I'm going to try to keep this blog updated much more often this year as we begin the journey to Vagina Monologues 2010. Last years' show was a HUGE success. At the end of the year we donated over $7,000 to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center - enough money for them to train 7 new volunteers! Speaking of which, volunteering for BARCC is an extremely rewarding experience - if anyone's interested in learning about how to become a volunteer, contact me!
Our activism didn't stop with the show - a group of Wellesley Women also attended the BARCC Walk for Change, raising several hundred dollars and having a great time walking through Boston on a beautiful day with thousands of new friends:
While we're on the topic of BARCC, I'm going to throw in a shameless plug: my birthday is coming up on September 10th, and I'm using Facebook to ask my friends for donations to BARCC instead of presents. There's more information here: Lauren's Wish! If you happen to have a couple extra bucks lying around and you want to make me the happiest birthday girl in the world, BARCC could put those extra bucks to real good use. (end plug)
One last thing: look forward for more information about this years' Pussy Proclamations! "Pussy Proc" is an open-mic event for all members of the Wellesley community to share their original prose, poetry, music, art, etc etc etc. Last years' first-ever annual event was a huge hit with 10 unique and dynamic performances. This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Date TBA, possibly early December.
If you have any questions about The Wellesley V-Day Campaign, email v-day@wellesley.edu.So much love,
Lauren
