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IN THIS ISSUE Creating A Respectful Environment in our Society EDITOR-PUBLISHER

DEB LANDR CYCSACO@GMAIL.COM ASSOCIATE-PUBLISHER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

FEATURES Queen of Hearts with Associate Publisher

Faith Brackett Photo Credit: Jenny Muscatell

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Bryson Taylor Publishin 199 New County Roa Saco, ME 0407 207-838-214 ONLINE Facebook Crossroads Crown CARE Instagram @theCrownCARE

Service Across America Interview with Madison Haskell Photo Credit: RM Photography

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Skyla’s Buddy Bench Project Teens Making a Difference Photo Credit: Tess Johnson

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CROWN NEWS Creating A Respectful Environment in our Society Dear Readers, Welcome to the first edition of Crossroads Crown CARES Magazine. We are so excited that our monthly newsletter grew into a digital magazine to promote making the world a better place. Whether you are a pageant contestant, director, or spectator, this magazine will empower you to make an impact in your community. A wide range of volunteering opportunities are available to everyone; find your passion and Voila! You have changed the world. The social impact Crown CARES offers is to find your passion, not only when asked by a pageant, but to carry on after the competition, to make your life and the life of others meaningful, lasting, and authentic. Through volunteer action, Crown CARES empowers people, young and old, to be the positive driving force of change for a more hopeful, trusting, kind and peaceful world. You might think the difference you can make is insignificant, but no matter what corner of the world you live in, the smallest acts create ripples for good in this world. Start small, maybe by reading this magazine, doing a small act of kindness, or raise awareness on something you feel strongly about in your heart. Giving back will empower you to begin doing positive things to have a social impact. Thank you to our sponsors, we couldn’t have don’t it wihou you. Please review their ads including the pageant systems that utilize our free Crown CARES platform as their personal, state, national and international pageants. Need help? Contract us, and we will help you find your volunteer passion and create a respectful environment in your society or school. In love and kindness,

Deb Landry

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Left: Abigail Moses, UNM ME Princess, cleans up in her town.

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QUEEN OF HEARTS

PAINTING THE WORLD WITH KINDNESS ONE PERSON AT A TIME was born with a rare congenital heart defect, known as HLHS, Hypo Plastic Left Heart Syndrome, having had a total of eight major open-heart surgeries. Being labeled as a erce advocate for Congenital Heart Disease, she has devoted numerous efforts to education, prevention, awareness, and research funding, all from her home of ce.

In 2019, she became a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, where together, they battle for technological advancements, research funding, awareness, and prevention—understanding the

impact that heart disease can have on an individual and a family. Faith's father died of a heart attack at the young age of 38, and she has managed heart disease my entire life. Heart disease can affect anyone, and it has been a massive part of my mission to provide educational resources that encourage others to live a more heart-healthy lifestyle In 2020, through engaging network development, I joined forces with the Children's Heart Foundation and accepted a position on the young adult board of directors. The Children's Heart

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Foundation was founded in 1996 and is the country's leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. Our mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by supporting the most promising research.

this is unfortunately not a new struggle for those who live with severe and chronic health conditions, and sadly, complicates it further." Faith told us. "Children often

Also, in 2020, I was invited to join forces with the Conquering CHD ACHD Panel to Advocate in DC for changes in legislation and appropriations to help produce s a f e g u a rd s a n d f u n d i n g f o r C H D protection and research. Subsequently, Faith gained the privilege of being elected to the Conquering CHD board, where she serves as the Social Media Manager for Conquering CHD Massachusetts, located in Boston. But the commitment to service doesn't stop there. Faith has joined the staff of Crossroads as the Social Media Manager and Managing Editor of the magazine. "I am excited and honored to partner with the Crown CARES on many service projects near and dear to my heart and have worked closely with the Executive Director, Deb Landry, and advisory on several initiatives," Faith commented.

Along with her positions with Crossroads and CHD, Faith is the founder of Tablet Talk, a sponsorship program that keeps children with complex CHD connected and engaged while experiencing lengthy stays in the hospital. Tablet Talk raises funds and donates tablets to hospitals. "While the world is experiencing a life of quarantine due to the Covid-19 pandemic,

admitted to specialty hospitals may be located hours or even several states away from home. These children bene t from the Tablet Talk program to help them stay

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connected to family, read, or play games from the con nes of their bed." When asked about being part of the Crown CARES initiatives, Faith commented, "I'm honored and privileged to belong to a group of hundreds of thousands of innovative individuals who want to paint the world with kindness one person at a time. Crossroads Crown CARES (Creating a Respectful Environment in Society) is an organizational movement created by Deb Landry twentytwo years ago under the umbrella of her 501c3, Crossroads Youth Organization. It serves several pageant systems and

personal platforms in all of the America's, and I am excited to work with these women and youth girls. Supporting Crown CARES' vision and legacy by uniting young women worldwide to help create positive changes in schools, society, and the environment.” “In my time with the Crown CARES, I have watched young women collaborate on small and large scale initiatives, grow in leadership abilities, and successfully network with various organizations to facilitate positive change around them.”

