Christmas in July for the Veterans!
https://youtu.be/SN0__Uo_BZk
Former Miss USA Mary Therese Friel brings a very special video presentation to the Veterans at the Canandaigua, Bath and Batavia VA Medical Centers for the Fourth of July.
Friel collaborated with Paul Root, the Author of “S.O.S. Save Old Santa,” from the Steven James Media Group, to produce a video presentation to thank Veterans. In the video, models and actors from The Mary Therese Friel Modeling Agency bring Root’s wonderful book to life.
A presentation of the video and books was recently made to representatives at each of the three VAMC’s. The video will be screened for Veterans to enjoy during the Independence Day holiday, and each will also receive a copy of Root’s book to accompany the video.
Hank Riegel is the Recreation Therapy Supervisor for the Finger Lakes VA Health Care System. He dressed up as Santa Claus to receive the video and books.
“For 22 years now, Mary Therese has been producing a talent show to entertain Veterans on Independence Day at the Canandaigua VA,” said Riegel. “Since 2020, pandemic restrictions have prevented their group from visiting us in person, so we are so thankful that they are finding creative ways to continue sharing their appreciation for Veterans.”
During Friel’s time as Miss USA, she participated in the USO with Bob Hope. Years later this experience served as the inspiration for the talent show with models and actors from Friel’s modeling agency, performing for
