Thank you for visiting my blog! My name is Pattie Altobelli- Barbato and I am Mrs. Maryland United America. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a full time homemaker and a loving wife to my husband of 10 years. I am the proud mother of two beautiful little boys, ages four and eight.
I am very involved in my children's education. I am serving the last year of my three year term as Vice President of the Home and School Association. My goal has been to unify parents and administrators to better our children's education. The Home and School Association makes decisions that effect the well being of our children. It has been very fulfilling watching the ideas the Executive Committee and I had early in our terms, come to fruition.
For the past two years, I have served as Chairwoman for the event "A Night at the Races." This event involves 100 business/community sponsors coming together to raise funds for the ever changing technological needs of a school. Proceeds from this event purchased school whiteboards, portable laptop stations, and other items beneficial to our children's education.
I am the recipient of the President's Award for Community Service in 2009 and 2010. I have held titles on both local and national levels including Miss Maryland and Miss American Cover Girl. I have been competing in pageantry for approximately 15 years.
My involvement with Breast Cancer Awareness and Survivorship has been on-going. Breast Cancer Awareness and Survivorship has been my platform for the past 15 years. As the daughter of a survivor, I feel that it is my duty to help find a cure for this disease, so that no mother is ever taken from her son/daughter. I started as a general volunteer for Susan G. Komen, Maryland. I am now serving on the Survivor Committee. I have also started my own non-profit organization called "A Crown for the Cure." This site was created to raise cancer awareness and survivorship. Each month, I name a different Survivor of the Month, and share their story. I also share area events being held to benefit breast cancer research/awareness that I am involved with. My ultimate goal is to become the Chair of the largest fundraiser in Maryland, the Komen Maryland Race for the Cure.
Due to my involvement in pageantry, I am often asked about my appearances. Although I do enjoy attending many events and lending my name/title to many causes, I prefer to "sit" on committees if possible, and have a more meaningful role to help a cause.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, the outdoors, and decorating my home. I am blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive family and friends!
