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Shivali Patel, NC Jr. Teen Queen helped at Light the Night Walk.

The annual Light The Night Walk in Downtown Raleigh occurred Saturday, October 9,
2010 and October 22nd, 2011 at the Halifax Mall. Shivali Patel, the
National American Miss North Carolina Junior Teen 2011 volunteered befor and during the event. She was a tremendous help to the
team and played an important role in helping to execute a successful Light The Night Walk.

The annual Light The Night Walk in Downtown Raleigh occurred Saturday, October 9,
2010 and October 22nd, 2011 at the Halifax Mall. Shivali Patel, the
National American Miss North Carolina Junior Teen 2011 volunteered befor and during the event. She was a tremendous help to the
team and played an important role in helping to execute a successful Light The Night Walk.

The money raised with Light The Night supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
mission to cure blood cancers and improve the lives of our patients and their families.
Seventy-three percent of our total expenses supports research and local patient services
such as family support groups, financial assistance and education programs. The Society
invests more than $71 million annually in blood cancer research. Included in that
tremendous figure are projects totaling more than $6.8 million at UNC-Chapel Hill and
Duke University. Since its founding, the Society has awarded more than $600 million in
research grants. This important science has doubled and tripled the survival rates for
blood cancer patients in the last 40 years. One Society sponsored grant has led to great
achievement through the discovery of the “miracle pill” Gleevec, keeping one type of
leukemia, CML, in long-term remission.

If you would like additional information about the Society or the North Carolina Chapter,
feel free to contact us at 919-367-4100 or visit our Web site at: www.lls.org/nc.

Shivali Patel, North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers at the Methodist Home for Children.

Shivali Patel , the National American Miss North Carolina Junior Teen volunteers at the Methodist Home for Children (MHC). They were thrilled that Shivali wanted to support theirprogram in several different ways. She did her research about their needs and she made a commitment to raise money, raise awareness and contribute in-kind items to MHC. She is an awesome young lady!

Shivali Patel , the National American Miss North Carolina Junior Teen volunteers at the Methodist Home for Children (MHC). They were thrilled that Shivali wanted to support theirprogram in several different ways. She did her research about their needs and she made a commitment to raise money, raise awareness and contribute in-kind items to MHC. She is an awesome young lady!

Shivali’s first goal was to support MHC’s 1K for 1Kid program by raising money to support a child in care for one year. She started her project in July and hit the ground running! She not only surpassed her goal but helped raise nearly $2,000 to support two children in MHC’s care. Her commitment to get out in the community and ask for donations and gifts is amazing! Shivali has put in more than 120 hours, going door to door, business to business asking for support to reach her goal. She didn’t take no for an answer and received gifts from $1.00 to $100.00. They, MHC, were most impressed when she even got the Mayor in Raleigh, NC to support her efforts!

In addition to raising money for their ministry, she asked fellow contestants to collect stuffed animals for our underserved children at their preschool. Shivali delivered big garbage bags full of stuffed animals to the kids at the center one day. She also used extra funds raised to purchase hygiene items and school supplies for our older kids – something she felt passionate about since teens in foster care are often forgotten about.

Shivali has an incredible philanthropic spirit! Her enthusiasm for volunteering and follow through on her commitment is admirable! MHC is proud of her efforts and of the positive way she approached her service to MHC. There are few youth in the community who truly stand out like Shivali. Her determination and drive will serve her well in the future. Her outstanding volunteer service to Methodist Home for Children is greatly appreciated.

National American Miss Georgia Jennifer Mullins volunteers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Jennifer Mullins, Georgia Miss Queen went to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to host an “Art Party and Toy Give-Away” for some of the patients.

Jennifer Mullins, Georgia Miss Queen went to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to host an “Art Party and Toy Give-Away” for some of the patients. She brought with her different craft supplies to do with the children and an assortment of stuffed animals to give out. Jennifer had a blast making puppets and decorating visors with the children anywhere from ages 4 to 14. Then before they all left the party she gave them each the opportunity to pick out a stuffed animal to take with them. One of the coolest parts of the day was that she even got a few of her friends involved with her because she needed a few extra hands to help. It was such a rewarding experience and she really enjoyed spending her time with the kids and they had a great time too!

Shivali Patel, National American Miss 2011 North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers at the Jordan Center.

Shivali Patel 2011 North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers with the kids at the Jordan child and enrichment center.

Shivali Patel 2011 North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen volunteers with the kids at the Jordan child and enrichment center. The Jordan Center helps families give their children the best possible start in life, providing full-day childcare for children ages six weeks to five years.

The Center also provides consultation to other community childcare programs throughout the state, and training to those who work most closely with children: parents, childcare providers, educators, and administrators.

Isabella Conner, Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl spends her time volunteering at her local Humane Society.

Isabella Conner, Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl, works hard with her Humane Society. She has been volunteering for the past several months working hard to help out in any capacity she is needed.

Isabella Conner, Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl, works hard with her Humane Society. She has been volunteering for the past several months working hard to help out in any capacity she is needed. She always is willing to pitch in where needed and ask to help, always keeping busy. She would help to socialize the cats, which helps them to get adopted since they are more willing to be around people. She would take the dogs for walk giving them much needed exercise and love. She would even pitch in with the big piles of laundry, towels and bedding for the animals. She has been a great assest to their staff and volunteers.

Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen Queen Christina Rubio works hard representing National American Miss.

