Rachael Todd wins Miss Florida

Rachael Todd wins Miss Florida!
First Appearance at Tuscawilla Country Club
Winter Springs, Florida - Tuscawilla Country Club is honored to be hosting the first appearance of the new Miss Florida, Rachael Todd, on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Rachael, who was born and raised in Oviedo, Florida, will now go on to compete nationally for the title of Miss America! Ms. Todd, who celebrated her win and was crowned on Saturday, will be appearing to thank those who have supported her as she prepared for the Miss Florida Pageant.

Rachael's heart lies with her platform - "The Changing Face of Homelessness", which has been in the forefront and main topic of all of her appearances prior to the win. Rachael has held the position of volunteer coordinator for several large outreach events for the HOPE Foundation, which was founded by her mother in 2007, and was currently named Non-Profit of the Year. Rachaels' focus is to bring awareness to the "Millennial" generation and the true aspects of homelessness today, with specific focus on children and families. Rachael was a guest earlier this year at the Tuscawilla Country Club "Party with a Purpose" where thousands of dollars were raised to benefit the HOPE Foundations *Village of HOPE.

After the reception Rachael will start her new career traveling throughout the State of Florida, and within the US to continue her mission to spread the word about homelessness, encouraging people to get plugged into their community, and of course, prepare for the Miss America Pageant that will take place in Las Vegas, January of 2010.
WELCOME RECEPTION: Rachael Todd, Miss Florida
WHERE / WHEN: Tuscawilla Country Club
1500 Winter Springs Blvd.
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
http://www.tuscawillacc.com/tuscawilla/
RECEPTION: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (open to the public, cash bar available)
HOSTED BY:
Tuscawilla Country Club, in association with Miss Florida

Pageant and the HOPE Foundation *HOPE currently runs a large Thrift Store, Food Pantry and Resource Center. The Village of HOPE will allow families in crisis to access all resources and services in one location such as; case management, counseling, life skills training, medical/dental services, educational/apprenticeship programs and more. HOPE's assists families in crisis, preventing them from becoming homeless and giving them the tools to become self-sufficient.
For additional interview or appearances for Miss Florida, please contact Miss Florida Representative Mary at marycrwnmry@aol.com For additional information about HOPE, please contact Joan Faulkner joan@helpforthehomeless.net