My first stop was Saturday morning in Tonawanda. Remember I told you about my crazy-cool friend Stella who is battling Leukemia? At 9 years old she is also a little philanthropist and hosted her second blood drive at the Red Cross in her hometown. I had a great time talking Taylor (Swift) with her and just gossiping. It is nice to keep her mind off of being sick, if only for a little while.
Hey, if Stella can do it so can I right?
Then immediately after the blood drive I hit the road and was on my way to Corning, NY for the Miss Upstate and Miss Finger Lakes pageant. I had so much fun seeing old friends and watching two new girls be welcomed into the sisterhood. Congratulations to Miss Upstate Alexandria Curtis, and Miss Finger Lakes Camille Sims!
Me and my Miss NY 2013 Roommate, Katelynn Smith, Miss Fulton County 2013
Myself, Miss NY's Outstanding Teen Shannon Ryan and my Miss TI Teen Joelle Leek
Monday morning I was able to see my girl Stella one more time. The first time I met Stella was at the UB Dance marathon this fall. The event raised over $7,000 for our local Children's Miracle Network hospital. Here is a cute photo from the event that I just found on their facebook page:
So the reason I met up with Stella again on Monday was to spread the word about the event while simultaneously making as many cards for kids at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo as possible. We made over 50 get well cards for kids who were in the hospital and also got students interested in volunteering.
Hard at work making cards, I even brought my little brother and his friend along to help.
Stella and I <3
This weekend has been great, now it is time to hit the books! Thank you to my Miss TI family, my Miss New York family, the University of Buffalo and everyone else who is and will be a part of my journey. You are all amazing.
Peace, Love and Glitter
Lonna
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