Fundraising and News

	Rebecca Harris with the newly crowned Miss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen , April Nelson and Cheyenne Little.
Four Queens: Miss Louisiana, Amanda Joseph; Miss Louisiana Jazzland, Rebecca Harris; Fleur de Lis Princess, Anna-Katherine Thompson and Miss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen, Mary Jane Hobgood.
	Anna-Katherine and Rebecca after finishing their make-up party.
Anna-Katherine participating as Rebecca Harris’ Fleur de Lis Princess at the Miss Louisiana Pageant. Here they had a dress up party with their Outstanding Teens.

Rebecca with Joy Foster and Liesl Oestriecher
	Miss Louisiana Jazzland, Kristen and Fleur de lis princess, Claire at Cochon de lait.
New friends - thank you from Miss Louisiana Jazzland, Kristen and her Fleur de lis Princess, Claire!
	Holding still - facepainting into second hour.
More kids line up! Facepainting kids for CMN
	Facepainting enthusiasts line up to help CMN kids.
First in line for facepainting by Miss Louisiana Jazzland, Kristen - for CMN

One of the workers trying on Kristen's crown!

Superhero poses with Fleur de lis Princess.



April 29, 2008 Representative Rodney Alexander Independence Avenue and 1^st Street SE Washington D. C. 20515-1805 Dear Representative Alexander: RE: DO MORE TO FIGHT DIABETES I urge you to increase research and prevention funding for diabetes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diabetes takes a very personal toll on the lives of the almost 21 million Americans with this disease and the nearly 225,000 people who die from its complications. I have experienced this first hand as my grandmother died from complications of diabetes at the age of seventy. I participate in Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen Program and my platform is “Preventing the Complications of Diabetes.” As part of my community service I would like to encourage your support in the fight against Diabetes. In addition to the human cost, this disease is a threat to our nation’s healthcare system and economy. Last year alone, diabetes cost the U. S. $174 billion. Education, programs and research can work toward curing, preventing, and managing the disease, but not without your help. The key issue in the state of Louisiana in the fight against diabetes is the lack of funding. Louisiana only gets $34,000 a year from the state for the diabetes program. Again, I hope you will demonstrate your support for your constituents with diabetes and make funding for diabetes research and prevention a priority. Sincerely, Rebecca Harris Louisiana Jazzland’s Outstanding Teen	A Letter that Rebecca sent to Representative Alexander urging for increasing research and prevention funding for Diabetes.
CMN fundraising at Covington Supermarket on March 16.
	Kristen's nephew who came to help support!
Miss Louisiana Jazzland CMN Fundraiser, March 16, 2008
	Rebecca worked with Ruston High School Students to help raise Cancer Awareness with A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Students. They made coloring books and tee shirts for the students to color.
	Ruston High School Advanced Choir where Rebecca (the only Alto from RHS) competed at the LMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival. She got Superior Rating (which is the highest) in Solo, Trio and Quartet. She will compete Saturday at LSU in the Louisiana High School Music Rally.
	Rebecca Harris, Miss Louisiana Jazzland's Outstanding Teen with her sister queen Kristen Hilliard, Miss Louisiana Jazzland at the Miss Louisiana Gala on Friday, April 11 at NLU Student Hall.
	Ann Harmon and Rebecca Harris at the Miss Louisiana Gala on Friday, April 11 at NLU Student Hall.
	On the Saturday before Easter, Kristen attended the Courtyard Marriott Hotel's 1st annual Easter Egg Hunt party, with food, ice cream sundaes, and face painting. This event was a fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network.

	Kristen face painting one of the children.

	Kristen with her Fluer de Lis Princess

	Kristen face painting one of the children.