Christina Rubio, the 2011 Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen, has been working hard since she was crowned in July of 2011.

Christina has been busy distributing the stuffed animals and books donated by herself and other fellow 2011 NAM KY contestants to places such as Fire and Police Departments, Libraries, and the Louisville, KY Ronald McDonald House.

Christina Rubio, the 2011 Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen, has been working hard since she was crowned in July of 2011.

Christina has been busy distributing the stuffed animals and books donated by herself and other fellow 2011 NAM KY contestants to places such as Fire and Police Departments, Libraries, and the Louisville, KY Ronald McDonald House. Because of the critical conditions of a lot of the patients at the Ronald McDonalds House, they are not able to accept stuffed animals. So, Christina invested in some new puzzles for the children and families to go along with the books donated to RMHC in Louisville. Christina is continuing her Volunteer work, along with being the State Vice President of Star Events for Future Career and Community Leaders of American in Kentucky.

Christina has met with Congressman Brett Guthrie, Kentucky State Senate Presindent David Williams, as well as Major General Donald Storm. She has also visited Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace in honor of a great President.

She has also volunteered at the Elizabethtown’s Target’s National Night Out helping the children play games, answering questions, and giving out prizes. She ran the Advocacy and Support Center for Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse booth. Christina also visited The Grayson Manor Nursing Facility, where she deliverd fruit baskets and cookie trays to the residents. She enjoyed her time volunteering at the nursing home. She helped the residents with activities as well as visiting all the patients rooms and delivering fruits and cookies to the residents and fixing them drinks. Chrisitina spent time talking and socializing with the residents and staff.

She is making the most of her time as the 2011 National American Miss, Miss Kentucky Pre-Teen and loving every minute of it!

Miss South Carolina Teen Queen Sabrina Lercara makes an appearance at Fur Ball Moonlight Gala and works with the “Princess Workshop.” .

Sabrina Lercara, National American Miss South Carolina Teen Queen, was asked to be a character princess by Crystal Garret former Miss South Carolina 2007 in her program called “Princess Workshop” which helps needy girls feel like princesses for a day.

Sabrina was also asked to make an appearence as Miss South Carolina Teen at the 2011 Fur Ball Moonlight Gala which was held at The Columbia Metropoltian Convention Center. This organization raises money to save the lives and give homes to thousands of homeless dogs and cats in the Midlands that would otherwise have been euthanized. She was a red carpet greeter and dress model for silent auction.

Sabrina Lercara, National American Miss South Carolina Teen Queen, was asked to be a character princess by Crystal Garret former Miss South Carolina 2007 in her program called “Princess Workshop” which helps needy girls feel like princesses for a day. Sabrina appeared as “Belle” from Walt Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast” and the little girl Sabrina sponsored was the same character princess. Sabrina fixed her hair, painted her nails, played games, read books, and had a dinner party.

Emily Ramsey, 2011 National American Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Queen volunteering her time around town!

Emily Ramsey, Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Queen, has been volunteering around town with different organizations.

Emily Ramsey, Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Queen, has been volunteering around town with different organizations. She volunteered for the Kids Wish Network. She passed out gift bags to needy families and met a great group of people who started the Kids Wish Network. They gave over 2,000 gift bags to families in Monroe County. It really made Emily think of how blessed she truly is to have all of the luxuries that she has. She also started working with a non-profit organization,The Butterfly Fund. The Butterfly Fund was founded for two little girls, Emily Barger and Maddie Harrill, who passed away in 2008 from the same type of rare childhood cancer. All of the proceeds given to The Butterfly Fund are donated to Childhood Cancer Research at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Emily has been selling butterfly pins made by the Sequoyah High School Majorettes for The Butterfly Fund as well. Emily also walked in the CureSearch Walk in Knoxville,TN for Childhood Cancer Research. She also had the chance to read to the children at the pre-school she attended when she was little. Emily was also able to give them books that were collected at the pageant.

Sabrina Lercara, Miss South Carolina Teen Queen, works with Alzheimers patients and families.

Sabrina Lercara, Miss South Carolina Teen Queen works with the Alzheimer’s Assocation of the Midlands Memory Walk 2011 at Finley Park in Columbia, SC. Sabrina particapted in the Memory Walk for the third year to raise awareness of this tragic disease. She read aloud “The Alzheimer’s” prayer and read the list of names on the tribute flags. Sabrina also volunteered at the Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Alzheimers Facility giving out stuffed animals. This is part of her platform for Alzheimers Awareness. She also helped out at the Christmas party at Lexington Medical Center Alzheimers Unit.

Belle Scott, National American Miss South Carolina Preteen Queen, has been volunteering around town.

Belle assisted in her local Chamber of Commerce at National Night Out on August 2, 2011. National Night Out is dedicated to stopping crime by showcasing the positive aspects of coming together as a community.

Belle assisted in her local Chamber of Commerce at National Night Out on August 2, 2011. National Night Out is dedicated to stopping crime by showcasing the positive aspects of coming together as a community. Belle was responsible for handing out back-to-school supply bags to over 200-300 kids at our local community park. She also volunteers once a week at Generations Assisted Living Facility, bringing smiles and company to the residents as she serves them water. Belle has also written a paper about the volunteer aspect of National American Miss. Her mom is so thankful for the National American Miss organization and the impact it has had on Belle’s life. She continues to work on her public service announcement on bullying, and she hopes to have that completed soon. .