G.R.A.C.E Foundation: Trick-or-Treat Halloween Event

The G.R.A.C.E Foundation's Trick-or-Treat Halloween Event held at Staten Island's very own Lake Club was such an awesome event for friends & family supporting children with Autism. Not only was it a great way to support this amazing cause but it gave the children who attended the event a way to celebrate Halloween! I had so much fun painting pumpkins, eating some yummy candy & dressing up to get in the Halloween spirit! It was great to see the support and love that the foundation put into making this event a huge success for kids & their families. 

The Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island's CTV Show

It was truly such an honor to have been given the opportunity to participate in yet another Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island's CTV Show. This foundation makes me so proud to live on Staten Island because of the hard work that is put into raising awareness for Alzheimer's Disease. On this episode of the show I was interviewed for twenty eight minutes where I was asked multiple things regarding my platform & how my reign has been as Miss Staten Island's Outstanding Teen 2013. Also, I was asked about many upcoming performances I will be taking part in as a senior dance major at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Lastly, a new fun fact that I was able to share with my interviewer Rosemarie Mandart, was how I will be taking part in the Miss New York Teen USA Pageant in January! I am beyond excited to move forward & continue to be an active role model in my community. I am looking forward to run for Miss Staten Island next year, with big hopes that one day I will become Miss America! 

The Alzheimer's Foundation Of Staten Island: Dr. Stanley Stilwell Memorial Golf Outing in Memory of Gladys Schweiger

        It was such an honor to take part in yet another amazing event held by the Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island. I was able to meet so many inspirational people and share the importance of my platform Alzheimer's Awareness & Support. Not only did I meet so many great people, but I was then asked to speak for the Staten Island Cable Network which will be available for others to see. Lastly, I was then asked to speak about my platform and my own personal story. I was happy to be able to support such an amazing cause and to advocate for my platform to the best of my ability. 

Columbus Day Parade

The Columbus Day Parade in Staten Island was an exciting day! This was my first time ever in the Columbus Day Parade & it was even better because I  had my sister queen Miss Staten Island Amanda Lee Alicea by my side. We both had so much fun riding in a car together that was nicely offered to us by The Italian Club of Staten Island. Meeting children throughout the parade makes both of us proud to represent Staten Island. I was so honored to have been able to watch my sister queen sing at the opening ceremonies of that parade earlier that morning. She truly is an inspiration of mine & I one day aspire to be just like her. The Columbus Day Parade was a huge success & I am looking forward for another great parade next year! 

Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island's Annual Chinese Auction

The Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island's Annual Chinese Auction was a great way to come together to not only win great prizes & baskets, but also to come together to support a great cause. I enjoyed helping with raffle tickets & meeting so many people that came out to support the foundation. It was so enjoyable to watch people win special prizes and I was happy to award the 50/50 cash prize winner. It is always fun to attend the events that The Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island has to offer! 

             

The G.R.A.C.E Foundation Carnival

 The G.R.A.C.E Foundation carnival today at Nansen Park had an awesome turn out and was a wonderful day for children & their families to enjoy a day of fun. Playing, dancing & simply just speaking to the kids affected by autism touched my heart. They are all so special & truly inspirational to me. They all put smiles on my face the entire day. I hope you all had an amazing day & I look forward to another carnival that the Grace foundation has to offer next year. 

My man Patrick & I enjoying a day of fun & games.
it was great to see you again buddy! 

Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare Walkathon

                 Today at Cloves Lake Park was the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare Walkathon! Here I was able to make a donation to the foundation & also meet some adorable dogs that I wish I could have taken all of them home with me! Featured in the image above is my new friend Lady! She was such a loving & beautiful dog and I am so happy I was able to spend time with her! This was truly a wonderful event, not only because I love animals, but every animal deserves a loving home that will treat them right & give them everything they need.