Grace and Perseverance

Melanie Greene, Nina Brofsky and I at the 2009 Shining Stars Awards and Reception for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Central New England Chapter. The Lexettes received the Outstanding Team Fundraising Award. A special award was also presented to Lexettes Head Coach Dede Wilson for Outstanding Individual Fundraising.

The Lexettes were inspired to walk by our team chaperone and MS Shining Star Linda Gallagher. Linda is living with MS and faces every obstacle with perseverance and grace.

To learn more or make donation, please visit http://www.msnewengland.org/.

New York City!

So excited to skate in the Bryant Park Pond's Tree Lighting live on QVC this Friday 12/4.

Performances from some of your favorite skating stars and musical acts. Broadcast live on QVC with special "Posh in the Park" Celebrity Guests and Fashion Designers http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com/

And introducing my amazing Shooting Star "little sister" Sophie. She is awesome!

Inspiration

“Warriors have enough confidence and inner strength to stand alone with their beliefs at the moment of truth. They possess the mental toughness that allows them to remain confident, enthusiastic, positive and not be swayed by temporary setback. There is a fire in them, a determination and pride to not just compete, but to excel. They are self-starters, committed to excellence, with a burning desire to go beyond ‘good,’ not embarrassed to admit that they want to be the best, unafraid of failure and not apologizing for trying to win. They love the arena and look forward to the toughest competition as a test of themselves. When they do win, they do it unselfishly and with dignity. They let the intensity of their effort and will speak (for itself).” - Bruce Eamon Brown

Caring and Sharing Food Drive

Joining Jeff Paradis and Danny Lunnie at WSTN and The Bay's Sixth Annual Caring & Sharing Food Drive. Over 650 cases of food and $20,000 in cash and gift cards were collected to benefit twenty local charities.
http://www.987thebay.com

Macy's Shop For A Cause 2009

Serving as a "Celebrity Runway Model" at the Fourth Annual “Shop For a Cause” charity shopping event, which has raised nearly $28 million for charities across the country since 2006. The 2009 National Charities were: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Go Red for Women and Make-A-Wish. Thank you to everyone at the Newington Mall Macy's for a fabulous day! http://gallery.me.com/keyestylerk#100019

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Service Snapshots

A few fun memories from 2009 service events.

Running on WMUR's Team with Jamie Staton at the 17th CIGNA/Elliot Corporate 5K Road Race - to support charitable healthcare programs. http://www.elliothospital.org/cignaroadrace/

May 2008 & 2009 the Lexettes participated in and raised over $5,000 for the MS LifeLines Walk in Gardner, MA doing their part to help create a world free of multiple sclerosis.

Be Your Best Self at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Boys & Girls Club in Kittery, Maine

Be Your Best Self is a national outreach program. The five aspects of BYBS are HAIRS:

1. Be Healthy
2. Be Ambitious
3. Be Involved
4. Be Responsible
5. Be Studious

These goals represent five qualities that make up a well-rounded and successful individual. To learn more about this awesome program, please visit http://www.ajm.org/about/be_your_best_self/

The coolest place in town!

I can't believe it's November already...this season has flown by. I had the chance to visit the Rochester Arena ("The coolest place in town!") for learn to skate and had a blast making new friends.

Visit http://www.myrecdept.com/nh/rochester/default2.asp to sign-up for Learn to Skate!