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| 'A Woman's Purse" Gala, Gettysburg |
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| I shared my personal story and served as an auction spotter to raise money for foster care programs! |
| Adams County Independent Living Program Luncheon |
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| I spent the day with three wonderful young women in the foster care program sharing my story. |
| Boiling Springs Girl Scout Troop |
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| I shared my ADAPT presentation with the girls and then practiced modeling techniques! What fun! |
| Chambersburg Kiwanis Club--speaking about CASA! |
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| As the state spokesperson for CASA, I welcome the opportunhity to draw awareness to the program! |
| PA Rep. Will Gabig's Open House Event, Carlisle |
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| I was invited as a special guest to support this republican official who is a military family member |
| MDA Ride for Life Soup-A-Thon & Registration |
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| I signed bikers up to participate in the annual MDA Ride for Life event coming up in May! |
| Pennsylvania Auto & Boat Show, Harrisburg |
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| We signed autographs and sold raffle tickets for the MS Society! |
| Project Share "Souper Bowl," Mechanicsburg |
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| Collecting cans for the local food bank on Super Bowl Sunday! |
| Sightseeing in Vegas at the Miss America Pageant |
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| Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright and I took in all the sites of the city! |
| Miss America Pageant 2009! |
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| The Galaxy queens cheer on their favorite contestants on pageant night! |
| Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates |
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| Speaking in York County on behalf of abused children for CASA! |
| PA Farm Show Celebrity Cow Milking, Harrisburg |
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| I took third place milking a dairy cow named Royce! |
| PRCA Special Kids Rodeo, Harrisburg |
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| This event was put on by professional cowboys and cowgirls for the disabled. |
| Carlisle Noon Rotary Club |
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| I spoke on the good works of the CASA program! |
| Protestant Women of the Chapel, Carlisle Barracks |
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| I shared my "Heavenly Crowns' presentation with 200 women! |
| Salvation Army "Coats for Kids" Telethon-Lancaster |
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| I answered calls and took donations during this event sponsored by WGAL Channel 8! |
| North Middleton Township Tree Lighting, Carlisle |
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| I served as a greeter at the door and signed lots of autographs as little girls waited for Santa! |
| Special Olympics Area M Bowling Tournament |
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| I awarded the medals to the athletes and took lots of pictures and signed lots of autographs! |
| West Perry High School Health & Nutrition Class |
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| I spoke to six different classes about staying healthy and physically fit! |
| Miss Pennsylvania USA Pageant, Pittsburgh |
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| Congratulations to our friend, Lindsey Nelsen, on bringing home the crown! |
| Celtic Hospice Patient Visit at Carlisle Hospital |
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| Visiting with WWII veteran, Toby, who is 92 years-old! |
| PA Special Olympics Fall Festival at Villanova |
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| I officially opened the games where 3000+ athletes competed! |
| Salvation Army "Garbage Bag Gala" |
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| The $$ spent on a gown instead goes to this charity as we all sport our garbage bag gowns! |
| Newville Halloween Parade |
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| A special thanks to Angie Moore for providing my car and driving me in the parade! |
| Amer. Trauma Society (PA Division) Golf Tournament |
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| Teeing off despite the cold to help trauma patients throughout the state! |
| National Red Ribbon Week at Mt. Holly Springs Elem |
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| I spoke out against drug and alcohol use to students in K-5th grades! |
| Mt. Holly Springs Halloween Parade |
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| A special thanks to my driver for providing my car! |
| Carlisle Halloween Parade |
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| A special thanks to Ron Hoover & Geneva Pittinger for driving me in the parade! |
| Special Olympics Central Sectional Games |
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| Taking photos with my new friends and SOPA athletes! |
| Boiling Springs Halloween Parade |
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| United States Army 10-Miler, Washington, DC |
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| Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright and I visited with Soldiers from around the world! |
| West Perry High School in Elliottsburg |
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| I spoke about nutrition and exercise to the health class and some pageant secrets like the "wave!" |
| Celebration 4 Life Annual Picnic and Auction |
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| I got to model a beautiful designer diamond necklace which was the top auction prize at the event! |
