Shine Bright Like Bella

Shine Bright Like Bella is a 501(c)3 corporation created to honor the legacy of Bella Gonzales. Your tax-deductible contribution will allow us this opportunity by funding multiple scholarships for recipients who lead and transform lives as well as supporting SBLB’s efforts to provide resources along with financial assistance to victims, and raise awareness for dating/domestic abuse, mental health related issues, and suicide prevention.

Bella graduated from Northwest High School in 2016 and was a cheerleader at UNT for 4 years. At the time of her passing in 2022, she was a personal trainer, nutrition coach, gymnastics, and cheer coach as well as the strength and conditioning coach for the UNT cheerleaders. She was a leader who was an advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Bella was passionate about Jesus, sharing her faith with everyone; she was known as the encourager who was always showering others with positive affirmations. 

With the generosity of our community and business partners, we have been able to accomplish the following since SBLB launched in June of 2022 –  

• Share Bella’s testimony and share SBLB’s Mission & Vision to over 2500 people through various speaking opportunities.  
• Provide Scholarships for 3 College Students who are leading and transforming lives.  
• Partner with local domestic violence charities –  
  • Provide Christmas toys, blankets, and socks to 250 children whose families have been directly impacted by Domestic Abuse.   
  • Provide Holiday Meals to Families that are victims of Domestic Violence.   
• Participate and Support Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.  
• Participate and speak at the Wise County Suicide Awareness Walk.  
• Partner with and Support Dream Big – PSP Counseling to provide counseling services to those that are underinsured and uninsured.   

Isaiah 6:8 NLT - Then I heard the Lord asking, "Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me."