Since I've come back from Houston, it has been complete craziness but so much fun that is so worth it. The East Longmeadow Carnival is annual tradition and something I have been going to since I was a baby. It was so much fun to actually be a part of it!
I had a week long booth for two different causes. The first cause is Epilepsy Awareness and funding. I had 2 beauty queens come down to help me fundraise and plenty of friends as well! Throughout the week I was able to raise $200 for The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation, spread pamphlets of information on Epilepsy, and even meet others diagnosed with the disease. All in all, it was an awesome fundraiser and I cannot wait to hold my next! Thank you Miss Teen Maine- World Julia Reich, and Miss Teen New Hampshire- World Christine Skorenko for driving all of the way to Western Massachusetts to help such a good cause!
The last day of the parade the booth was transformed into a raffle for a very special little girl. Bella Tucker is an 8 year old going through a very difficult time. With the help of Mrs. Massachusetts International Jane Marshall, Miss Massachusetts Teen USA Brooke Bibeault, and Miss Pink Trish Grzela, we ended up raising $320 for this inspirational young girl. This was without a doubt one of the most inspiring fundraisers I have ever done. I also had the opportunity to reconnect with a good friend, Mrs. Massachusetts International before she makes her way to the National competition which I am so excited to hear about her doing amazing at! She is truly remarkable. I had the chance to talk with Brooke Bibeault who is a completely beautiful girl inside and out and someone who I have tons in common with. We definitely have the best girls ever representing the state of Massachusetts and I'm so proud that we can all come together for a wonderful cause.
Tomorrow I will be joining Jane & Brooke at the Boston's Children's Hospital to visit Bella Tucker and give her the profit of the fundraiser in person. I'm so excited to finally meet her! To learn more about Bella, please visit http://www.friendsofbella.org/
July 4th was another great day! This has always been one of my favorite holidays for the traditions it holds. This year, the tradition was broken a bit but in a positive way! I was able to ride in my towns annual parade with Miss Teen New Hampshire- World Christine Skorenko! Although it was hot, we had tons of fun and even had the opportunity to meet Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick! Thank you Jack Villamaino for making this appearance possible!
I have a very exciting month ahead of me full of appearances and good causes! I just came back from a vacation in Rhode Island with my best friend Kelsey and although a vacation felt good, it definitely feels GREAT to be home!
Thank you everyone who supported my fundraisers, your generosity means so much!
Your Miss Teen Massachusetts- World
-Tamara Sacharczyk
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