Relay For Life

Melissa Chambers, the former Miss North Carolina International, will be speaking at the Relay For Life event in Weaverville, NC on May 15, 2009. Melissa has been an advocate for cancer research speaking at many events throughout North Carolina. Melissa is an enthusiastic motivational speaker and has touched many lives through her platform “Dare to Dream”. We are likely to hear a more emotionally charged delivery from Melissa at this event seeing as her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.


What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. The relay is an overnight event where people will continue to walk for 24 hours. The event will be raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. The funds raised at Relay save lives by funding cutting-edge cancer research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts, and life-affirming patient services. It is because of the involvement that lives are saved, people are supported, and those affected are empowered.


Relay For Life brings together more than 3.5 million people to:
• Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight.
• Remember loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing.
• Fight Back. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.


The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Relay is a moving celebration of cancer survivorship. The event begins with a Survivors Lap in which cancer survivors take a victory lap around the track. A candlelight ceremony is held later in the evening to honor cancer survivors and remember those who we’ve lost to this disease.

Runway Modeling/Melissa Chambers

Melissa Chambers will be on the runway modeling for Union. She is one of many runway models that will be at the event.

PUSH ASHEVILLE FASHION – Local Runway Fashion Show in Asheville

March 2, 2009 – Phi Beta Lambda at AB Tech is announcing the launch of “Push Asheville Fashion,” a promotional campaign to support local businesses and designers at a not-for-profit event that will showcase the best local talent in Asheville along with an over the top Asheville runway fashion show. The show will take place Friday March 27, 2009 starting at 9:00 pm at the renowned venue, The Garage at Biltmore, and will feature designers, boutique representatives, and musicians all of whom are locally based. Both local and regional press is invited to cover the event. In addition to being a unique opportunity for local fashion designers, the event promises to attract local fashion and music enthusiasts and stunning runway models.

Melissa Chambers modeled a strapless stripped dress.

Designer Ashley Tucker

Fashion for sale @ tough love boutique

North Carolina State University introduced the latest in cotton fashion at the "Collection 2009: Cotton Couture" fashion show. A collaboration between NC State's College of Textiles and Cotton Incorporated, the show highlighted high-fashion clothing – made of 75 to 100 percent cotton. The show was head January 15^th.

Eighteen designers were featured at REdress Raleigh March 14^th. The mission of REdress Raleigh fashion show is to spread the word about eco-friendly designers, showing that “green” is in all aspects of life, including fashion. REdress Raleigh was co-produced by Triangle Emerging Green Builders, American Vintage, and MorLove and will be a part of the Hillsborough Street Renaissance put together by Legacy Event Planners.

Melissa Chambers modeled a short 90’s inspired dress. The top was sweetheart cut and was made from several fabrics also worn by the other models.

Designer Ashley Tucker.

Meet Some of the Misses!

Hello from Miss North Carolina and Miss Georgia!

Miss Mississippi, Miss Oregon, Miss Ohio, Miss Poland, Miss Illinois

Miss North Carolina, Miss Oklahoma, Miss Poland, Miss Nevada

There are so many great people and ladies involved in Miss International and I just want to say thank you to all of them.

Miss North Carolina Definitely Makes Her Rounds

Miss North Carolina International 2008 Appearances October - December 2008:

October 2, 2008
All Knights Bash
Raleigh, NC

October 3, 2008
NC State Homecoming Parade
Raleigh, NC

October 4, 2008
NC State Football Game
Raleigh, NC

October 11, 2008
Cops for Kids Toy Drive
Weaverville, NC

October 11, 2008
Parade of Homes
Weaverville, NC

November 3, 2008
Red Cross Blood donation
Raleigh, NC

November 8, 2008
Make-A-Wish Foundation Princess Party
Raleigh, NC

November 9, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Game
Raleigh, NC

November 22, 2008
Asheville Christmas Parade
Asheville, NC

December 19, 2008
Speaking about True Beauty
Black Mountain, NC

December 2008
Donald Latham Party with reigning queens/models
Asheville, NC


December 2008
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Asheville, NC

December 2008
TV Interview/Carolina Tonight
Maggie Valley, NC

December 2008
Veterans Hospital
Asheville, NC

December 2008
Crossroads Assembly Missionettes
Asheville, NC

December 2008
Aston Park Health Care Facility
Asheville, NC

Meet Miss North Carolina - Melissa Marie Chambers

Melissa Marie Chambers is looking forward to transferring as a junior to N.C. State University in August where she will be majoring in Public Relations. She is excited about the many opportunities that await her by going to N.C. State and living in Raleigh, our State Capitol.
For the next year as Miss North Carolina, she will be promoting her platform “Dare to Dream” building self-confidence in people, motivating them to believe in themselves and their dreams. She plans to encourage everyone to pursue his or her goals and dreams until those goals and dreams become a reality.

As a member of Kiwanis International, a global organization that serves the children of the world, Melissa is able to reach out and encourage the community to dream big by speaking at different places from schools and youth groups to clubs and health facilities. In July, she has been given the opportunity to go to Montego Bay, Jamaica on a Missions Trip to minister to the children in the orphanages and in their communities. She has volunteered at the ABCCM Womens Shelter, the Brian Center and as a teacher for young girls in the Missionettes Program at her church.

Melissa has excelled academically while in college making the Dean’s List, President’s List and won 1st place in the Mens/Womens Open Tennis Tournament. She can be described as active, ambitious and outgoing. She enjoys playing tennis, running and spending time with family and friends.

First posted on http://www.missinternational.us/

Miss North Carolina - Melissa Chambers "Dare To Dream"

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 12, 2008 – Since being crowned, Melissa has been busy promoting her platform “Dare to Dream”, building self-confidence in people, motivating them to believe in themselves and their dreams. She has been a guest speaker at many community events such as the American
Cancer Societies Relay for Life Fundraisers, the Weaverville 4th of July celebration and at various high school classes, churches and women’s clubs. She has worked with many charities helping to raise over $3500 for the Stars of Hope charity which benefits children. She has enjoyed visiting with the veterans at the VA Hospital and also visiting with the residents of Aston Park Health Center. Melissa has been interviewed on several radio stations promoting her platform and various charities. Several of her appearances have been shown on WLOS channel 13. One of these television appearances show her throwing out the 1st pitch at an Asheville Tourist baseball game. She has recently made commercials for Carolina Furniture Concepts. As a member of Kiwanis International, a global organization that serves the children of the world, Melissa traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica this summer where she ministered to the children in the orphanages and in their communities. For the next year, during her reign as Miss North Carolina International, Melissa plans to encourage everyone to pursue his or her goals and dreams.

Melissa competed in Chicago, Illinois with women from other states and countries on July 26-27 for the title of Miss International 2008. For more information on Miss North
Carolina International 2008, please visit our website, www.northcarolinainternationalpageants.com

*The Queen of NC 2008"