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Vicky Collins was named Mrs. Botetourt County United States 2009 and was 6th runner-up in Mrs. Virginia United States Pageant.

She had this to say about her experience:

"I would like to thank my Main Sponsors:

Kroger -Daleville: Culture Council & Staff, P-ZAZ Salon & Day Spa, Delaines Formals, Cundiff Pharmacy, Botetourt Lube, Chiropractic Care Center ( Blue Ridge ), Lil’ Cucci’s, Advance Auto Parts, Toni Walker Insurance Co., J.Bullington Photography, Waco, Inc., Leslie Owens - State Farm Insurance, Smith & Assoc. Ameriprise Financial, Stephen R Wills PLC, Sheila Lithgoe & Assoc., Bodacious Salon & Spa, Blue Ridge Academy of Music, Five Diamond Nails, The Booth Family and Fat Cat Diner.

I had a wonderful time out in Williamsburg for the Pageant on May 2, 2009.

I could not have achieved my goals without the support of my husband, Ronnie Collins and my children, Heather and Justin.

I thank everyone in the community for all their support and sponsorship. Many other community businesses were involved.

My platform for this year is The Prevention of Youth Drug/Alcohol Abuse, as well as The Cure for Cancer. If you would like to donate to any of my charities such as:

YOVASO - Youth of VA Speak Out

RAYSAC - Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition

Quilts For Cancer ( Supplies handmade quilts for local children )& Character Counts Roundtable

Please contact me at 540-915-6622 between 9am & 5pm."

Submitted by Vicky Collins