Hi All, Thanks for the wonderful responses! Our association with the Obamas actually stems from our relationship with Vice President Biden. DW founded a nonprofit called Witney's Lights (
www.witneyslights.com) that focuses on Domestic Violence awareness, prevention and victims advocacy. The organization was founded in honor of my sister-in-law Witney Rose, who, sadly, was a victim of domestic violence homicide in 2003. Vice President Biden who is the author of the "Violence Against Women Act" and his Son Beau Biden who is the Attorney General for the State of Delaware are supporters of Witney's Lights. Because of our relationship with the Bidens DW was asked to deliver the Vice Presidential nomination speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. After that we had the opportunity to travel with then Senator Biden (from the great state of Delaware
) on the campaign trail and speak on the effects that domestic violence has on the U.S. economy. Because of our work to end domestic violence and our involvement in the campaign our family was asked to be a special guest of President Obama on the Whistle Stop Train Tour as well as all of the Inaugural activities. We actually received the invitation phone call from President Obama's office as we were walking out of the "O Canada" attraction at Epcot. DW started jumping up and down and screaming, I think the people sitting in front of Le Cellier thought she was nuts. Just to add another ironic twist, after we calmed down we went to the American Adventure attraction and low and behold we were chosen to be the "First Family"!! Our Inauguration Adventure was something that will be a source of family pride for generations to come. Here are a couple more pics.
DW delivers VP Nomination Speech
On the campaign Trail with VP Biden
DS didn't do the "Bump" but shared a great dance with Michelle Obama
We even had the opportunity to do Larry King Live during the Inauguration
Can you believe we even had a chance to attend the Biden's house warming party at their new VP Mansion (Very Cool!!)