| Leukemia Society's Light the Night Event in York |
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| Appearing with the LLS mascot and Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright! |
| Special Olympics Fall Classic-Hershey |
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| I officially opened the games, signed autographs, and awarded medals to the athletes! |
| Leukemia Light the Night Walk, Harrisburg |
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| I worked the banner signing table for those walking for loved ones! |
| Village of Laurel Run Golf Tournament-Chambersburg |
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| I sold mulligans at this event that benefits senior citizens in a nursing home. |
| Stewart Payne Memorial Golf Tournament in Carlisle |
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| This tournament was sponsored by the KnickNAC Golf Club complete with knickers and a bagpiper! |
| 21st Annual March of Dimes Duck Regatta-Harrisburg |
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| I helped "dump the ducks" and served as a spokesperson for the March of Dimes! |
| Jerry Lewis Telethon to benefit MDA |
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| I was a volunteer on the phone bank taking pledges as I have done for several years! |
| Harrisburg Magazne's "Simply the Best" Awards |
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| I sold raffle tickets to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. |
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| Live interview on the People's Morning Show, WQXA 105.7 |
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| Dillsburg 175th Anniversary Celebration |
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| Photo shoot for the fall catalog of Appalachian Harley Davidson in Mechanicsburg! |
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| Snapping a photo with the new Junior & PreTeen Miss Galaxy queens in Orlando, Florida! |
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| Distributing backpacks of school supplies to students in need at Project SHARE in Carlisle. |
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| Pennsylvania Maple Sugar Festival, Harrisburg |
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| Mrs. Galaxy and I served up ice cream with Pennsylvania Maple Syrup at the Ft. Hunter Mansion! |
| Wilson Middle School, Carlisle--7th Grade |
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| I presented my ADAPT program and discussed good decision making and staying drug-free! |
| Lewistown March of Dimes March for Babies Kick-off |
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| I emceed the event and hosted "Who Wants to Be A Missionaire?" to save babies! |
| Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon |
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| "Queen for a Day" during a visit to the local hospital in Central Pennsylvania! |
| Special Olympics York County Polar Bear Plunge |
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| I signed autographs, judged the costume contest, and sent the plungers into the icy water! |
| March of Dimes March for Babies Kick-Off, Carlisle |
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| Les Bon Temps Rouilette! Let the good times roll Mardi Gras style to save babies! |
| Amer. Assoc. of Univ. Women-Dickinson College |
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| Presenting information about Cumberland County CASA in Carlisle. |
| Special Olympics Eskimo Plunge, Harrisburg |
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| Through 10" thick ice, plungers jumped in the Susquehanna River! |
| Miss America "Evening of Dreams" Gala |
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| Dancing the night away with the Miss America contestants! |
| Miss America Tradeshow |
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| Shopping & snapping photos with sister queens! |
| Presidential Inaugural Ball, Washington, DC |
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| This Power & Pride Disability Ball honored the disabled and wounded veterans. |
| PA Farm Show Family Living Demonstration-Hbrg |
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| I demonstrated how to extract honey, saw a log with a manual log machine, and more! |
| Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg |
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| I was introduced in the opening ceremonies next to the lieutenant governor! |
| Salvation Army "Bell Ringing," York |
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| I have rung bells for more than 20 years for the Salvation Army! |
| Central PA Animal Alliance "Home for the Holidays" |
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| I helped with the silent auction to raise money to save dogs who are left at shelters. |
| Special Olympics Ice Skating, Hershey |
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| I handed out the awards to the olympians and made lots of new friends! |
| Miss Delaware USA & Teen USA Pageant, Dover |
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| The outgoing queens prepare to give up their crowns! |
| March of Dimes Signature Chefs, Hershey |
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| As chairman of the board, I thanked the chefs for their participation and welcomed our guests. |
| CASA Concert with Dr. Robert Seimers in Harrisburg |
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| I shared my personal testimonial at intermission of surviving child abuse. |
| Carlisle Sunrise Rotary Club Guest Speaker |
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| Drawing awareness to the tragedy of child abuse in Pennsylvania through CASA. |
| Veterans Day Dinner and Gospel Blue Grass Concert |
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| This event held in Newville was sponsored by Ye Ole County Auction to honor our veterans. |
