Kind Campaign

Did you know that October is Bullying Prevention Month? Studies show that a child is bullied every 7 minutes.

 

As Miss Greater Derry, I work in the community to promote Kind Campaign. In 2009, Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson embarked on a 10,000 mile cross-country journey filming the groundbreaking documentary Finding Kind, which reveals the unspoken truth that as females, more often than not, we are anything but kind to one another. This verbal form of bullying between girls can be just as ruthless as physical bullying.

 

Take a few moments to watch the Finding Kind trailer!

 

 

 

As asserted in their mission statement, “Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized movement, documentary and school program based upon the powerful belief in KINDness, that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl ‘crime.”

 

Kind Campaign is more than an anti-bullying movement. Kind Campaign focuses on creating this atmosphere of KINDness. I am a firm believer in always looking at the positive side of every situation. Focusing on kindness allows us to be positive and uplifting, while fighting to eradicate bullying in the process.

 

CNN released a piece on Kind Campaign which can be found HERE. :)

 

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -Leo Buscaglia

 

:) Kendall

MGD2013



Do Small Things With Great Love

What a crazy few months it has been!! I have been very busy with appearances, school, work, and extra-curricular activities. Being so busy, I always keep one saying in the back of my mind:

"Do small things with great love." -Mother Teresa

 

So, here are some things I've been up to...

 

I was in the Londonderry Old Home Days Parade with my MGD Sisters

I volunteered at Sunday Night Miss Derry Bingo. Thank you to everyone who helps to raise these funds!!!



 

I was a Freshman Orientation Leader at my school, Saint Anselm College. I faced my fear of heights at a ropes course, saw a hypnotist show, and met some fabulous people! Here is a picture of all the Orientation Leaders (I'm on the far right).

 

I went and cheered on the young women competing for Miss Gate City and Miss Souhegan Valley (and the corresponding Teen titles!) - Congratulations Meredith and Sam!

 

The following weekend I had the privilege of co-hosting Derry's Got Talent! It was a blast to see all of the talent in the Greater Derry area. :) I couldn't even pick a winner. It was such an entertaining show and I had so much fun! Congrats to the winner of Derry's Got Talent, Mariah Laroque, a fellow country singer!!

 

The next day, I had the chance to meet many people in the Derry community at Derryfest. I also performed the National Anthem and God Bless America. It was such a fun day!!

 Emily (Miss Greater Derry's Outstanding Teen) and I supporting Driving Toward Zero on NH Highways!

 Myself and the We Can Change the World Club from Pinkerton Academy

 Emily and I with Jess Avelar, Miss Winnipseaukee

Sisters :-)

 

I attended the Miss Lake Sunapee Region and Miss Keene Area Pageant. Congratulations to Brittany and Steph!

With Steph, Miss Keene Area

 

With Brittany, Miss Lake Sunapee Region

 

The following morning, Emily and I volunteered at the Autism Speaks Walk in Manchester. We had so much fun handing out Autism Speaks tatoos, spending time in the Kids Tent, and dancing (Cupid Shuffle anyone?!)

 

Last weekend I volunteered at Race for a Cure at the Tanger Outlets. Tanger is a huge sponsor of the Miss NH Program. It was great to support breast cancer research and our amazing sponsor, and spend time with all of the Miss NH contestants!

 

This past weekend I attended the Miss Captial Area pageant. A huge congrats goes out to Lauren Campbell, Miss Capital Area!!!

 

I also had the opportunity to attend the Derry Lions Club meeting on Tuesday night to speak about Kind Campaign!

 

At St. Anselm. I have been very busy as well! Aside from taking five courses, I volunteer three hours per week at Girls Incorporated, observe in a third grade classroom at an area Elementary School, and work at the Meelia Center for Community Engagement where I am involved in the America Reads program at another area elementary school. Let's just say I was very happy to go home last weekend for Fall Break. I had just the R & R I needed to get through mid-terms week.

 

I have some exciting events lined up for the next few weeks, so stay tuned for updates!!

Look for a post in the near future about Anti-Bullying Month as well. :)

 

Happy Fall!!

 

"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." -Doug Firebaugh

 

:) Kendall

MGD 2013