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Who, me? Scared of Heights? No way....

The 5 Second Rule: 'The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must do it within 5 seconds, or your brain will stop you.' Yesterday, I made a 5 second decision and signed up to RAPPEL OVER THE EDGE OF A BUILDING IN OCTOBER! My work is sponsoring an 'Over the Edge' event in Downtown Memphis in October, and I plan to go down the side of a 6 story building!

‘Courage is like a muscle. It must be strengthened with use.’ I CAN do hard things. I’ve had an 8lb baby without an epidural. I've struggled through colic and lack of sleep. I’ve had a skin graft on a 3rd degree burn. I’ve run a half marathon. I've helped my husband through a major life transition. I’ve woken up daily at 4am for 2 years now. I’ve given up cheese, for crying out loud! I can challenge my mental strength. I can do HARD. I can overcome my fears and my anxiety. MY 'hards' are nothing compared to the experiences that many people in our city experience in their lives. I will choose COURAGE in honor of our clients who demonstrate bravery and strength EVERY single day.

Here at Kindred Place (formerly Exchange Club Family Center), our mission is to end family violence in Memphis and Shelby County. For over 35 years, our Agency has been a source of hope for families dealing with anger and violence. Through trauma-focused counseling, group therapy, and education programs, we help restore victims to themselves and to the community, providing hope for a better future. Our clients make a choice to be BRAVE and COURAGEOUS and seek out help for themselves and their families.

In order to participate in this once in a lifetime event, much like a St. Jude Hometown Hero, I have to raise $1000 by October. I would LOVE and greatly APPRECIATE your support of my adventure. All donations will directly benefit the clients of Kindred Place. THANK YOU!

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/katie-bailey-4/ote4kindred2018


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