Sunday in Middletown

Happy Monday! I had a great Sunday morning in Middletown yesterday! The day started off at Walmart in Middletown, where myself and Mrs. Delmarva 2012, Melissa Schulte collected money for the Children's Miracle Network. Children's Miracle Network is also Miss America's national platform, so I am familiar with it as a board member for the Miss Brandywine scholarship pageant (a Miss Delaware local preliminary) as we also raise money for this wonderful charity. Children's Miracle Network funds are often used to purchase hospital equipment and pay for uncompensated care, with the goal of saving and improving the lives of as many children as possible. I had a great time with Melissa and we had fun catching up while handing out CMN "swag" (free Children's Miracle Network stuff) for donations. We even befriended some brave Girl Scouts selling cookies outside, and I left with a box of thin mints!

At the Walmart in Middletown for Children's Miracle Network

With Melissa Schulte, Mrs. Delmarva 2012

Then I headed to Louis Marie Bridal for my bridal gown fitting for their upcoming fashion show. The 2012 Middletown Bridal Expo will be held on Sunday, March 4th from 12noon-4pm at the Middletown Memorial Hall. I will be one of the models for this fashion show and I am SO excited to wear my dress! I am not going to give anything away..you are just going to have to see it for yourself! :) Learn more about the expo by clicking here.

I ended my morning in Middletown by stopping by Your Creation Station for their "Pottery for Pitbulls" event. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring my guy Barron (I don't think the bridal store would have liked that! :) but I wanted to make a donation to this great organization. Response-a-Bull Rescue is a non-profit organization in Delaware that is devoted to Pit Bulls and Bully breeds, to help rescue, educate, and promote responsible ownership. Ernie and I adopted our "four legged son" Barron over the Christmas holiday, who is a Lab/Bully mix. We love him and he is such a sweet heart, so any organization that believes in giving these guys a second chance is a friend of mine! Please visit their website and support their efforts.

Our boy Barron

I am looking forward to more volunteer work in the future, it is one of the great things about being a titleholder. Hope you have a great week!

Until Next Time,
Melissa Kirk
Mrs. New Castle County United States 2012