Michaela Gagne

I have formed my own non-profit organization: HEALTHY HEART FOUNDATION, INC.!

Michaela — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:06:51 +0000

The Healthy Heart Foundation, Inc. has been newly formed! It’s really exciting to have organized this non-profit organization whose initial goal will be to place AEDs in all of the Fall River Schools, along with providing proper CPR/AED training…and from there, the sky is the limit!! It’s been an interesting process to create the organization, begin forming its Board of Directors, and start to create a mission statement that not only reflects the non-profit’s goals, but really my own personal life goals for heart health. Thank you to those who have supported me so much in making this happen!

Presentation at Osterville, MA Rotary Club

Michaela — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:04:41 +0000

I had a great time meeting the members of Osterville Rotary and presenting to them about my experience in Uruguay. Our team leader from the trip, Stu Peoples, is a member and Past President of the Club, and they were Stu’s sponsor. Thanks so much for having me!

Spencer Borden Elementary’s Family Health Night

Michaela — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:02:02 +0000

Yet another amazing event sponsored by Children in Balance! Spencer Borden was the final Fall River elementary school to have its fun family health initiative, and it had the most amazing turn out of students and their families! We saw some delicious healthy cooking take place, participated in some fun and awesome dance/exercise moves, and toured the booths of the amazing health-related organizations in Fall River. What a fun (healthy!) night!!

Named to Fall River Youth Soccer Association’s Board of Directors!

Michaela — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:58:28 +0000

I am proud to have been selected as an official member of FRYSA’s Board of Directors!

Uruguay is Awesome!

Michaela — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:09:22 +0000

Well, I’m about halfway through my South American visit to Uruguay where I am representing my country, city, and Rotary District. It has certainly been an adventure so far! My team and I have visited many schools and hospitals, met many gauchos (Uruguayan cowboys) both young and old, gave numerous presentations to Rotary Clubs and at the District Conference, tried some amazing new food and dessert, and even had our fun with meeting new furry creatures along the way. Most importantly, we have experienced a beautiful culture full of warm and inviting people, amazing customs, and breathtaking scenery. I thank Rotary International and the loving Rotarians of Uruguay so much for making this cultural exchange possible.

Selected as Massachusetts’ American Heart Association’s “You’re the Cure” Advocate Leader

Michaela — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:53:53 +0000

It’s exciting to have been selected to be part of a national program in which American Heart Association volunteers from all over the country will be participating in webinars and sharing resources with regards to heart disease in our country. The top volunteers will be gaining effective insight into making our voices heard, while sharing our stories and experiences. It’s an honor to not only be a part, but to have been asked to speak during tonight’s class. I’m so excited about this new effort!

Group Study Exchange Presentation at Weymouth Rotary

Michaela — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:52:22 +0000

My Rotary International Group Study Exchange team leaves on April 14th for Uruguay! We were able to give a pre-trip presentation this evening to the Weymouth, Massachusetts Rotary Club. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the company of some tremendous Rotarians, as well as the District Governor, who offered their enthusiasm, support, and well wishes for our trip to Uruguay. Thank you so much for a great evening!

Guest at Weekly Peaceful Coalition Meeting

Michaela — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:45:27 +0000

It was great to be visiting this week at Peaceful Coalition’s meeting! The Peaceful Coalition is a program at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River (that has additionally branched out into the middle schools) that provides options to students who are deemed at-risk and/or gang-involved. It aims toward prevention and intervention with regards to violence in the schools, and the message of peace has spread far and wide as a result of these students’ and advisors’ efforts.

As a past advisor to the group, it’s amazing to see how much they continue to grow. While the issue of violence is certainly prevalent in our city, I cannot imagine where it might be without the determination of Peaceful Coalition.

Spencer Borden PTO Pancake Breakfast

Michaela — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:05:09 +0000

Another great fundraiser at Spencer Borden Elementary School! We had a blast cooking breakfast for the students and their families at this annual PTO event, and everyone had a delicious breakfast and a terrific time!

Peace Pole Unveiled at Fall River City Hall

Michaela — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:56:25 +0000

Mayor Flanagan of Fall River, MA unveiled a Peace Pole at Government Center today in an international initiative to promote peace. I was priveleged to have painted this very Peace Pole with my colleagues and students from St. Vincent’s Home. Each side of the pole reads, “Let Peace Prevail on Earth,” in the languages of English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Khmer. It was exciting to be part of an project that will hopefully grow city-wide very soon!