Congratulations and good luck, Deborah! I know you’ll make us all proud.

Met you a couple of months ago at a North West Kiwanis Club meeting & was very impressed by your committment & determination to help schools become more accessible to handicapped parents, grandparents, etc.

Good luck! I know you will succeed.

Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair District of Columbia. Look forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies in Rockville! Even though we might be competing for the same title, it is not about the title but what we can do to promote our cause to all of the Nation! Good luck!

Hi - I just wanted to introduce myself since I won’t be able to meet you at the National Pageant. I am the state coordinator for Ms. Wheelchair Washington Pageant. I was Ms. WC Washington 2006 and I had a great year. I am sorry I won’t be there to meet all of you this year. Good luck in all you do and have a wonderful time at the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant. It was one of the best weeks of my life!

Best of luck!
Tammy Wilber
Ms. Wheelchair Washington State Pageant Coordinator

I wish you the best of luck!

Deborah, congratulations on becoming Ms. Wheelchair DC. I wish you all the best at the National Pageant. We are all very proud of you.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you in advance to the great state of Maryland. I look forward to meeting you. I know that we will all have a great time during the week of Nationals. Good luck and most importantly have fun!!!

Ms. Wheelchair MD

My name is Angie Wilkerson: I was Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006, second runner-up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2006 and also was awarded the People’s Choice Award. To all contestants, congratulations! As you get ready for MWA I know you are probably very excited and nervous at the same time. I wanted to share these pieces of wisdom based on my experiences and advice I received. You will be glad if you do all of your preparation before going to MWA (prepare & practice speeches, etc.), once you arrive pace yourself- don’t wear yourself out- get your rest and eat well- take care of yourself, enjoy every moment of the experience, take lots of pictures, try to meet and spend time with each contestant- you will be so inspired and enriched by doing so, you are all amazing and special…don’t compare yourself to anyone else- just be the best you that you can be, think of your fellow contestants not as competition but rather as members of a team with the same mission as you. May you all support, encourage, educate, and inspire one another. Have the time of your life and congratulations again to each of you on your achievements.
God bless,
Angie Wilkerson
MWVA 2005-2006

Hi Deb, I’m Rose, Ms. Wheelchair Virginia. Are you geared up for week of fun as we compete? I look forward to meeting you. Have a safe and enjoyable rip.

Congratulations to you Deborah on becomming Ms. Wheelchair DC. This is where God wanted you to be. Even if you may not win the National Pagent just remember you are one of God’s children and that is the best award there is. God Bless You!!!

Hi Deborah!
I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah! I just wanted to say good luck! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us, and I look forward to meeting you!

Ashlee

Deborah -
On behalf of myself and the rest of the AmeriChoice Healthcare Inc. family we want to wish you the very BEST! You have been a wonderful client and friend to us. I am so glad our paths have crossed. We will be cheering for you and always be her for you! We are so PROUD!
Take care,
Carole Ann Strange
AmeriChoice Healthcare Inc.
Medical Supply & Equipment

Deborah- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair DC. You have a very busy and exciting week ahead of you in Rockville Maryland. Embrace every moment of this once in a lifetime opportunity and open yourself up to learning from all of the amazing women around you. Best of luck! I look forward to meeting you next week.
Autumn Grant
Ms Wheelchair America 2007
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator

Hi Deborah! This is Amanda speaking! I would like to congratulate you on winning the title of Ms. Wheelchair DC! Yay Yay. I know you will make us all proud. \Good Luck to the rest of you as well. DC
-Your daughter Amanda

Deborah,

I wish you a wonderful week at Nationals, full of memories and meaning, with much to be happy about… Know this - you are all already winners, so just let your natural beauty shine through!

xoxo
Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008

Hello Deborah,

In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, a year in the life?
This exact question from one of my favorite songs from the musical RENT began running through my head from the moment I recieved the title of Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee. How would I measure this year? And now I know I am measuring it in every lesson taught and learned and every friendship made.

I am looking forward to a great week here at Nationals. Thank you for being a part of how I will measure this year.

Kasondra, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2008

Thank You for being Ms.Wheelchair DC 2008 Deborah
Bonita Musgrove Ms.
Wheelchair DC 2004

Hello Deborah!
Thank you for being Ms. Wheelchair
DC 2008
Ms. Bonita Musgrove Ms. Wheelchair DC 2004

Deborah,

It was such a pleasure to get to know you this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in DC…

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

Hi, Deborah,
I made it back to Cedar Rapids,Iowa Sunday afternoon right on schedule. My daughter got to her home near the Des Moines Airport just before a bad storm hit. I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our evening dining together and getting to know you. I wish you continued success as you set the example and standard for others with disabilities. Your new friend, Carole Lerch

Deborah,
It was apleasure meeting you. Congratulation on completing National and connecting with 25 other dynamic women.
Best wishes,
Nadia

Deborah-
My MWA experience was so enriched because I met you and Amanda. Keep fighting for more accessible and affording housing in DC. Please stay in touch.

Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008

Hi Deborah,

I was a pleasure getting to know you during the week of Nationals. I wish you continued success in everything that you set out to do. And remember, no matter what, you are always a queen. Keep in touch.

Denise
Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2008

Congratulations on representing your state in a great way! It was fun meeting you, and wish you best of luck in your future endevours.

Deb-
Great to hear you are doing all you can to highlight challenges in DC. Keep up the good work and keep me posted. Jaime