“Tree Hair”
It started as a joke. I used to take post-workout pictures to share on a private team page. One morning, there happened to be a tree behind me and it happened to look like my hair had grown a tree afro and … a theme was born!
One of my first tree hair selfies.
I am sure my teenagers would strongly prefer less mom selfies, especially silly ones with trees or signs or animals or mailbox art growing out of my head.
In the case of the “Kids are Heroes” Silly Selfie Contest, at least one of my nutty selfies can help a cause.
“Kids Are Heroes® is a ground-breaking, non-profit incubator for very young social entrepreneurs. By showcasing hundreds of stories of kids from all over the world who are actively making this a better planet on which to live, and sharing their humanitarian efforts, we empower children who visit our site to become compassionate leaders by engaging them in youth volunteerism.” (This description is from their “about” page.)
Now, about that silly selfie. Here’s my entry:
Honestly, what teenager WOULDN’T want their mom to do this and publish it on the interwebz?
Although there is a prize (a GoPro camera), I’m not in this for the prize. If I won, I would probably donate it to a charity. BUT I like a good competition as much as anyone else and I like helping kids even more. Here are the ways to vote:
1. Go to this link and vote for your favorite silly selfie (I am #12). The cost of votes is:
- $5 for one vote
- $10 for three votes
- $25 for ten votes
- $50 for thirty votes
- $100 for one hundred votes
2. To help make a difference free of cost, upload your own silly selfie and put my full name (Paula Kiger) in the “referred by” field, and I will get an extra five free votes. (Hey, if I can do silly eagle-head-while-sweaty, you can rustle something up equally silly, right?!).
The contest runs through September 30 but if you’ve got a silly selfie begging to be uploaded and/or $5 you want to put toward this great cause, why delay?
Enough about me. Before I close things up, let’s meet one of the heroes, Sanah:
Sanah, Founder of “Natural Day,” which encourages kids to let go of physical and mental chains.
According to the Kids are Heroes site, “After being diagnosed with Alopecia at the age of three and losing all of her hair in the seventh grade, Sanah Jivani faced severe bullying and self-image problems. One of her worst days was when she received a note in her locker titled ’50 ways to go kill yourself'”. (You can read more about her organization, International Natural Day, here.)
As I wrap up, I will point out that space #13 (next to me!) is wide open. Who wants to fill the gap with their own silly selfie? It’s about more than silly, it’s about silly selfless selfies …
Wife of one, Mom of two, Friend of many. My pronouns are she/her/hers.
What a unique and fun idea! I loved your selfies! Thanks so much for sharing them!
Thanks, Rena!
These are fun! So clever. Love the tree selfie!
Thanks, Linda!
This is truly an innovative interactive charity contest, I love it. I think your entry is fantastic!
I agree it is innovative!! I hope to be joined by lots of other silly selfies. Thanks for your comment!!
What a great contest and cause. Love your silly selfie!
Thanks, Lois!!
You are so funny and wonderful all at the same time for doing this!
Ha! Thanks Cathy!
I love the idea here behind why you are doing it! And the selfies are too fun! My teenager is now getting to the point where he would probably groan at me, why is it mom is cool still at 15ish but at almost 16 she isn’t anymore? (It’s probably earlier with the girls, I shall find out soon enough.)
Stopping by from SITS!
Thanks Heather!! I have given up on any modicum of “cool mom” until some time in the distant future. Oh well, the fun thing about having a kid in college is ……………….. more cool crazy selfie options on campus LOL.
All are fine and fun. wonderful contest selfie is
Thanks, Guru!
Thank you for using me as an example for your well-written and awesome cause! Love that you’re spreading awareness and submitted such a fun selfie. My friend happened to come across this and emailed me the link, and I knew I had to reply. Have a blessed weekend 🙂
You’re so welcome, Sanah!!! I appreciate you stopping by my blog!! Take care of yourself and good luck with your awesome cause!