Two Roads.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -Robert Frost

Friday, June 29, 2018

Tampa Bay to Bae


Tampa Bay to Bae Charity Fundraising Campaign 

I have been selected as one of the TOP 20 singles for the Inaugural Tampa Bay to Bae Top Singles Charity Event which will be held on Friday September 28, 2018 at Steinbrenner Field from 7:30-11:30pm.

This will be a fun and friendly competition to see who can raise the most money for their charity with several events hosted by KIK leading up to 9/28. You do not have to be in Tampa Bay to be a part of this event! You can donate using the links provided.

There will be an overall winner announced on 9/28 at the end of the night. The Tampa Bay Times will do a spread of the winner, his/her charity and his/her bio in that news outlet. Stay tuned for more PR updates as the host of Bay to Bae will work to get the winner on Tampa Bay News 9 as well.


** Please mark any donations made between now and Sept 29th BaytoBae so that we can keep a running total of monies raised for this campaign.



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Kids Inspiring Kids will host at least one charity fundraiser for our cause between 7/1 and 9/25. Details to follow. Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to date. If you would like to be a part of hosting a fundraiser with proceeds going directly to KIK please contact me directly! nicole@kidsinspire.com

Event ideas:
Happy Hour
Fitness Boot Camp
Raffle
Spin Class
Golf Tournament

*Contribution to this is not limited to these events as the cumulative donation total between now and September will count towards our total.



On Friday September 28, 2018 at Steinbrenner Field from 7:30-11:30pm 

At the grande finale there will be an auction for packages (vacation packages, sports packages, spa packages, etc.). Each Top Single will represent a package and the bid funds will go towards their charity of choice.

Kids Inspiring Kids will have a VIP table for the GRAND FINALE. We are looking for 10 generous individuals to purchase VIP seats or an entire table. You can do this as an individual or as a company sponsorship. 
Cost: $1,500 for the table OR $150/person
This is fantastic opportunity to get some recognition for your company or just have an amazing VIP experience at the grand finale. Please contact me about this ASAP as it is limited to 10 people/seats. Table/Seat sponsors will have recognition at the event.
*The main event website with $75.00 general admission tickets will be up and running by 7/1. www.baytobae.com


Nicole Mills- Public Relations Manager for KIK
  • Get to Know Her:
After Nicole graduated from high school in Austin, Texas she attended a military prep school on scholarship from the United States Air Force Academy as an Air Force Academy prep. Unfortunately, after a bad bout of asthma she was sent home and forced to re-imagine her future. As she attended college in Oklahoma she felt lost. Something bigger was knocking on her heart. She just didn't know what it was or how to discover it. In 2005 her mother moved to Uganda, Africa and in 2006 Nicole followed.
"I just needed to be a part of something bigger than myself. Serving others in a third world country with my mom was the biggest thing I could think of."
She helped establish Kids Inspiring Kids with Tomi Mills. Now, 13 years later she now works to support KIK full-time. Nicole's passions include competitive beach volleyball, writing, reading and her two dogs.
  • Her Purpose: 
"I try to live life every day with a sense of purpose. Whether that means answering a ton of emails purposefully and considerately, or gearing up for a large speaking event or fundraiser, it all matters."
Nicole's mindset shifted not too long ago from having one specific purpose to daily purpose.
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  • Her Charity
Kids Inspiring Kids is vital to not only the people of Uganda, but also the refugee crisis as a whole. The largest refugee crisis in the world is currently in Uganda, Africa. On average 2 new refugee camps pop up every month to accommodate the incoming refugees from over 13 African nations, more than anywhere else. The largest refugee camp in the world houses over 270k people and it in Northern Uganda. KIK is creating a tangible solution. By building a self sustaining village these refugees can know a place to call home for the first time in their lives. It is a hope in a future.
  • Her Motivation
A civil war raged through Uganda for more than 20 years. They call it "the war the world forgot". Along with the forgotten war came an entire generation of forgotten people as well. These people deserve a place to call home. A safe place. Every life matters. Every child matters. Every refugee matters. Humanity matters."We can do something about reminding these people they are no longer forgotten."


Nicole's promotional video