My name is Ashton, and I am a WYN mentor. Yesterday I had the opportunity to take my mentee to have her hair done at Haircut 101. This was such a fun and exciting moment, especially because we were able to share it together! The cosmetologists at the salon were so welcoming and made it special for her. But the best part of the experience was watching her smile at herself in the mirror, which is something that doesn't happen often.
While looks
aren't the most important thing, feeling good about yourself and
comfortable in your own skin definitely is! I was able to do this with
her thanks to the generous donations from various businesses in our
community. WYN took part in the Back to School Fest this year, which
provided school supplies and haircuts to children in Watauga County.
A
BIG THANK YOU to all of those involved in the Back to School Festival,
and thanks to Haircut 101 for making this experience so special for my
mentee!
The 2013 WYN Thanksgiving Feast was a great success and enjoyed by WYN staff, mentors and kids alike. The event was held at Boone's Golden Corral, which definitely didn't disappoint! Fried food, a chocolate fountain, Thanksgiving activities and full bellies - what more could you ask for?
Twenty two of our Mentoring matches attended, which was the largest Thanksgiving Feast we've ever had. It was a great opportunity for mentors and mentees to fellowship, stuff their faces, and make more wonderful memories together. A BIG THANKS to Golden Corral for hosting us, and thank you to all of the mentors for coming out!
