Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Giving Machines -- serving, freezing, and having fun (with a little bit of wrestling thrown in!)

 The Giving Machines are in full swing here in Kansas City. Brian and I get to be at the machines every Sunday from 3-6 to answer questions and offer assistance to those who stop by. It's a lot of fun and we get to meet some amazing people. This winter has been colder than last year so we are definitely feeling that midwestern humid cold as we are standing outside for 3 hours!  

Three machines are located at Crown Center in Downtown Kansas City. You can see the ice skating rink just above the machines. 

Some of the amazing people I got to meet and work with. Val on the left is an amazing selfless volunteer in our community. She is the go to photographer for all events like these and I'm happy to call her my friend! The woman in the middle is Sister Camille Johnson, the General Relief Society President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a delight to meet and very down to earth. 

Free Crumbl cookies were given out on the launch day of the Giving Machines. These two beautiful people are the owners of many of the Crumbl stores in the area and good friends. I handed out carrot sticks to combat all the sugar being eaten!

Lucy, Brian, Me, and Peter at the evening event, it was slightly cold!

Brian chatting with people at the Giving Machines

Beautiful lights at Hallmark's Crown Center--some of the Hallmark movies were filmed here at the national headquarters.

The fountain dances to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy music that plays over the loud speakers. 

And here is a wrestling highlight! Peter is a freshman at Liberty North High School and on the wrestling team. He had his first dual meet against Park Hill High School. He did a great job! Here is the last part of his match: 

Click here to view Peter's match

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