Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Texas. 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 Michelle- 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!

Also- I would love to know more about you racing your mini-copper in autocross racing. That sounds like something I would love to do. (Ifrst I need to get a mini-copper, they are so cute!!)

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

I wish you the best of luck!

We all love and support you!

Best of Luck and bring the title to Houston, TX!!!!

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 Michelle, 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.

You have our support, Michelle, and
I know that everyone at the Houston MINI Motoring Society and the MINI Club of The Woodlands will love to see your crown!

(Michelle’s too good at autocrossing–she beats me all the time!)

Hi Michelle!
I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah! You are gorgous! 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

Michelle

You will do great, enjoy every minute and bring home the title!!! I’ll be sending good vibes from Texas.

Michelle- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Texas . 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

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

Deborah Barnes
Ms Wheelchair DC

Michelle,

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 Michelle,

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

Way to go Michelle! Congratulations on being crowned Ms. Wheelchair Texas. I hope you lavish this great opportunity and enjoy Rockville. What you’re doing is for such a wonderful cause. Good luck and bring the title home to Houston!!

Congratulations, Michelle. You are a wonderful young woman who has done great things in Houston for people with disabilities. Best wishes for the MWA 2008 title.

I am so proud to know you and work with you Michelle, you have truly been an awesome inspiration to me. So this congrats is straight from my heart to yours. You have made a tremendous difference in the lives of the people you have touched, so blessings to you forever and ever. Your friend always, Janet

You’ve got my vote!

Michelle,
I am so proud in all you do for the Houston community and for you participating in this endeavor. Not only are you outwardly beautiful but most imortantly inward. You have my vote and good luck!

Hi Michelle, you are a winner! Such a beautiful person; both inside and out. Have Fun. Hugs and kisses

You are truly an awesome person. I am very proud of your accomplishments in this event and for all you do for the Houston community. Looking forward to an even better season next year.

Michelle, your beauty and intelligence are a killing combination. You have my vote and I wish you all the best. I really enjoyed meeting you in Baltimore at the 2nd Mayor’s Leadership Academy organized as part of the REI Tour. If you are ever coming to Las Vegas, please contact me and I will give you a Tour of Goodwill!

Best wishes to you, Michelle. May this experience be for you everything you wish it to be and more.

Michelle, I just wanted to wish you luck! You are inspiration to all of us Texans!

Michelle, congratulations on being chosen as the new Ms. Wheelchair America. You will do us all proud, I am sure! God bless!

Congrad’s on winning the title of Ms. Wheelchair America!! I am Tammy (State Coordinator for Washington state) Meg (Ms. Wheelchair Washington)- spoke very highly of you! I hope we get a chance to meet sometime and that you have a wonderful year!

Best wishes,
Tammy

Cangratulation Michelle!!!!!!!!!!
Words can not describe how happy I am for you.

Ana

Congratulations Michelle! You will be an inspiration to so many more people with disabilities.
Judy

Congratulations! You did it! Have a wonderul rein as you will travel around the country inspiring and empowering other young women to reach for and achieve their goals!

Congrats Michelle! I am so happy and excited for you!!!

Congratulations Michelle!
Although I have never met you, I hear about you (and the MINI club members) all the time from my dad, JCScooper… I know they are all proud of you! Keep on motorin’!
All the best to you!
-Jen

Congrats on everything!!! You are so great and strong…I hope we can find time to talk…

CONGRATS AGAIN!!!

Michelle,
Congratulations from the
1958 Belmont High School,
where your father-in-law
graduated. We are so happy
to hear that you have won.
May you continue to be
an inspiritation to others.
1958 Class of Belmont High School
Congratulations again.

Way to go Michelle! You are a tremendous inspiration to everyone.

John

Congratulations Michelle!! We were delighted when we got the news, well earned accolades in deed. We think you will provide great leadership to the Ms Wheel Chair America organization. We are also sure Zoe is brimming with pride.

I wish you the best of luck with your reign in 2009.

Congratulations Michelle! You’ve won a great honor representing the wheelchair user of America. You are more than a women in a wheelchair, you are a women on a mission. A women with compassion and determination to make a difference in the world. Without a doubt, you will accomplish great deeds in your reign as Ms. Wheelchair America 2009.

May the LORD bless you this year with health and prosperity as you give of our time, energy and life to the cause!

Congratulations from Cathy Porter, Ms. Wheelchair MD 2007 and Nancy Carey, her devoted sister and photographer that captured the essence of your inner beauty as well as your outer beauty as a memorial to your great achievement.

Congrats Michelle

It was very nice meeting you in Rockville

Michelle - YOU kick ass - in marathons, road races, autocrosses, City Hall, and in your life. Cheers to your victory in this competition! Rock on and thanks for being an inspiration to wheelchairless women like me! laurie

Michelle,

It was such a pleasure to get to know you and Brian this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on winning the title and all of your accomplishments. Please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Texas…

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

Wishing you and Brian a year of great memories throughout your reign. Remember you represent all of us and we are counting on you to share our messages across the country. Do us proud.

Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008

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Michelle,

Congratulations! Your hard work has certainly brought your reward! You’ll be a great asset to bring awareness to all people with disabilities. Your message will be heard and many will respond to help where help is needed. Looking forward to working with you in 2009.

Michael S. Duenas / ATS
Active American Mobility

Michelle,
Congratulation! It was a pleasure meeting you at MWA. Good Luck on your forthcoming year of adventures.
Nadia

Congratulations Michelle!
You will be a great queen. Don’t forget about Ohio as you advocate for people with disabilities around America. I know you will do a great job.
Shari Cooper
Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2008

Hi Michelle, Been thinking about you. Hope you are doing well and excited about your new adventure. You will be a good spokesperson for those who are differently abled. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep God in your reign. I’ll be watching New Years Day. Love Rose

Congratulations and if there is anything we can do to collaborate on our platforms, please let me know. The goal is to help people with disabilities and raise awareness to all people.
Best of luck and I hope we can work together.

Take care,
Monica
Please check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunmMLQzWjA

Hi Michelle!
Hope you’re having fun traveling! Good luck in Pasadena. I’ll be watching.
Natalie
P.S. I got a new computer so I am unable to check my email at this current time but would love to hear from you!

Congrads! I am so happy for you LL. I am Brian’s cousin. I would love to reconnect with you all! Blessings! Greg

Hi webmaster!

The NYC 2008 Marathon was an incredible and wonderful experience. Read about how I came in 6th place in the female handcycle division.

I am still willing to help Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin 2009 if I can.

Hope you are having fun!
Sincerely,
Monica

Congratulations Michelle! You’re one of our shining stars of Texas! I’d like to extend an invitation to you to join us in 2009 in motivating people with disabilities to become involved and in being more health conscience!
Further, reserve October 24, 2009 for The Energy Capital Run in the Energy Corridor of Houston!
Keep up your wonderful advocacy work and let me know if I can be of any help!
All my best,
Maria Espinoza-Lyng
Development Director
The Joint Association to Stop Spina Bifida
http://www.jassb.org