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MS Canada AWOS Brenda Calder and daughter Canada Jr Teen Kendra Stanley, making a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlantic accepting donations is owner of McDonalds, St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Ashley Wager

While UNM Miss Illinois Teen,Aaliyah Patricia Archibald cleans up for Earth Day 2021 below

Pictured left to right: Bailey Soucy, UNM Miss Maine Preteen

Sherry Walkush, Mrs. Minnesota AWOS, has been volunteering for 25 years, Creating a respectful environment in her society. Left to right: Sherry, Charlie Reais, and his Bocce Coach, Michelle Quinlan.

and Buddy Bench Founder Skyla Libby donating to Houlton Elementary School. Benches are custom made by CW Woodworks in Franklin ME. Photo on

previous page is Skyla’s dedication to

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SERVICE ACROSS AMERICA MADISON HASKELL

She competed with USA National Miss for four years on the state level in Ohio. In 2020 she created the Crown CARES Road Show and visited many sister queens across the country. The Crown CARES Road Show was a promise she made to herself that if she were ever lucky enough to receive a state title, she would take it on the road to 25 states (half the county) donating CARE Packages.

The CARE packages include masks, coloring activities, and markers, information about the Crown CARES organization, with an addition of some treats! Madi exceeded her goal to 28 states with baskets delivered to many elementary, middle schools, and hospital emergency rooms. From Colorado to Maine, Madi’s delivered baskets in person and gave Crown CARES presentations, reaching over 600+ children. Like everyone, Madi has limited free time between work, pageants, and philanthropic events. She continued balancing it all and continuing with her hobby and love for DIY projects and interior decorating. She currently works as

Madi began competing in pageants in 2016 and fell in love with pageantry and Crown CARES immediately. As her pageant and personal platform, Madi has been in love ever since.

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a General Manager at Domino’s and has been opening and managing stores for three years. “I love the opportunity God has gifted me through this business as my responsibilities include: growing and building teams, future leaders, opening new stores in multiple markets across the state, and traveling as much as possible,” Haskell stated. “My franchise has been a blessing with allowing me to have the creative license to be as active and involved in my community as I possibly can be! Through my stores, I have created a Crown CARES Day, Easter Egg Acts of Kindness, Christmas dinners for those who cannot afford a hot meal, move nights, and much more!”

No matter what pageant she decides to complete with, Madi plans to continue traveling to all 50 states, spreading the Crown CARES message and doing inperson presentations. Since learning about Crossroads, it has given her a new outlook on what it means to serve Christ and others in her backyard and throughout the United States. “I not only

want to be a servant, but a leader showing others that all can look up to respect, and replicate. Most believe the Crown CARES i s f o r c h i l d re n a n d t o h e l p t h e m understand their anti-bullying message. On the contrary, Crossroads provides multiple resources for many prevalent issues in our society today and how to address them with others. The Crown CARES is just one small steppingstone in a big ocean that Crossroads has provided for us. Many believe pageantry is very stereotypical and self-centered, but they could not be farther from the truth. I cannot wait to continue to hone my leadership, communication, and selfawareness skill set, no matter what system I compete with. God has many plans in store for me, and I am excited to share my journey with you all!”

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Buddy Bench Project Skyla Libby, USA National Miss Dirigo 2020, was selected as one of the 2020, $10,000 grand prize winner of the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award Winners for her volunteer efforts at Crossroads Crown CARES over the past 8 years! Skyla was honored at the annual award ceremony with a personally engraved football award (pictured) presented by NFL Hall of Famer, Andre Tippett, and Patriots owners, Robert and John Kraft. Crossroads received the 10k grant and funds were allocated to the Buddy Bench Project, one of Skyla’s many personal platforms. The handcrafted wooden benches are decorated with the schools name and a brass donation plaque. Skyla and her mom Michele deliver all benches personal and hold a dedication.

The 2020 Myra Kraft Community MVP winners range from 14 to 97 years old and represent every New England State. The selected nonpro ts provide support for many causes, including education, foster

care, homelessness, mental health, mentoring, military support and youth development. .For more information on the Buddy Bench Project, visit our website at CrownCARES.org.

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