Mrs. Massachusetts America 2010 Pageant

Mrs. Massachusetts Jamie Leigh

The Three Mrs. Massachusetts

Me with Miss Rhode Island America Deborah Saint-Vil

Me with Mrs. Massachusetts America 2009

Me and Jane Marshall, Mrs Massachusetts International

On June 27th 2010 I attended the Mrs. Massachusetts America pageant in Newton, MA with Mrs Massachusetts International Jane Marshall. It was great to see the crowning of another Mrs. Massachusetts. I can't wait to continue my journey with our new queen. Congratulations Jamie Leigh on your title! I have met so many wonderful people along the way.
During the pageant we were introduced as visiting queen and I even had the opportunity to speak a little about myself and my platform. This impromptu speaking opportunity was certainly helpful in preparing me for Nationals in July.

Mrs. New Hampshire America 2010

On June 13th, 2010 Heather Merrill was crowned this years Mrs. New Hampshire America. Congratulations to her!!! I am so glad that I was able to be there for this event. I met Heather when we competed together at the Mrs. Massachusetts and Mrs. New Hampshire United States Pageant in April. Heather is a remarkable woman, with many accomplishments in her life. I wish her all the best in her journey. I feel honored to represent the married women of our area together. Congratulations again Heather, good luck in Tuscon, AZ for Nationals, I know you will be fabulous.

Relay for Life Tyngsboro, MA

On June 12th and 13th I participated in the Relay for Life in Tyngsboro, MA. My team (Queen's for Relay) raised over $1040 for the American Cancer Society. Thank you Jane Marshall, Mrs. Massachusetts International, for asking me to be a part of this team. This was a truly memorable event.

I will not forget Jane and I trying to put our tent up in the rain. Unfortunately neither of us had ever put up a tent, but being two intelligent woman we figured how hard could it be. It's actually harder then it looks. We struggled for awhile, until these nice young men came over and helped us. Thank goodness or else we may still have been there putting it up.

The luminaria ceremony was especially touching as we remembered the people who had cancer. For me thinking about my dad and what he went through, and then what we were doing there, made me hopeful that no one else would have to suffer as he did.

I met a lot of wonderful people that day: Shauna Conwell, Miss ANTSO New Hampshire Miss, Maureen Polson , Lisamarie Forte, Dana Matthews, and Brianna Mccombs (my team mates), and Brooke Bibeault Miss Massachusetts teen USA who came out to support us. Thank you to all for what you have done to help support the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life in Methuen

On June 5th I had the opportunity to attend the Relay for Life in my home town of Methuen. It was a spectacular event. Those of you not familiar with Relay for Life. It is an event sponsered by the American Cancer Society to raise money. People get together in a team and must walk around a track overnight. There should be at least one team member on the track at all times. Methuen's Relay for life raised $213,298.76 there were 76 teams and 954 participants.

"Tooth Day" at Fenway Park

Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of participating in Tooth Day at Fenway Park. Tooth Day was started by Dr. Heidi Aaronson. It is a day dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of chewing tobacco and to offer free oral cancer screenings to fans before the game. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine donated the toothbrushes, toothpaste, and handouts that were given to the fans.

It is important that everyone visit their dentist at least twice a year for their routine oral check up and oral cancer exam. Even if you are not at risk for oral cancer you can still fall victim to it. Using any kind of tobacco and alcohol puts you at a higher risk for oral cancer, which is why it is important especially for these people that they have routine oral exams.

Being a part of Tooth Day at Fenway Park was a truly wonderful experience. I met a lot of wonderful people and even had the chance to see some people I haven't seen in 5 years. It was a great honor to also be a part of the opening ceremony. This is a day I will always remember.