“Sharing Your Gifts for the Greater Good”

🌟 Tuesday Truths September 9, 2025 🌟

This past weekend was all about giving back to my local community and sharing my fundraising skills, with my gift of “gab” for the greater good of my community.

First up—the Pluta Cancer Center Foundation’s 26th Annual Emerald Ball. I found myself in a new role as the head volunteer for the Pluta Experience (ha-ha, I’m still not sure if it was a promotion or if I talk too much and they decided to put me in charge 😉). But regardless, it was a joy to support such an essential and growing organization that is making a significant impact on cancer patients in our area. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/location/pluta

Then came a first for me: I became a beer cart girl at the 8th Annual Rochester Press Radio Golf Tournament. 🍺🚗

The mission? I traded my comfort zone by not asking for tips, but instead, donations for children’s charities across Rochester. Asking for money donations isn’t easy—it’s actually one of my personal challenges. https://www.pressradio.org

But here’s what I learned: when you’re passionate and aligned with a purpose, even the uncomfortable things we do can be fun and an opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals. It’s these shared experiences and connections that make community service so rewarding.

Stretching ourselves can open new doors and have a ripple effect outward for the greater good. The impact of our work, no matter how small it may seem, can be significant and life-changing for those we serve.

And I’m not stopping there.

This coming weekend, I’ll be attending Angel of Mercy’s Denim and Diamonds Gala, a dear friend’s powerful Christian organization that renews and transforms the lives of women and girls who have faced human trafficking and abuse.

From offering a free clothing boutique to the Dress a Girl Around the World program for high-risk young girls. When little girls are dressed in a cute manner, they are less likely to be trafficked. https://www.angelsofmercynewyork.org

This work is nothing short of life-changing. 💎👖

✨ Here’s my Tuesday Truth: We all have gifts—our time, talents, energy, voices, even our willingness to try something new.

When we share those gifts with our community, not only do we grow, but we also help others shine. Together, we can make a difference.

So I’ll leave you with this question:

👉 How can you share YOUR gifts to make your community a better place for all?

Until next week, live with AGE-GILITY, and I will leave you with this quote.

“When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel positive energy. It’s very simple.” ~Paulo Coelho https://share.google/wJp3ZvR0h1E6fJLvX.

Bye for now!