Beads, Bracelets, and Bands!

Monthly Community Service Hours Completed: September 1.5 hours

Cumulative Fall Semester Hours Completed: 1.5 hours

    September 15th was a fun-filled, all-day event hosted by the Menard family to raise money for their sweet Dylan who is battling childhood leukemia. Multiple bands and various children’s activities such as fun jumps and face painting drew people into Pelican to Mars in Baton Rouge to help cover the medical expenses for Josie and Dylan Menard as they navigate this trying time in their life. While monetary donations are needed and appreciated, the Menard family also finds great comfort in art and expression of self as many of them are musicians and artists local to the community. My contribution to this event was making “Dylan” bracelets for her family and friends to wear to show their support. 

    I truly enjoyed spending the time stringing each bead—especially her favorite colors pink and purple—knowing that wearing these bracelets would allow her family to keep her close in their thoughts. I felt like this act of service was a special way to combine something I am passionate about—art and creativity—with the ability to help a family during a very hard time. I appreciate Tulane’s passion for having their students prioritize servicing the community and I felt close to the spirit of New Orleans having been able to use art to do so.