Speakers for Rotary Clubs, My sister Gina, disappeared 24 years ago on October 17th. We are both singer songwriters. She disappeared on October 17, 2000 following a performance in Lincoln, NE. After 6 months of searching with no result, I was devastated. I had to find a way to help others. I couldn’t find my own sister, but maybe I could help the families of the missing get media attention. My years of booking tours taught me that if I created events the local media would feature their missing loved ones. In 2001, I partnered with musicians from LA to NYC to highlight the stories of local missing people during their concerts and a young man was FOUND. Since October 2001, we have featured missing people in 14 different countries. We have been able to achieve International, national, regional and local media. Over 2000 people featured through our events and programs have been found. I would love the chance to share my story, sing a song and raise awareness. Potential Aspects of Speech: My sisters disappearance has taught me valuable lessons. When you are missing something or someone in your life don’t miss out on your own reason for being. Gratitude for all things can lift you and give you power to move forward. If you see something that needs to be done and it is within your power to do it then, it is your job. At any point, your life could arrive at a defining moment. A moment where your unique abilities are exactly what are needed to make a difference. Practice showing up. Everything is practice. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right everytime. Forgiveness is not one and done. It’s an ongoing practice.