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Michelle Beckwith, crowned Mrs. Illinois International on May 3, 2008, has selected as her personal platform and mission to be an awareness advocate for Us TOO International. “My father died from prostate cancer that could have been cured through early detection
(as my melanoma was). Therefore, I am passionately committed to ensuring that others live full and healthy lives.”
Michelle states, “My goal is to encourage men to get preventative check ups, and after a cancer diagnosis and treatment, to “Commit2BFit.” For her efforts and passion for the cause, the Moline native has received the Mrs. Illinois Spirit and Community Service
Award.
As part of her official duties as Mrs. Illinois International over the next year, Michelle will be doing television and other media events, attend health fairs (watch the schedule below), and will be a spokesperson for the Quad Cities Marathon and the Greater Chicago Prostate Cancer Run Walk ‘n Roll events in September.
Us TOO extends great thanks and appreciation to Michelle for her support of prostate cancer patients, survivors, their families and those at risk, and wishes her well in the
Mrs. International Pageant in
July!
Mrs.
International Pageant, July 18-19, Chicago, IL
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for her online
Join Michelle’s team at the Chicago Prostate Walk
Donate to Michelle’s team at the Chicago Prostate Walk
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With family, L to R: Daughter Joy, grand-daughters Marcella and Maya, and husband, Chris
Photo by Sean
McCabe
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With Quad City Marathon Director Joe Moreno (L), and Us TOO Greater Quad Cities Chapter Leader, Regional Director, and Us TOO Board member, Bill Palos (R)
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