Twenty girls and young women recently had the chance to look at their inner selves while learning about improving their appearance.
The third annual Glam Jam at Shriners Hospital for Children-Tampa gave the girls, some in wheelchairs, a day of beauty geared at improving their self-esteem. While the attendees listened to guest speakers, received new hair styles and had makeup applied, parents attended workshops on adaptive sports, handling stress and other issues. They also visited exhibits with information on resources and programs.
The event was organized by High Hopes in High Heels, a professional networking and volunteer organization.
High Hopes member Carissa Caricato, 25, of South Tampa, served as the event's chairwoman.
She led the girls in physical activities of song, dance and using hula hoops. They formed a conga line with Crystal Molina, 12, a Tampa resident, leading it in her wheelchair.
Norrine Russell, a specialist in adolescent development, was the speaker. She discussed "the light within." And Kellie Lightbourn, Mrs. North America Galaxy, visited with the girls.
In one exercise, the attendees had to write words and cut out magazine pictures that described themselves. They then shared their creations with others.
After lunch of salad, fruit and small brownies, volunteers from hair salons and cosmetic companies painted nails with glittery polish, put curls in hair, applied makeup and talked to the attendees about hair and skin care.
"I just wanted to be part of it … to give back," said Eric Whaley, a student at the Salon Professional Academy, 4802 Gunn Highway.
Kara Adeloa, 11, of Tampa, said she liked having her makeup applied. But it wasn't cosmetics that made her day, she said. It was the people who volunteered.
"I like the nice people," she said.
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