New Hampshire Wedding Magazine Bridal Show, Nashua, NH

Thank you to Kristina and Jeff Hathaway for asking me to be a part of the New Hampshire Wedding Magazine Bridal Show at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, NH. Bridal fashions were provided by David's Bridal! There were so many wonderful vendors who were able to share their areas of expertise in the wedding industry with so many brides-to-be. The other models joining me were Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009 Irene Raissis Alton and Mrs. Massachusetts United States 2009 Wendy Ann Jack. Please visit the New Hampshire Wedding Magazine at http://www.nhweddingmagazine.com/, and join us at the next show to be held on Sunday, February 21, at the CR Sparks Event Center in Bedford, NH. Also join us for the Mrs. New Hampshire & Massachusetts United States 2010 Pageant where Irene and Wendy will be passing on their title for an opportunity of a lifetime on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the CR Sparks Event Center in Bedford, NH.

LGH TeamWalk at the UMass Lowell Hockey Game

On Friday, January 22, I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the UMass Lowell vs. Merrimack College hockey game on behalf of Lowell General Hospital's TeamWalk for CancerCare. I was so honored to be asked to walk out with Bev, a two-time Breast Cancer Survivor for the puck drop at the beginning of the game. Representing TeamWalk is representing these amazing survivors, those that have lost their battle with cancer, and the amazing opportunities that Lowell General Hospital's TeamWalk provides for cancer patients and their families. This is one of many events that I will take part in as the Honorary Chair for the 2010 TeamWalk. I am looking forward to the March 27 Open House for Lowell General Hospital's Cancer Center! Thank you again to Andrea, Ellen, and the rest of the Philanthropy Office at LGH for welcoming me into your family, and for giving me the honor of representing LGH and TeamWalk!

Greater Billerica Relay for Life Kick-Off

I had the wonderful opportunity to tell my mom's story about her bouts with Ovarian and Breast Cancer tonight at the Greater Billerica Relay for Life Kick-Off Meeting. It was incredible to see young people organizing teams to promote such a great cause to raise cancer awareness and funds for cancer research.

Tomorrow night I will speak at the Tyngsborough Relay for Life Kick-Off. Thank you to Kristin Scott for inviting me to both events. For more information on how to get involved in the Relay for Life, please visit the American Cancer Society to find an event near you. http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/

UMass Lowell vs. Merrimack College Hockey

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I am so excited to announce that I've been asked by Lowell General Hospital and its TeamWalk for CancerCare to be a part of the hockey game on Friday, January 22 between UMass Lowell and Merrimack College. Not only will I be a the game, but I have the honor to drop the first puck! It will be a fun family event to attend, as well as the fact that my husband graduated from Merrimack College! Thank you to Lowell General Hospital for including me in such a wonderful event!

Lowell General Hospital's Team Walk 2010

I have been honored yet again and asked to be the Honorary Chair for the 2010 Team Walk with Lowell General Hospital! The event will take place in Lowell, MA on May 16, 2010.

Since it’s inception in 2000, TeamWalk has raised over $3.5 million and more than 10,000 people have received assistance. Money generated by TeamWalk enables Lowell General Hospital to provide help in many forms. It funds innovative support programs for patients, their families and caregivers; financial assistance for medications; and transportation to and from treatments. TeamWalk dollars help provide workshops and classes to help people feel better, build confidence and instill hope throughout their battle with cancer.

I am looking forward to being the face and voice to promote this event and to take part in it again this year! See you all on May 16!

March 28 is Ladies' Night with the Lowell Devils

Sunday, March 28 is Ladies' Night with the Lowell Devils! This evening is dedicated to raise funds for the Mary Kay Ash Foundation which works to end women's cancers and domestic violence. For more information about this cause, please visit their website at http://www.mkacf.org/Pages/Home.aspx.

The first 2000 people to arrive at the Tsongas Arena for the game will receive a Player-of-the-Month Bobble Head. The Lowell Devils have had much success this year with their players going to play with the NHL New Jersey Devils Team.

Joining me at this game will be Miss Massachusetts Teen USA Brooke Bibeault and other titleholders to be named soon!

Please come cheer on the Lowell Devils at this exciting event and then lace up those skates for some more family fun, and all for a good cause!

Go Red for Women Fashion Show and Luncheon

I am so honored to have been asked to be a model at the Go Red for Women Fashion Show to be held on February 26 at the Westin Waterfront Hotel at the Go Red for Women Luncheon.
The Fashions will be provided by Sara Campbell Boutique of Boston http://www.saracampbell.com/default.aspx.

Other models accompanying me will include local news anchors from the various Boston TV stations, survivors and ladies who have made lifestyle changes.

Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the country, the color red and the red dress now stand for the ability all women have to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.

Things To Look Forward To!

As 2010 has begun, I am thankful for the opportunities that await me. This coming weekend I will be fitted at David's Bridal in Nashua, NH for two bridal shows that I will be modeling in sponsored by The New Hampshire Wedding Magazine on January 24 and February 21.

On January 21, I will be a speaker at the American Cancer Society's Kick Off Meeting for the Tyngsborough Relay for Life, which I have also created a team called Queens for Relay. I hope that as the months go by leading up to the June 12 event, my team and event will grow larger and more successful. I will be speaking about my mom who I lost 2 years ago to Breast Cancer, and hope that her story will educate and make others aware of early detection.

On February 6, I will be working with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell to help build a house in Bedford, MA. This will be a wonderful opportunity to help a family in need. I have been lucky to join up with Miss Massachusetts USA, Lacey Wilson and Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Brooke Bibeault to work on this project. We will also be participating in the "Women Build Week" for Habitat the week of May 1-9.

I will also be attending the Miss New Hampshire Outstanding Teen Pageant on January 17. This pageant is the Little Sister Pageant to the Miss New Hampshire America Scholarship Program.

March 28 is also an important date for me. I am working with the Lowell Devils Hockey Organization on selling tickets to their game which is dedicated to the Ladies! A portion of ticket sales will be going to the Mary Kay Ash Foundation to help end women's cancers as well as to help fight domestic abuse. Please visit the official site to learn more about this wonderful foundation: http://www.mkacf.org/Pages/Home.aspx.

I know that there will be so many wonderful opportunities that will come my way througout the year, and I can't wait to experience them all and share them with you.

Happy New Year and here's to a wonderful 2010!