Pattie Altobelli Barbato- Petite United America 2012/2013

Pattie Altobelli Barbato- Petite United America 2012/2013

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ambassador, Susan G. Komen


On February 25, 2012, it became my honor and privelege to begin working officially as an Ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. After many years of advocating breast cancer awareness, it became my goal to work in a more official capacity, and reach out to larger groups. As an Ambassador for Komen, my duties will include representing them at various community events, and verbally presenting facts about the foundation, it's mission, and it's history. I will also be educating the community on breast health, programs available to assist those in need, and the various programs that are supported by the Maryland Affiliatte of Susan G. Komen.

I will continue to serve as a member of the Survivor committee in addition to my new role, as I have found my service to this committee to be extremely fulfilling. The Survivor Committee will begin it's work again on March 7th, planning and preparing activities for the October 2012 Race for the Cure.

I will continue showcasing survivor stories on A Crown for the Cure, naming a new survivor on the 3rd of March. I will also be coordinating a local program to benefit the Maryland Race for the Cure. Details coming soon!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Philanthropic Education Organization


It was truly an honor to speak with the wonderful ladies of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) this morning. The PEO is an organization where women celebrate the advancement of other women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans. The weather served as no detterent for this group of amazing ladies, and the sense of sisterhood was evident from the very beginning of the morning. My thirty minute presentation was followed by a question/answer session from the group, with questions ranging from personal ones to questions regarding pageantry and make up. As I looked around the room, I had to take a moment to appreciate all the warm smiles that surrounded me. This was a phenomenal group!