| 30th Annual Jefferson Awards Banquet, Harrisburg |
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| Being honored by WGAL-TV 8 & United Way for volunteer work by Ch. 8 anchor Kim Lemon. |
| York Halloween Parade w/Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright |
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| Deborah was the Evil Queen & I was Snow White! We won FIRST PLACE! |
| Speaking for the Berks County CASA Program |
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| Sharing my personal testimonial of surviving child abuse to draw attention to Pennsylvania's problem |
| Carlisle Barracks Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon |
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| Sponsored by Federally Employed Women (FEW) and PA Breast Cancer Coalition |
| North Dickinson Elementary School, Carlisle |
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| Speaking at a school-wide assembly as part of Red Ribbon Week! |
| Vickie's Angel Walk, New Cumberland |
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| I signed autographs and shared my personal testimonial about being a cancer survivor! |
| Visiting with clients of Celtic Hospice |
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| I spent the morning with Toby, a World War II veteran, who is 91 years young! |
| Lobbying as CASA's State Spokesperson at Capitol |
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| House Speaker Perzel & Rep. Scott Perry |
| 3rd Annual Laugherman's Golf Tournament for MDA |
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| I instructed the players to complete their tickets to win a beautiful Harley Davidson Roadster! |
| CASA Quarterly Board Meeting, Enola |
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| I am the new state spokesperson for CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused children. |
| 7th Annual Realtor MDA Golf Challenge, Harrisburg |
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| Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright and I with MDA ambassador child, Riley. We sold mulligans! |
| Leukemia Society's "Bank Day" in Mechanicsburg |
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| We collected money at a local bank for the Harrisburg walk! |
| Leukemia "Light the Night Walk" in Lancaster |
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| Meeting Kaitlin whose cancer is three weeks in remission. You go, girl! |
| Celebrate 4 Life "Tee Off for Tom" Golf Tournament |
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| I sold mulligans and raffle tickets to raise money to fight cancer! |
| Shippensburg Corn Festival |
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| I was an escort of the grand marshall, Dr. George Rae, age 90! |
| Willis J. Cole Memorial Golf Classic-Mechanicsburg |
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| The golf tournament benefitted the Cumberland County Crimestoppers! |
| Women's Equality Day at Carisle Barracks |
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| Registering absentee voters on the day women were given the right to vote in 1920! |
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| Assoc. of the US Army Carlisle Barracks Golf Tournament |
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| Lending a hand at the Holy Spirit Hospital Golf Tournament in Hershey. |
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| Raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society at the 3rd Annual Polo Match in Mechanicsburg. |
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| Congratulating the new national Belleza Latina queens at their pageant in Orlando, Florida. |
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| Miss Frederick Maryland America Pageant, Frederick |
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| I served as a judge at the Miss America Pageant local preliminary competition! |
| Children's Miracle Network Radiothon, Lancaster |
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| Answering phones and taking pledges to help ill children at Hershey's Children's Hospital. |
| National Hospitalized Veterans Week, Lebanon |
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| A visit to the VA hospital to deliver valentines made by area school children! |
| Children's Miracle Network Radio-thon, Harrisburg |
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| Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright & I pose with CMN child, Allison Hartman, while taking phone pledges! |
| March of Dimes March for Babies Kick-off, York |
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| I was the emcee to get all the teams off and running (or walking!) for healthy babies! |
| Claremont Nursing Center, Carlisle |
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| A special visit with the residents of a local nursing home made my day! |
| Special Olympics Ski Competition, Lewisberry |
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| Cheering on the athletes and presenting the awards to the athletes! |
| Flying the friendly skies to Miss America! |
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| Mrs. Galaxy & I donated our money to charity in exchange for airline tickets! |
| Former Miss America Autograph Party |
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| Snapping a photo with Miss America 2001 Shawntel Smith! |
| PA Tractor Square Dancing Competition, Harrisburg |
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| I got to ride along with the drivers as they literally made their tractors square dance! |
| PA Farm Show Best Chef Competition, Hsbrg |
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| I presented the check to the best chef in the state of Pennsylvania! |
| PRCA Rodeo, Harrisburg |
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| I was invited to sit in the PA governor's box at this professional rodeo! |
