April 27, 2010

Utilizing my skills for Him

When I first set out to have my photography business, it is my DREAM to use my skills to serve God.  After all, everything that I have in my life is from His grace.  So how can I not give it back?  I truly thank God that I had the opportunity to be invited to capture the moments for a charity event that is hosted by School for the children of the World.  Honestly, I haven’t heard about this organization before they invited me.  But after going through their website and read their mission about … “ To Empower children in developing countries through the provision of new school facilities and educational opportunity to make a difference in their lives.” , I simply cannot resist to this noble cause! SCW04201755480002

I mean, come on, when you see innocent face like that, don’t you want every child in the world have equal opportunity for education and carry this  happiness on their face? I know I do!

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The event of that night is called ‘Raising Wayne’.  So you can guess it.  I have the honour to meet The Great One’s father, Walter Gretzky!  Woohoo! SCW04201841500017

Everyone who met Walter said how great and friendly he is.  When I had my personal encounter with him, his friendliness is BEYOND all the good comment I heard.  He’s funny, friendly, energetic, and very generous! SCW04201842150018

Here are some of the highlights of the evening…

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Lots of memorable posters for silent auction before the main event. SCW04201834020009

And here the main event starts …

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I’m totally unexpected to see my name being listed up there.  Thank you SCW. =) SCW04201900450022

And Walter is giving out his very motivated and entertaining speech. SCW04201926150030 SCW04201928380031  SCW04202027150043 

After one main event, another main event starts.  Walter passed out his Olympic torch to everyone to have a moment with it. SCW04202034250048 SCW04202034290049 

And the energetic him gave out autographs nonstop!  His hand just didn`t stop for more than an hour! SCW04202037310054 

And the fans loved it!

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Of course, more pictures from the auction winners. =)

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Oh, I got my opportunity to take a picture with the Great One`s father too. =D SCW04202126120110