Miss USA 1979 Mary Therese Friel is seen here with Muhammad Ali. April 30th marks the anniversary of her crowning. Friel credits meeting Ali with setting her on the path of community service, that has defined her life since winning the title.
"Service to others is the rent we pay for our room in the hereafter."
That event set into motion a legacy of community service for Friel that spans four decades now. Please take a moment to watch this recent interview by Adam Chodak of News 8 WROC Rochester to learn why Friel is driven to make a difference:
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/adam-interviews/adam-interviews-1979s-miss-usa/
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