The Power to Change through Education #WaveforChange

I am just recovering from the awesome twitter party on Tuesday.  The #WaveForChange party was a huge success.  I was able to see first hand what the power of education has over our Latina community and I must say that all of you inspired so much in me.  I am very proud be a part of this community.  During that hour and a half, I heard of dreams and realities of what an education got you.  One of the questions that was asked was Did you study what you dreamed about as a child? Why or why not?  I love this question.

Growing up in my home, education was not as important.  It was mandatory, but I never got pushed or encouraged to go to college.  I was forced to attend a trade school only because my sister went there.  Sad, I know.  Going back to the question, my dreams, when I was younger, were to become a nurse, a police officer or a flight attendant.  My mom immediately shoved my heart condition in my face so that I could kill my pursuit of becoming a cop.   The rest, well… life had something else in store.

I am the total opposite when raising my kids and encouraging them to excel in school and for them to reach their goals.  Whatever they wish to be.  I will provide the wings for them to fly.  Check out my video:

As long time followers of my blog, you know that I am a huge fan of Neutrogena.  Neutrogena’s Wave for Change campaign is helping rebuild the lives of thousands of kids in need. For each participating Neutrogena product purchased between July 1st – August 31st, the brand will donate one dollar to GlobalGiving charities, with the aim to reach a $250,000 donation goal.

This back-to-school season, NEUTROGENA Wave for Change will be supporting three educational charities here in the US:

• KIPP
• Education Through Music
• Para Los Niños.

Neutrogena kicked-off  Wave for Change with a $100,000 donation. This is where you come in… for each online activation of each purchase of eligible products, Neutrogena will donate a maximum of $20,000!  Plus,  for each eligible video view, the brand will donate a maximum of $130,000.  Here is how you can help:

• Watch this video.
• Register the Neutrogena products you buy!
• Like Neutrogen on Facebook

This is a sponsored post with Neutrogena and Latina Bloggers Connect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About Liz Cerezo

Liz is a Mexican-American blogger living in Southern California. Married 14 years, and a mami to 3 kids, her content is inspired from living in and raising a multicultural familia. Liz has been blogging for more than 4 years, establishing herself as a nationally recognized Latina blogger. She often blogs in Spanglish and may throw in some Tagalog when talking about her hubby. You can also find her chit chatting away at @Liz_Cerezo.

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