| Introducing Kristen Parisi Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2008 |
| Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts A Program of Achievement, Advocacy and Opportunity for Women with disAbilities in Massachusetts April 24th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Autumn Grant 774-501-1185 mswheelchairmass06@yahoo.com www.mswheelchairmass.org Kristen Parisi of Dracut, Massachusetts Crowned Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2008 Kristen Parisi, originally from central New York, moved to Massachusetts in 2005 for school and for her love for this beautiful state. She is currently a music education student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and plans to teach music to special needs students. She is a very passionate and outgoing person, so nothing has ever gotten in her way of achieving her dreams. During her time as Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts, Kristen hopes to be an inspiration to both those who have a disability and those who do not. She wants to be a mentor for people who are newly disabled, so they can see that people with disAbilities can do anything that anyone else can. Furthermore, Kristen wants to educate the general public that people with disAbilities are just like everyone else and break down some barriers that people may subconsciously have. She is looking forward to this experience and helping people and getting awareness in any way possible. The 2008 Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts program has hosted at Carson Place at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday April 6th. This year four contestants competed from across the state and were judged in individual interview sessions, an on stage interview session and platform speeches. Tara Lynne Southard was named first runner –up. To have Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts at your next event, to become a contestant, to be a sponsor, or for more information please visit www. mswheelchairmass.org or contact Autumn Grant at mswheelchairmass06@yahoo.com Kristen will be competing in the National Ms. Wheelchair America Program July 21-27, 2008 in Rockville, Maryland . |
| Contact Kristen directly at mswheelchairmass08@yahoo.com |
| Congratulations Kristen Parisi, recipeint of the Todd Mullins Courage Award at the Ms. Wheelchair America 2009 pageant. |