Hamptons Heart Ball 2013

   Happy Sunday, everyone! On June 29, I was able to attend the 2013 Hamptons Heart Ball. Each year the Hamptons Heart Ball raises thousands of dollars for the American Heart Association. This was my first year attending, and I was so excited to be manning the advocacy table! I was able to talk to attendees about two petitions I asked them to sign. One petition asks for CPR to be a high school graduation requirement in all New York State schools. The second petition asked for all New York City schools to offer 30 minutes of quality physical education classes each day. Here are some pictures from the Heart Ball:

At the advocacy table! So happy I could do what I love- raising awareness!

With the 2013 Heart Hero, Caroline Loeb!

With the inspirational Star Jones!

   I would like to thank everyone who helped to make the Heart Ball such an amazing event. We raised so much money and awareness for the American Heart Association that night, and that is truly what it is all about!

XOXO,

Sarah

Victorian Flatbush House Tour and Pageant Prep Day!

   Hey everyone! On June 9, I hopped in the car with my mom and drove to Brooklyn for a day full of excitement! Our first stop was at Angela Sbano's beautiful home for the Miss New York's Outstanding Teen Pageant Prep Day. Ms. Angela is a contestant coordinator for the Outstanding Teen contestants and graciously opened her home so that we could prepare for the upcoming Miss New York's Outstanding Teen Pageant. The contestants and I had a great morning speaking about our platforms (click here to read about mine!), running our talents, and getting to know Shannon Ryan, Miss New York's Outstanding Teen 2012. I received so much advice that I can put to use as I prepare for the state pageant.
   After a morning of pageant prep, some of the Miss contestants dropped by, and we all headed to our next destination: the Victorian Flatbush House Tour Press Conference. At the press conference, I was honored to sing "God Bless America" for all of the speakers and cameras. It was a great experience! After the press conference, all of the contestants volunteered at the Victorian Flatbush House Tour. Here are a few pictures from the day:

With all of the teen contestants who were able to make it out to Brooklyn that day!

With my great friend, Alexa!

The Teen and Miss contestants who were able to help volunteer that day!

Laughing with Shannon, Miss New York's Outstanding Teen, about something! Shannon introduced me at the press conference, where I sang "God Bless America". Thanks for the great introduction, girl!

Opening the Victorian Flatbush House Tour Press Conference by singing, "God Bless America". What a great experience!

With Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz! He was such a nice man, and really fun to be around. Thank you for the Brooklyn pin, Mr. Markowitz!

With some more of the Teen and Miss contestants. I really enjoyed getting to know all of the girls so much better! I can't wait for July!

    Special thanks go to the Flatbush Development Corporation for putting together such a fun community event, and for allowing all of the contestants to volunteer for your cause! Also, thank you to  contestant coordinator, Angela Sbano, for not only inviting us to take part in this wonderful event, but for opening your home up to us all and for your great hospitality.

XOXO,

Sarah