2007 Queen Event Photos

Mississauga Track and Field Club (MTFC) is a running club which strives to promote track and field for high school aged athletes. They workout regularly from September till August preparing for competition at the local, provincial and national level.  MTFC is over 30 years old, bringing coaching experience and success in track to the City of Mississauga.

I was invited to attend as a Guest Speaker at their annual fundraising dinner. The determination and spirit behind Mississauga Track and all of their members is one I support whole-heartedly, and I was quite pleased by their annual dinner/dance fundraiser. Too often, people who are really making a difference in our communities are overlooked, and this program is ingenious in that it supports those key players around Mississauga who are making a difference through their sport.

Being active in the entertainment industry means you have to know when to give back…    

I organized a fundraiser in a chique Yorkville lounge for the Men's Olympic fastball team that was traveling to the PanAM games in Argentina. I performed alongside several talented local artists, and we auctioned off a plethora of goodies, raking in over $1500 for the team! Yahoo!

I attended this event as a special guest, and got to eat breakfast and participate in the festivities with many children who may have not otherwise had presents to open on Christmas. From face painting, to a puppet show, this event pulled out all the stops to delight each boy and girl. And it warmed my heart to be a part of it, and really put me into the holiday mood.

A sketch comedy theatre production that brings such issues as sexuality, denial, pretense, needs, love, relationships, friendships, rejection, religion and life styles to the fore front. "It's like everyday situations or its something that someone tells you that is normally not expressed so openly, explicitly and more so blatantly." "CariRonto" is like the Matrix, it all around you, it's everywhere. It's raw, it's edgy, it's fierce, it's blatant, it has serious moments, but over all hilariously shocking. I had the pleasure of being one of two unscripted MC’s for the night- boy was it fun! We cracked jokes, handed out prizes, and really got to interact with the performers and the audience. All in all, it was quite a diverse experience, and I’d love to get involved again.

I attended their head office to personally meet the people responsible for my all expenses paid Carribean vacation! They were warm, friendly, and congratulated me whole-heartedly on my title as Miss Canada Plus. I couldn’t believe all the fabulous things included in the vacation package, and can’t wait to put it to use!

Women of Distinction radio interview on 3 Sisters Program of That Radio November 27th 2007

The mission of this pageant is to make a difference in the lives of young women by providing them with the opportunities for furthering their professional and educational goals, while promoting Caribbean tourism and celebrating Caribbean culture.
I attended as a distinguished guest, and felt welcome from the moment I walked in the door. I was asked to pose for pictures for a few photographers who offered Media coverage of the night’s event, and was then shown to my seat.

I thoroughly enjoyed the detail they put into their pageant, from the diverse program and costuming, to the delectable food and music throughout. The sights, sounds and smells truly encapsulated the heart of the Caribbean. Additionally, I was pleased to hear music that corresponded to each contestant's cultural background when they walked the stage- it really added to the sensory detail. Faleesha Raquel- Miss Jamaica, was crowned the new Queen, and I must say that all the participants did a beautiful job-their hard work really paid off on Saturday night!

Even as I was getting into bed, I was still raving to my partner about the night's colourful performances.