Bernadett Vajda, President of Curves for Change, gave an impassioned speech at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell imploring the mothers, daughters and others in attendance to exercise self-acceptance and strive to find their niche in life.
Known in the Massachusetts community for her work in politics before relocating as a model in New York City, Bernadett uses her fashion fame to garner attention – and a few blog mentions – for our organization. That is, after all, what C4C aims for.
An excellent blog article covering the event with a personal touch is found here.
As we look ahead to our partnerships for 2012, we reflect on the results of 2011. Thanks to everyone for uniting to help girls in 38 countries through this small organization, Hardy Girls Healthy Women.
A report from Megan Williams, President at HGHW:
We’ve been so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Curves for Change. Thanks to their fundraising and outreach efforts, we’ve raised the visibility of Hardy Girls Healthy Women in New York City and with the funds donated to Hardy Girls, 22 low-income girls have participated in one of Hardy Girls’ Girls’ Coalition Groups for free where they’ve learned to trust one another and do social activism.
Erin Henry is a holistic health counselor, Wilhelmina Curve model and friend of Curves for Change. Her recent contributing article to the Huffington Post, Embracing Womanhood: Why I’m Still a Work In Progress, is a humble account of her journey to self acceptance, a journey that young women struggle with every day.
“The feminine part of me laid dormant inside for so many years because it was a side I associated with weakness. Women were weaker at sports, made less money and CRIED!”
Avenue Stores sponsored the first annual Curves for Chane 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser supporting the empowerment of Women and Girls this past summer. First place finishers received Spa packages – which they probably needed, because this was a competitive bunch!
Together men and women came together to raise money for The Komera Project and Hardy Girls Healthy Women, our two 2010 charity benefactors. Thanks everybody for a great time and a beautiful day of positivity in Manhattan’s Central Park!
Hardy Girls, Healthy Women is or second choice for platform awareness in 2010. A non-profit organization whose vision is that all girls and women experience equality, safety, and independence in their everyday lives, their mission is to develop programs, provide resources and create opportunities for girls and women that empower them.
HGHW actively listens to girls’ thoughts and opinions regarding the messages they absorb from our culture and the media, supporting their needs for something that better reflects their own realities — more diverse bodies, abilities and interests.
