Boston Pride Pageant

With the 2013 Pride King & Queen 

I was invited to judge the 2013 Boston Pride King & Queen Pageant. This was definitely a new experience for me, but I throughly enjoyed being part of this event. The talent was truly amazing, and I was very entertained during all the performances.

Thank you so much to Miss Boston/Cambridge Organization board member, Rocky Graziano, for setting this appearance up. I had the opportunity to judge the pageant along side my business manager, Dustin Rennells. He was also my chaperone ;-)  His sister Marshelle Johnston joined us for the night. She did my hair &  makeup. Marshelle has become a really good friend of mine! I have such a great pageant family! Also, thank you to Glitterati for dressing me perfectly for the evening.

I got to sash the winners 

Contestants were judged on four phases of competition:
Private interview
Pride costume/ Personal intro
Talent
Evening wear

The winner of the Boston Pride King & Queen pageant will be the face and spokesperson of Boston Pride. One of their first appearances will be to ride in the Boston Pride parade this Saturday, June 8th.

Other pride events will take place through June 9th. Click here (for more info).

Judging the pageant alongside Dustin

Marshelle and I before the pageant 

Cambridge Family & Children's Service

At the MENtoring Event with CFCS mentors

I am so happy to announce that I will be partnering with Cambridge Family and Children's Service to promote my platform, ADOPT: Adoption Depends on Positive Thinking. I was adopted from Changsha, China when I was two years old. Since I was given a second chance at a better life, I believe it is my time to pay it forward.  I want to spread adoption awareness throughout the Cambridge community and Greater Boston Area. I will also be supporting the overall mission of CFCS, which is to "serve children and strengthen families."
History of CFCS (Click this link)

Sophie speaks about mentor requirments

CFCS offers: adoption, developmental disabilities, intensive foster care, and residential services. It also has a volunteer mentoring program and helps with family support and stabilization.

On Friday night, I went to a Latino MENtoring event hosted by CFCS. The purpose of this gathering was to encourage men, and especially bilingual men, to become mentors. (Watch this video to learn more about the mentorship program at CFCS:  Mentor Video.) CFCS matches mentors with youth in the community. I would higlhy encourage anyone who can to become a mentor. As soon as I turn 21, I am signing up to mentor a child. I want to help enhance a life and brighten a child's future. The mentorship program is always looking for new adult volunteers. Why not take the opportunity to make a new friend?

Become a mentor!  (Click this link)

Quick Facts-Mentor Requirements:

1. Must be at least 21 years old
2. Is willing to commit 2-3 hours a week for a minimum of 1 year
3. Can offer friendship, encouragement, guidance and support to a youth

So, do you meet the qualifications?? If so, please consider being a mentor!

Thank you to Venture Cafe for hosting the event

I am so glad to be forming a relationship and bond with CFCS. All of the staff are incredibly dedicated. I already have an appearance scheduled with CFCS next week. I can't wait! Stay tuned for my next blog post. –Carrie