Shayla was the "Featured Performer" at this year's Solving Kids Cancer 2013 Spring Gala - a huge "high society" fundraiser in NYC. It was held on Tuesday and we had a most glorious time in New York City. I'm so proud of that little daughter of ours; she continues to do great things and to amaze me. I hope all is well with you and yours!
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| "Goodies" were set up to our hotel room for Shayla before rehearsal. Sooooooo sweet! |
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| Making her "red carpet" debut for the media. |
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| Talking about the "nasty monster" who lived in Christi - neuroblastoma |
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| With Miss Teen USA - Logan West |
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| Chatting with Nigel Barker from "Faces" and "America's Next Top Model" |
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| Nigel gave her a hug after her performance - sooooooo sweet! |
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| Back in the dressing room, ready to relax for the rest of the night. |
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| A quick trip to a dance store and then off for rehearsal. |
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| Dinner with Daddy! |
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| Nigel Barker's wife (Cristen) was so nice! |
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| Family Dinner - just like at home, ha haha! |
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| Shayla loved talking with the fashion celebrities after the gala. |
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| This is Disney's "Oceans" star Cecila Babini who has also raised thousands for pediatric cancer research. |
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| Meeting the tech guy before her rehearsal. |
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| This banquet hall on Park Avenue was gorgeous! |
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| Get those shoes on and get warmed up; it's rehearsal time! |
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| The stage was small and slippery, but she did a great job! |
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| We had the most lovely evening in NYC! |
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| Chatting with the media about childhood cancer. |
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| Another fashion celebrity. |
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| Show time! |
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| Yes, I'm bias, but I thought she was grand! |
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| "Voices of Childhood Cancer" by Shayla Thomas |
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| Nigel introduced Shayla and talked about her. |
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| Shayla Thomas |
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| With Solving Kids' Cancer (Co-Founder) John London and Nigel Barker |
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| Taking a well deserved bow! |
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| Lyrical Ballet en Pointe - Shayla Thomas |
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| Shayla and Nigel. She read his book before we flew to NYC so she could make conversation with him. He seems like an amazing person! |
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| Shayla Thomas loved talking with the media and I thought she was very well spoken. |
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| Childhood cancer is a serious topic, but there was still time for light-hearted fun! |
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| Shayla has had the gift of gab for years and years and years. |
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| Shayla said she wanted a cure for childhood cancer so no family ever had to watch their loved ones suffer. Precious! |
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| Performance over - party time! |
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| Chatting with the DJ |
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| Angela Carrasco siad to Shayla, "We should hang out sometime!" Isn't she gorgeous?! |
