Kelsey Lawmaster

It was so wonderful to return for my third Night to Shine as a buddy to an honored guest-- I actually got to be the buddy for the same honored guest I was assigned to my first year! This is such a wonderful organization, and I am honored to be involved every year.

Picked up trash along the county road between Old Taylor Rd and Oxford Way-- I found some awesome old bottles that I actually took home to clean up and use for plant propagations! It always feels good to clean up and find second uses for the trash found.

I had so much fun helping with Jessi's presentation! I wish I had the time to volunteer for more shifts. I probably learned just as much about amphibians as the students did, and although the crowd was rather rowdy at times, I loved getting to interact with the students.

I went out to the tree farm today just to pull some weeds and check on the trees:) I only got through the left side today, so there is still a lot of work to be done! Some dead trees need to be removed, the grass needs to be cut away from the edge of the mats, and I'd recommend sweeping away the excess dirt and animal droppings from around the pots. It was nice to be outside working on such a gorgeous day!

I had a great time landscaping for a kind family in north Oxford! I couldn't get a hold of my project leader, Ashley, who was supposed to verify my hours... but I added a picture which is the best I can do. This was my third year volunteering for the Big Event and I can't wait to return next year:)

Volunteering with Night to Shine is always a wonderful experience! This year I was lucky enough to volunteer as a buddy for Glenn, an honored guest with a great personality and positive demeanor. You can truly feel how special this night is to all the honored guests, and I am so grateful each year to be a part of it.