Good Morning America Show!

On February 16th, I was a VIP audience guest of Good Morning America!
I attended the taping with my friend Kimberly Germia, the current Mrs. All America Woman 2009! It was organized by her friend Stacey who is a director for the teen, miss, Connecticut America pageant. I thank them for inviting me to the taping! I made sure that I made a large noticanle sign to bring attention to the BBBS in Nashua New Hampshire and on the other side I had a shout out to my school Walker Elementary! I had a lot of messages from people who saw me and those signs on the television! I only hope that it helps to recruit more people to be a BBBS! In the pictures I had to leave my house at 2:00am to drive to CT by 4:00am to catch the chartered bus and we arrived at 6:30am to be ushered in at 7:00am. So be kind I went 36 hours without sleep and it shows in my pictures! We also got a grand tour of the studio and I got to meet the lovely Diane SAwyer, Robyn Roberts and Sam Champion . The coordinator was awesome and so very helpful and friendly...hear that GMA...give that girl a raise! A guest on the program was Jason Mc Elwain otherwise known as J-Mac. Jason is a senior at NY Greece Athenia High School. Jason is also autistic and was the manager of the baskeball team. The last game of the season the coach put him in the game and he hit an amazing 6 three pointers. I had followed his story and I was thrilled to see him there...what a remarkable younge man!
Link to his story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fw1CcxCUgg
Also a very handsome soap actor Cameron Mathison was on the show...I don't watch the soaps but I see what I'm missing :)
Thank you to STacey for organizing such a fun apperance and inviting me! Thanks to Kim for running around NY with me and for always making me laugh :)

Why be a Big Brother and Big Sister?

Being a Big Brother and Big Sister is one of the most rewarding things you can do for a child and for yourself! I have been the child who had a Big Sister and I have been a Big Sister for a few children and I know that it truly makes a difference for all that are involved! I have great respect for the people who work in this organization and all that they do for the children and the adults. Please know that you don't need to be a super hero just someone to spend time with a child and make their world a brighter place with your care and attention. I am passionate about BBBS because I know it truly works! Remember this generation of children is our future and this is your chance to ensure that our youngsters are on the right path. I hope that you will consider being a BBBS, below are listed some specific reasons to be a BBBS! Happy Valetines Day

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country - including yours.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua's Mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children who are primarily from single parent homes. This is accomplished by matching children with caring, committed volunteers from the community, in a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship.

Our Mentoring Works
National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. Little Brothers and Sisters are:

• More confident in their schoolwork performance
• Able to get along better with their families
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52% less likely to skip school.¹