I was shocked when I first learned that child hunger as reached
such high numbers. The owner of The Anaheim Whitehouse, our friend, Bruno
Serato, first opened my eyes on the subject. He told us that after he had
visited The Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim and saw the children being fed
chips as their last meal of the day, his concern deepened greatly and he had to do
something for them. He then begun bringing meals to the Club every day to make
sure these children would have a proper nutritious dinner. He would prepare
wholesome meals out of his five star reviewed restaurant to make sure they at
least got one good meal a day. He then learned that a lot of the children were
living in motels. That their parents had suffered hardships and were no longer
able to live in their own homes.
It was when I was
listening to his story over dinner that I felt compelled to help him as well.
Bruno Serato, who was also nominated for CNN Hero of the Year, had loving named
his charity, Caterina's Club, after his mother that he loves so dear.
After having one
of the most amazing meals of my life at his glorious restaurant, lightning
struck my muse, and a song began to surge to the forefront of my mind. Even
though I was raised with limited means, I always had a nutritious meal for dinner
and a roof over my head to call my own. I couldn't imagine just how hard it must
be for these children every day. And thus, the song was born, "Mansion in
My Mind" was to be included on my 2012 album, Armor of Steel. This album
delves into the many protective emotional armors we wear to protect ourselves
from being harmed. As my praise for Bruno Serato grew, as well as my heart
reaching out to these children who have to do without so much, the song began
to take shape. I realized I was so inspired by his heroism, that he was
providing the armor for these children to succeed in life and give families a
chance. It was then it came to fruition, that all of us may have a
"mansion" in our minds, our dream house and dream life, however all
these children just want to go to sleep without hunger and have a bed to call
their own. Bruno has provided a "Mansion" in their minds. The Anaheim
Whitehouse has been their saving grace. And the hero, Bruno Serato has opened
up his mansion to all of them.
Bruno and his
assistant were so gracious in receiving a song written for their dear
Caterina's Club. This had definitely been a first for them! It was after this
that I wanted to create a music video for the song, to help spread awareness of
child hunger. That they do not only exist in Anaheim, California, but
throughout our entire country. Child hunger is in our backyard, and shouldn't
be ignored. There is so much we can do. For as little as $1, it can give
children a dinner in which they wouldn't have had.
The new music
video for "Mansion in My Mind" will debut soon! As a way to help end
child hunger, you will be able to download a copy of the song for only $1, and
100% of this dollar will go straight to Caterina's Club. To learn more about
Caterina's Club, visit CaterinasClub.org.
I hope you all
enjoy the inspirational new music video and are inspired to help. Thank you for
your attention and time. A hungry child thanks you as well.
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