Mekare Bowen (left) with lil’ sis Aria.
Mekare Bowen is the most amazing young woman I have ever known.
I’m sorry. There is no argument. That’s it. End of story.
Miss Bowen, who I have seen grow up from a wee little lass causing good-natured havoc at Videoville and Miriam’s Espresso when her mom Dea worked there with me to the bright, confident, super-smart, supremely sweet college freshman she is now, is without peer.
Spend any time around her and you will be witness to greatness.
Whether she was casually writing a 500-page fantasy book as a teen or being a doting caregiver to lil’ sis Aria, Mekare exudes joy, love and friendliness, embracing the world and all in it.
What’s kind of remarkable is that she never changed.
Super-friendly little girl to serene, caring young adult, all done with the ease of a Matthew McConaughey-worthy “Alright, alright, alright.”
No grumpy teen years. No angst. At least not in public.
Her intelligence, her grace, her positive spirit, the radiance that flows from every pore in her body — they all grew and continue to blossom.
And now Mekare, having moved on from her time as a CHS cheerleader, is a freshman at Western Washington University, one with a plan to continue to reach out and help others.
She has been accepted to go to South Africa next summer for two weeks with Reach Out Volunteers. While there, she would help in a building program at an orphanage and in conservation work at a game park.
Which is where we, her many fans, can come in to the picture.
Mekare needs a small financial helping hand, and anyone with any sense should gladly be willing to kick in a few cents (or bucks).
Take a moment to click on the link below, read her words and help a truly wonderful young woman help others. It’s the best thing you could do today.
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