Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts. 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 Kristin- 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 and I was Ms. WC Washington 2006 and I had a great year.
I grew up in Hampton New Hampshire, maybe you know where that is? It is along the coast, which New Hampshire only has 15 miles of, but we probably know a few of the same people.
Anyway,
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!

Whoooooo Hooooooooo! Go Kristen!!! Best of luck

You are the awesomest!!

Kristen!!!! You are amazing and I know you will go far with this. i haven’t seen you in such a long time but it’s really great to see you as a part of something so special. I wish you the best of luck. Also, come home soon and visit

Kevin K,
W’boro NY

Kristen,

I am so proud that you will be representing Massachusetts in the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant. I know that your personaility and commitment to advocating on behalf of people with disabilities will shine.

Autumn
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator
Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
Ms. Wheelchair America 2007

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

Hi Kristen!
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

You go girl! We are sooooooo very proud of you! Watch out MWA.. here comes Kristen Parisi!!!!
Love,
Jenn & Joe (Lauren’s mom and dad!)

Hi Kristen,

My name is Donna Suskawicz and I am the creator/director of the Irving K. Zola Center for Persons with Disabilities located in Newton Highlands, MA.

The Zola Center is a social center created to shatter the sterotypes the able bodied have about persons with disabilities and shatter the stereotypes persons with disabilities have about themselves.

Roles models like you are so important to inspire others to become accomplished and work hard to obtain goals.

The Zola Center supports you in your effort to inspire and motivate others, especially women with disabilities.

We wish you the best during the Ms. Wheelchair America event as you represent Massachusetts.

Donna Suskawicz

Best of Luck Kristen!
-Jill, Helping Hands staff, & the Helping Hands monkeys!

Looking forward to meeting all you young ladies on Monday at the hotel. Have a good trip to Maryland

Deborah Barnes
Ms Wheelchair DC

Hi Kristen,

Best of luck in pageant! We’re all routing for you. You’ve already been a great Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts. It’s been great getting to know you, and I look forward to seeing all you do in the coming year.

Good luck and have a great time at nationals!

Kristen,

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

Aunt Kristen,
I love you and miss you. I hope you have fun in Washington. Dress pretty, wear sparkly jewelery, lipstick and eyeshadow, a crown and a wand and most of all a smile. I hope you win.
Love Ophelia with hugs and kisses.

kristen, you are my other star..you will do great. your mom just told me. knock em dead…best of luck love you lots aunt pat xxxxooooooo go girl….

Hello Kristen Ann,

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

Have fun this week! You are the awesomest Oboe Hero!!!!!

We’re all very proud of you. I know you’ll do great make everyone there smile.

-Dave and April

Good Luck, Kristin. Just be yourself…you can’t lose!! Lots of love, Gary & Paula

Good luck.

Kris!!! I am so very proud of you. You have reached into your heart and made a choice to share a part of it with all who are in need. You have truly learned the statement “BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER”.

All my love anf blessings you are truly worthy of wearing the criown.

Aunt Barbara

Way to go!!! You have already won!
Aunt Ba

Go Girl! Congradulations and good luck as you continue on!
Joe Ladd, friend of the family.

ummm…hello Krissy! i want to say that your headshot is GORGEOUS…annnnnd, you’re going to win! all of us at handikids are cheering you on! can’t wait to hear about everything! best of luck!!!

Kerry

Kristen,

So glad to hear of your latest project. I know how hard you always work at things and admire your attitude. Best of luck in the contest. I know you will go far.

Love,
Ron and Nora

GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND. WE ARE ROOTING FOR YOU.
LOVE YOU

Best of luck, Keep smiling, and most of all enjoy the pageant.

Kristen,

It is because of amazing women like you, Autumn and Kristen M. that I started MWMass! You are already a winner to all of us in Massachusetts and I know you will do us proud at Nationals! Enjoy the MWA experience!

All my best,
Laurel

Dear Kristen-

We are so very proud of you. You have accomplished so much and we know you are destined for even more great things. We love you– Sandy & Bob

Hey we love you and already miss you at HandiKids! Good Luck we’re rootin for ya!

WE LOVE YOU KRISTEN!!

Best of luck Kristen! It was nice meeting you this summer. Represent Camp Connect! =)

Goodluck Kristen!! We miss you this week! Hope your having fun.

Hi Kristen

Best of Luck in the Pageant!!!!!!!!

Carole & Joe

Grandma Billie’s neighbors

Way to go, Kris. We’re so very proud of you!!! We wish we were there to witness both the speech and your face when your name was announced for the award. We know you’ve met some new people and that this has been quite a week for you. Have a safe trip home. We miss you very much.
Love,
Mom & Dad XXOOXX

Kristen,

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

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

You are so vivacious and a spectacular advocate for all women, not just the disabled. I am so honored we got to share MWA. Please keep in touch.

Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008

Kristen - You’re so beautiful girl — inside & out! I’m so proud of you. Can’t wait to hear all about this. Love, Stacy Rounds

Kristen,
It was nice meeting you and good luck with school.
Nadia

Congratulations again on all of your accomplishments at the natioanl pageant. I am looking forward to continue to work with you over the remainder of your reign.

Autumn

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

If you want to stay in touch please email me at reevepupandkittens@sbcglobal.net