| PA Farm Show Talent Contest, Harrisburg |
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| I judged the 33 acts in this inaugural competition. Look out American Idol! |
| Kiwanis "Warm the Family" Project, Carlisle |
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| I took a single father and his five children shopping for the holidays! Count your blessings! |
| Arthritis Jingle Bell Run, Camp Hill |
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| Silver Medal Olympian Hyalea Fountain and I were guest VIPs at this event! |
| Home Instead Senior Gift Wrap Party, Camp Hill |
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| Deer ears and all, I wrapped gifts that were given to home-bound senior citizens. |
| Carlisle Exchange Club |
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| Speaking on the good works of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. |
| Carlisle Barracks Thanksgiving Dinner Service |
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| I took the opportunity to serve the meal to our Soldiers who fight for our freedom! |
| Special Olympics Golf Check Presentation, Lititz |
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| I helped earlier in the year w/the tourn. & presented funds from the PA Dry Cleaners Assocation. |
| Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Convention, Hershey |
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| I manned a booth for the March of Dimes and have volunteered for MOD for more than 30 years! |
| A new Miss Maryland USA is crowned in Bethesda, MD |
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| Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright and I snapped a picture with the new queen, Gabriella Carlson. |
| March of Dimes Signature Chefs Event in Lancaster |
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| I modeled a beautiful diamond necklace that was later sold in the live auction! |
| Carlisle Kiwanis Club--Speaking for March of Dimes |
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| I am the chairman of the Central Pennsylvania Division of March of Dimes. |
| Red Ribbon Week at Mooreland Elementary, Carlisle |
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| Using my "speaking stick" to teach kids to JUST SAY NO to drugs and alcohol! |
| March of Dimes Blue Jeans for Babies Bash, Reading |
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| I have volunteered with the MOD since 1975 to save the lives of babies! |
| Dillsburg Farmers' Fair Parade |
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| A special thank you to the local Ford dealership for providing my Mustang and driver! |
| Blaine Elementary School in Blaine, PA |
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| Speaking to the students about staying drug-free during Red Ribbon Week! |
| Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade |
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| A special thanks to Dickie and Cecile Futrell for driving me! |
| Central Pennsylvania Sr. Citizen Luncheon |
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| Event was held in Doubling Gap with about 200 seniors! Many tried on my crown! |
| Holy Spirit Hospital's "Girls Night Out" |
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| Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright and I taught women their body types and appropriate clothing to wear! |
| Harley Davidson Open House (York facility) |
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| I sold raffle tickets and pins to benefit MDA & Jerry's kids! |
| 2nd Annual Cumberland County Diabetes Forum |
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| I manned the booth in Newville for the American Diabetes Association. |
| Special Olympics Benefit Golf Tournament, York |
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| I am pictured with one of the Special Olympic Athlete golfers, Simon Tirpoc! |
| Four Miles for Four Diamonds Walk |
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| I signed autographs at this event to benefit kids with cancer! Lily tried on my crown! |
| Special Olympics Annual Awards Lunch, Allentown |
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| I emceed the awards ceremony with two global messengers, Special Olympic athletes! |
| Carlisle Regional Medical Center Open House |
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| I signed many autographs and took a VIP tour of the new cancer center! |
| Special Olympics Central Pennsylvania Awards Lunch |
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| I was the emcee and handed out the awards in State College! |
| DaySpring "Arms Around Harrisburg" Health Fair |
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| I worked the Diabetes booth in honor of my friend, Lisa! |
| Hospice of Lancaster 24th Annual Auction |
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| I sold raffle tickets for a Harley Davidson and Ford Mustang! |
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| Carlisle YMCA Charity 5K Run with Mrs. Galaxy Deborah Wright |
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| Live interview with "Flick & Rich" on Red 102.3 in Camp Hill |
| Iron & Steel Motorcycle Ride |
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| Honoring the victims of United Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville |
| Corvettes at Carlisle |
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| With my driver, Kerry Haas, and his 1971 Stingray! |
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| Photo opportunity with a future Miss Galaxy at the Prince William County Fair in Manassas, Virginia. |
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| Asking the contestants on-stage questions at the Cumberland County Ag Expo Pageant in Newville. |
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