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Mally Paige Gent

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
When I was 9 years old my brother Seth and my cousin Matt persuaded me into taking a dive head first down the laundry shoot! I screamed as I crashed into the laundry basket below.

Please list, starting with the latest, any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, last date completed and any degree or certification you received.
Honaker High School. 2004.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Who's Who Among American High School Students
AIMs Scholar
Commended by a House Joint Resolution No. 427 by the Commonwealth of Virginia General Assembly
Commended by the Senate Joint Resolution No. 207 by the Virginia Senate.
Recognized by the Bristol Herald Courier Newspaper as one of their "Kids That Make a Difference."
Chosen by the school administration to be a member of the School Spirit Association for the past two years.

What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you, or that has happened to you?
My birthday is on New Year's Day, and I was the first baby born in 1986. The local newspaper put my picture on the front page. I also received my very own cup and spoon and lots of diapers and baby food.

Are you the oldest, youngest or a middle child and what does that mean to you?
I am the youngest child. I have one brother Seth, who is five years older. I have been able to learn from his life experiences and was often sheltered from obstacles that could have harmed me. He is my best friend!

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
Cathy Gent, my mother. My mother is a very strong person. As I have grown over the years I have witnessed her life's role changing many times, often not by her choice. She changed her life without a thought or complaint so that her family's life would not be altered. My mother not only "talks the talk, but she walks the walk."

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years? Please provide the name of the charity, level of involvement.
Organ Donation - Spokesperson for Mountain Region Donor Services. This is truly where my heart is. My Father received a kidney transplant 7 years ago. I am so thankful to give back any thing at all.
The American Heart Association Queen of Hearts fashion show.
The American Cancer Society fundraiser for breast cancer research.
The American Cancer Society fundraiser for cancer survivors.
Hope for underprivileged children - One-on-one interaction and support for children in the Head Start program.
YWCA (Young Women Christian Association)- "Make Your Life Count. Keep Quality In" program.
Girls Inc.- Sharing the dream with motivational programs and hands-on activities.
Stop Teen Crime - I was able to meet with legislators and Virginia's Attorney General to obtain data and ideas for my campaign to eliminate teen violence in Virginia.
Life Skills - Elementary and Middle School interaction which included life choices, SOL's, organ donation, and Locks of Love.
Safety for Kids - DNA and fingerprinting.

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