MOTHER'S DAY FUNDRAISER

On Saturday, May 20th, Ask Mama G Podcast, in partnership with The Rory Graham Jr. Foundation, held a sold-out Mother's Day tea at the Bliss and Tea and Treats shop in Oceanside, CA located at 301 Mission Ave to support and raise funds for the Rory Graham Jr. Foundation. From 11:00 to 1:00. pm, the Bliss and Tea shop hosted 46 women for the Tea Party.

The food was delicious. Guests had scones, sandwiches, and four different teas which were smooth and very tasty. There was a silent auction, and a champagne basket, and a Victoria's Secret wine basket were auctioned, along with dinner for two from Felix's BBQ restaurant. There was also a raffle for a bath and beauty basket, and two gift certificates to Douglas Salon in Oceanside and jewelry.

A gracious thank you goes to Mr. Terrence Encyclopedia Webster, realtor and businessman in Oceanside, CA, for his sponsorship of our event. We learned how to drink tea from our facilitator, Mrs.

“Brainstorms,” another standout film, looked within the mind of a veteran who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during combat and his difficult transition home. Speaking passionately about improvements needed in VA recovery protocols, Dr. Chrisanne Gordon noted that MRIs often do not detect TBIs, so veterans with this kind of brain trauma can be misdiagnosed and not receive needed support.

“By My Side” paints an especially tender portrait of how service dogs help heal trauma in the lives of combat veterans experiencing PTSD as they transition to civilian life. In San Diego County, military veterans make up more than 13 percent of the population. With such deeply personal stories of warriors in both body and spirit, the GI Film Festival has an important place honoring those who serve.

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Vanessa Webster, and the restaurant was beautifully decorated by Lyn of Creative Decor and Baskets.

The event was held to raise funds to have a scholarship in Rory's name at the prestigious Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad, CA. Rory Graham Jr. was the first African American cadet to serve as chaplain for three years at the school. He had the largest Christian Club in the school's history. When he tragically passed away in 2009, the former general Steven Bliss asked the family to start a foundation to inspire the other cadets at the Army and Navy Academy. Graham Jr. For information, contact foundation