Band Hero Taylor Swift National American Miss
Check the Jr. Teens rocking out to Taylor Swift’s “You Belong To Me” at NAM’s national pageant.
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Gabriella Torkornoo, Miss Oregon Princess, served food to the homeless
Gabriella Torkornoo, Miss Oregon Princess, served food to the homeless for a project called “Under the Bridge” this past October . It was put on by a local church in her hometown of Eugene, OR. There were close to 200 people that showed up to receive a hot meal, have a haircut, have bikes repaired, and to get clothes that were donated for the event. A local new station covered the story. Gabriella stood in the serving line and handed out big handfulls of chips to everyone who came through. This was a great experience for her, and she looks forward to doing it again next year!
Charlotte Norsworthy, The March of Dimes and National American Miss
Charlotte Norsworthy, The March of Dimes and National American Miss
I am so proud of Charlotte Norsworthy! Check out the letter from the March of Dimes that I received.
On behalf of the March of Dimes Georgia Chapter, we are delighted to have Charlotte Norsworthy serve as a passionate ambassador in our mission to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects, prematurity and infant mortality. With great leadership, compassion and generosity, Charlotte has dedicated her voice and her actions in helping raise awareness and critical funds for babies born prematurely, like her brother Tillman and the baby sister she lost.
Prematurity is the most serious, common and costly problem facing newborns and obstetricians in America with more than 500,000 babies born too soon or sick. In Georgia, the premature birth rate increased nearly 24% between 1996 and 2006. 30,000 babies will die before their first birthday.
In just a very short amount of time, Charlotte has made a lasting and significant difference in the lives of families and babies here in Georgia:
· She has donated a portion of her winnings from the Miss Pre-Teen Georgia pageant to the March of Dimes Georgia Chapter.
· With great poise and sincerity, she delivered a touching television appearance on Fox 5 Atlanta to launch our Prematurity Awareness Campaign this November.
· Through her Bundles for Babies initiative, she delivered more than 60 blankets to families at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Atlanta Medical Center, Grady Hospital and Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
· She won over hearts at our Savannah Signature Chefs event this month with her message of hope.
Every baby is a miracle, and we can think of no greater issue than the health of our children. Charlotte is a shining example of one young person making a huge difference in the lives of many. Her efforts also move us closer to our vision of a day when every family will know the joy of a healthy baby.
Sincerely,
Laura Johnson
Director of Field Services
We are in the new office!
I am so excited to announce that we moved into our new office in Nashville! We are located in the historic Customs House in downtown Nashville. Our new address is:
National American Miss
701 Broadway
Suite B-14
Nashville, TN 37203
If you in downtown Nashville anytime, come by and say hi!
~Matt
Stayed Tuned!
Wow, the end of another pageant season is here, and I couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming National Pageant and the 2010 state pageant season. Stay tuned to the blog to see what NAM contestants, cover girls, queens, and families are up to in your state!
~Matt
National American Miss Queens Getting Involved And Making A Difference!
Gabrielle recently participated in an Earth Day event. Gabrielle made Solar Ovens out of Pizza boxes and baked smores in them. Her friends were on hand to help hand out samples to the crowd. She then taught her second grade class about solar ovens and their use in other third world countries. It was a fun day and who doesn’t like smores? Gabrielle is having a blast representing National American Miss and her title. Soon, she will also be participating in the walk with Ronald to benefit her favorite charity, the Ronald McDonald house.
2009 National American Miss Oregon Queens Make Their First Appearance!
On June 3rd, The Miss Oregon Queens made their first appearance together in the Rose Festival Junior Rose Parade which is the largest children’s parade in the country. Gabriella Torkonoo (Princess Queen), Madeline Monlux (Jr. Pre Teen Cover Girl)
and Summer Pilcher (Jr. Teen Queen) walked the three mile parade route, waving and enjoying time spent together as sister queens!
Queens Working To Cure Cancer!
National American Miss and American Cancer Society
This past week Nicole Renard volunteered for Making Strides in Kennewick. It was a walk to raise money for breast cancer through the American Cancer Society. Here are a few photos.
Giving Blood, Portland Trailblazers and National American Miss sister queens!
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Making A Difference With Old Shoes
Olivia Wright Making A Difference With Old Shoes and National American Miss Pageants
This past weekend I got a couple of emails from families who have been in our pageant about a new charity that has been started by a contestant from the National American Miss Pageants. Olivia Wright, age 10, has numerous pageant accolades and titles including state photogenic, casual wear modeling and actress winner along with being a national ambassador. But even cooler than that is that Olivia has started a charity call H.U.G.S. (Help Us Give Shoes). Here is an excerpt from her website (http://www.tennesseehugs.org/)
Hi! My name is Olivia Wright… welcome to my website all about my community service project, Help Us Give Shoes — or, just H.U.G.S.! I am so happy you stopped by ! It is my hope that as you check out my page, you will be inspired to go out and see where YOU can help make a difference in our world!
I am a ten-year-old girl who one day is going to be a doctor and missionary, helping people all over the world. Until then, I spend my free time volunteering for organizations I love. Some people would like me to believe that I am too young to make a difference, but I know that kids my age can make a difference. I have also learned that giving is it’s own reward.
As you can see Olivia is an amazing kid!
Olivia-I am so proud of you. You are inspirational to me and everyone around you!
Matt
Please visit Olivia’s website at http://www.tennesseehugs.org/