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Miss New York Named Goodwill Ambassador to American Diabetes Association Carnivale – Australian Outback

Written by: Chrissy Lane
Client: American Diabetes Association's Carnivale
Release Date: 2007-01-11

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Miss New York Named Goodwill Ambassador to American Diabetes Association Carnivale – Australian Outback

Wellington, FL – January 11, 2007 – Miss New York 2006, Bethlene Pancoast, has been named the National Goodwill Ambassador for the American Diabetes Carnivale 2007 – Australian Outback, set to take place on March 2, 2007 at 6:30 p.m at the International Polo Club in Wellington, FL.

Miss New York will be in attendance at the Carnivale, a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association, and she will be available for photo opportunities and autographs throughout the evening.

“Miss America prides itself on supporting the community, and it was my hope to be able to support a very worthwhile organization,” Pancoast explained. “Diabetes is something that we have suffered with as a society, and it’s disturbing that there is not a cure. I’m hoping that I can help bring more attention and public awareness to the cause so that people realize it is still a problem in our society.” She added that it is important to represent New York in Florida because many New Yorkers winter in the warmer weather.

As a Miss New York candidate, Pancoast’s platform was Teen Task Force – “Helping Teens Help Themselves,” and her talent was Á Cappella Tap Dance. Currently, she is a Real Estate Finance masters student at New York University and works with United Realty Management Company, managing 25 shopping centers on the East Coast. As a native from Brooklyn, NY, she graduated magna cum laude from New York University as an undergraduate student with a double major in mathematics and musical theater. She was crowned on July 1, 2006, and will compete for the Miss America crown on January 29, 2007.

Chairman of the event, Joe Maguire, commented about her involvement with the event. “Bethlene Pancoast has amazing energy and a beautiful spirit, and she has great enthusiasm for charitable causes. She will utilize these wonderful qualities to create more awareness of diabetes and the diabetes Carnivale.”

Pancoast defines the phrase well-rounded and has achieved numerous honors, including the NYU Founder’s Day award, and is a member of the Women’s Real Estate Network (WREN) and the Real Estate Institute Student Association (REISA). In addition to her daily responsibilities, she fulfills her role as Miss New York by promoting her platform to teens in schools, youth centers, places of worship and various public venues. In addition, she volunteers with Youth Empowerment for Success (Y.E.S) and the Children’s Aid Society and tutors students in math.

For more information about the American Diabetes Association Carnivale 2007, please contact Martha Lagarde at
1-888-342-2382, extension 3119, or mlagarde@diabetes.org.

The American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Carnivale 2007, Australian Outback, Fast Facts

When: Friday, March 2, 2007, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: The International Polo Club Palm Beach, Wellington, FL

What: The event is held to support and raise financial assistance for the American Diabetes Association, the leading diabetes research organization, advocacy group and informational source for the cure of and prevention of diabetes and its related health problems.

Highlights: The theme of the event is Carnivale, Australian Outback, and is guaranteed to be anything but a “typical charity fundraiser.” As a cocktail-attire event, it will feature a live band, open bar, silent and live auctions and a variety of “Down Under” surprises.

Who: Wellington residents Joe and Ashley Maguire are the event chairs. Mr. Maguire is the president of The Rosen Group Inc., a national real estate development and commercial property management firm based in New York, NY, with regional offices in Boca Raton, FL. Melissa Cohn, president of Manhattan Mortgage Company and avid equestrian, is the honorary chairwoman.

Why: Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans and almost 21 percent of all Americans over the age of 60. About one-third of the children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetimes, and the number of Americans with diabetes has increased by 14 percent in the past two years. Government spending for research and education about diabetes has been cut in recent years, and the ADA is the leading voluntary health organization providing research, information and advocacy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

General Information: Anyone is welcome to attend and sponsorships are still available. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Martha Lagarde at 1-888-342-2382, extension 3119, or mlagarde@diabetes.org.