It was a "Starry Starry Night" at the Rady Shell as Voices for Children, a non-profit organization that supports foster youth in San Diego, celebrated its incredible volunteers. The event kicked off with a performance by the "Mainly Mozart" Youth Orchestra, accompanied by the San Diego Children's Choir and the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of the organization's Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for their dedication to foster youth. Bonnie Grossman, a CASA and double lung transplant recipient, was honored as the 2023 CASA of the Year. Bonnie's journey as a CASA began eight years ago when she received a life-changing double lung transplant. Knowing little about her organ donor, Bonnie wanted to find a way to honor the woman who gave her a new lease on life. As a mother herself, Bonnie wondered if her donor was a mother. “I tried to make a story around who she was, so that I could have something to hold onto,” Bonnie explained. “I thought that perhaps she was a mother and that perhaps honoring her by taking care of children might be a way to show my gratitude,” she added. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/fostering-hope/voices-for-children-celebrates-volunteers-for-dedication-to-foster-youth/509-aa9f0570-cc64-4050-9b7a-04aa93d16fb5