One of the best things about becoming Ms. Wheelchair America was the “Ski for Light” winter sporting event for people with disabilities in Deadwood South Dakota. I heard about SFL from previous national titleholders, but nothing could have prepared me for the excitement and enthusiasm in this tiny Western town! In addition to skiing down […]

Well, I recently returned from my first road trip as Ms. Wheelchair America, 2008, and I had an unbelievable time. I was welcomed to the “Golden State” by Ruthee Goldkorn (Ms. Wheelchair California 2001 and the MSWC State Coordinator). Then I was accompanied by 4 other Tiara Girls as I toured the 2008 Rose Bowl […]

Where do I begin? Corny and I spent four fabulous days in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ida B. Esh’t, MWA Arkansas State Coordinator was our host. Let me tell you—Miss Ida does everything first class! From start to finish we were shown the royal treatment. We were given complimentary rooms […]

Corny and I just returned home late last night from our Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda! We had a great time with the exception of one bad day at sea when a storm hit. I became very seasick so I spent most of the day in my room trying to settle my stomach. […]

Happy New Year! Even with all the holiday festivities my duties as Ms Wheelchair America did not slow down in December. On December 2nd, I had the honor of handing out the trophies at Gaylord Hospital’s Quad Rugby Tournament in Wallingford, CT. The players were phenomenal. Midmonth, I had the privilege to speak at the […]

Kristen had a very exciting March. She was honored to be invited to attend the Ms. Wheelchair Virginia state pageant on March 17th and 18th. Kristen enjoyed having the opportunity to meet and get to know the nine contestants who competed. Congratulations to Valerie Lewis on being crowned MWVA 2006. Kristen […]

Kristen traveled to Deer Mountain, South Dakota for the 27th annual Ski for Light (www.bhsfl.org). More than 90 skiers with visual and/or mobility impairments from across the country participated in this event. Kristen even took a few runs down the mountain with her volunteer guide. After spending the days on the mountain, […]

Kristen with Dan Reilly, the head of the LIAT

In December, Kristen was invited to speak to a group of about 50 people at MetLife Insurance. Their Local Inclusion Action Team is committed to involving people with disabilities. This was a nice fit with Kristen’s platform of breaking down attitudinal barriers in the workplace for people […]