The Hamden's Woman Club welcomed me with open arms this morning to their Tea and Luncheon honoring female heroes! I had the chance to speak on my platform and the importance of not only supporting our active military but also our veterans. I also took the time to thank the many women in the room for breaking that glass ceiling and paving the way for the women of my generation to accomplish such amazing feats. That it was Veteran's Day made it even more special to both myself and the women veterans in the audience listening.
The Hamden community was incredibly supportive of the event and donated a total of 91 raffle baskets. All the money raised went to Homes for the Brave female home for the homeless. I had the pleasure of pulling the raffles and seeing just how generous the donations truly were! I even participated and won an awesome smart scale for baking!
My favorite part of the event, however, was listening to a female veteran speak about her experiences. It is easy to forgot for young women like me that there was a time when women had to fight tooth and nail for the basic privileges that men received. Her journey was not only awe inspiring but it also demonstrated how far we have come and just how far we as women have left to go.
With that said, remember that everyday should be Veteran's Day and continue to honor and support our warriors!
XOXO Lauren
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