Besotes!
Roxie
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