Domestic Violence Awareness Month - 2010

Another October, and another DVAM almost over. This has been an amazing month for Fix the Hurt. We have made some great new friends and met many incredible people. The cast, DJ, Danielle, Jori, Miciah, Kirby and Kate, and I just got back yesterday from Hobbs, NM, by way of Las Vegas and Lubbock (going) and Lubbock, Dallas, El Paso and Phx (return trip). Hobbs is a great little town with a huge heart.
I met Jan Lobeck (Sheri's Memorial Fund) last year at DVTMusical performance in El Paso for the Texas Victims of Crime Conference. She said at the time, "I want to bring DVTM to Hobbs." She meant it and nothing was going to stop her. Jan worked hard to raise the funds necessary, so that Domestic Violence, The Musical? could educate and raise awareness in Hobbs.
Jan's volunteers, Leticia, Gina, Janette, Shannon/Randy, Barb, Becky, Don, Ken and many others were all instrumental in making it possible for us to have a wonderful time. The cast stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast owned by Becky, Gina was our host for a delicious dinner, and Shannon and hubby, Randy and children were our chauffeurs. Janette shared her beautiful home with Jan and I.
From the time we arrived until we left Hobbs, we were treated like royalty. This is truly a great town with a lot of heart and even the Police Chief was on hand to promote DV awareness and it was obvious that domestic abuse is among his top priorities.
Friday night the audience was receptive and engaged as the cast did an outstanding job presenting the play. We were trilled and anxious now to return next year.
Thank you Jan and your Volunteers for making us feel welcome. We hope that next year we can do a NM/West TX tour.