I loved training with Keri Kelsey, Michael Farrell, and with these talented singers. We performed our showcase at the Gardenia in Hollywood, California. What a delightful evening!
I am delighted to share photos from the album release party. I am so touched by the outpouring of support for the Power of the Mother Project. What a great evening!
Dear Friends and Family,
I want to thank you all so much for your support purchasing CDs and bringing attention to the Power of the Mother Project. It has been an incredible journey creating music and art to support such important causes: Raising disability awareness, encouraging special needs families, and healing with music. As you may know, I am raising funds as a sponsor for the Special Olympics donor drive, and a portion of the sale from each album will be donated to this amazing organization!
None of this would be possible without the support that I have received from everyone. On October 18th, 2015, from4-7 p.m., the Power of the Mother Project will host an Album Release Party at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia, CA. It would be an honor to have each and every one of my supporters there to celebrate the project with me.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to powerofthemother@gmail.com by October 13th!
With love,
Caryn Justice
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt"
- Special Olympics Motto
The Reach Up LA motto symbolizes the athletes raising their arms high in triumph. The athletes, families, delegates, coaches and honored guests decorated the canvas with their artwork at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Photo: Power of the Mother Project.
The Special Olympics motto: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt!" Photo credits: Power of the Mother Project
Team USA takes the field to join the athletes and delegates at the Opening Ceremony. Photo credits: Power of the Mother Project
Opening Ceremony at the Coliseum as the Olympic Flag is about the be raised. Downtown LA glows in the background. Photo credits: Power of the Mother Project.
City Hall overlooking the family picnic festivities. Photo credits: Power of the Mother Project
World Games sign at the family picnic at Grand Park. The families had a great time meeting each other and trading souvenirs from their home countries. Photo: Power of the Mother Project
I volunteered for the World Games as an Honored Guest Host. My experiences were life-changing. I fell in love with the athletes for their brave determination, quick smiles, loving hearts, joyful triumphs and victory dances on the podium. I witnessed countless athletes overcome intellectual, physical and social challenges. They emerged stronger, more confident, and more socially included and accepted. Their triumph against the odds is a tribute to the dedication and love of their families and the many thousands of supporters standing right beside them: their coaches, volunteers, administrators, organizers, Olympic Committee members and founders, medical teams, sponsors and donors. The vibrant energy at the Games was palpable, filled with love, compassion, and support. Together we created an amazing global network of special needs families. I am humbled and honored to be connected to such a loving global community. It truly takes a global village to train and nurture a Special Olympics athlete.
The World has arrived. Photo credits: Power of the Mother Project
The World Games banner artfully displayed at USC. Photo credits: Power of the Mother Project