Today I am introducing a new Category and event on Travels with Tam: Amazing Women Wednesday. I plan to pay tribute to those amazing women who are out there in the world making a difference, and in doing so, they are setting incredibly strong examples for our girls. In addition, they are empowering women everywhere to take a leap of faith in their own abilities.
First up: Ruth Curran. Ruth is a fellow blogger and scuba diver. Her blog is Cranium Crunches, a Blog about Brain Health. She provides puzzles and word games, updates on research, memory matching, and now, she is in St. Lucia working with Global Volunteers on the St. Lucia Project.
Ruth is a perfect match for the St Lucia Project. St Lucia looks like, and is, a tropical paradise for tourists, but that is not always true for the island’s inhabitants. 30% of the island’s population lives in poverty. The project is centered upon global research showing that lack of nutrition and parasitic diseases in developing countries negatively impacts the growth and development of brain function in children. Children who do not fully develop their own potential are at a terrible disadvantage in the world. The top three goals in the program are Hunger, Health, and IQ. Providing essential services in these three categories is the mission of the St. Lucia Project. Take the next 100 seconds and learn all about it HERE, in a short, quick video.
And who is Ruth Curran, and why does she have a blog about brain health? Several years ago, Ruth suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. If you’ve ever known someone who has had such an injury, you know that the consequences can be life-changing, not just for the person with the injury, but for their loved ones. Ruth’s long rehabilitation made her feel like “she was trying to think her way out of a paper bag with no clues” on how to do it. Ruth decided to get a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology as a part of her rehab process. Isn’t that amazing? What a way to recover brain function….go back to school. To learn more about her journey and reasons for starting her blog go to http://craniumcrunches.com/about.php.
So, at this moment, Ruth is in St Lucia with Global Volunteers making a difference in the quality of family lives, nutrition, and learning. So many children may be helped by her contribution to their education and to their current circumstances. To read her first blog on her trip, go to THE JOURNEY BEGINS: DROPPING ASSUMPTIONS. Here is her second post, just up today! http://www.craniumcrunches.com/bepurposeful/changes-cultural-adjustments-and-wardrobe-malfunctions/
Ruth has taken on the challenge of changing her own life, and in doing so, she has inspired others to do the same. Thank you, Ruth! You certainly inspire me! I can’t wait to hear about the entire trip on Cranium Crunches!
What an amazing woman with such a generous heart! I haven’t visited her blog yet but will definitely stop by and check it out. You should include the #WomensLives hashtag because this is definitely one inspiring woman!
She is terrific, I agree! Helping herself, helping others…what could be more inspiring?
How inspiring! I’ve read a few of Ruth’s post but never heard her background story. Yes! She is definitely worthy of our admiration. And what a great idea about sharing positive information about other women. I think we are all lifted up when we hear the good work of others!
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I agree, and by inspiring others we encourage others to follow the example.
I love this and GO RUTH! I think this is a great idea. We must celebrate each other!!
I agree, Stacia!
Ruth is one of the most inspirational women I know and a great choice for your kickoff.
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She’s in St. Lucia at this very minute, working away!
What a great blog feature and I couldn’t agree more, Ruth is amazing! I am really looking forward to reading about her work with the St. Lucia Project!
Me, too!
Well, she is one of my closest friends and I can’t tell you how right you are about all of this. She is amazing and inspiring and a truly special person. So glad you’re putting her in the spotlight here!
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I’ve never actually met her in human form, but I have to say I find her truly admirable.
Oh Tam…. I a humbled, honored, and grateful beyond…just beyond. I hope your series will inspire others to aspire to do more! Thank you for promoting the St. Lucia Project and getting exactly why this all has captured my heart!
What you are doing is outstanding! I am full of admiration, and yes, I think this will inspire others!
Ruth is certainly one inspiring lady. I’m so glad you featured her on your blog!
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Me too!
It’s so great to see positive women stories. Brilliant ideas and inspiring woman.
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It’s exciting to know there are so many inspiring, positive women out there!