CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER
RENEE GURLEY OF LIVERPOOL! After over 1500 votes were cast, Renee wins the full royal treatment for a night on the town - a pair of
tickets to see Wicked, along with a limo ride, dinner for two and
hotel stay at The Maplewood Inn of Liverpool.  |
Renee is the ULTIMATE
WICKED WOMEN, a busy momma with 3 girls under the age of 3 (including
a set of twins), this 32 yr old has been on a spiraling turn of events
the past couple years with moving to a new state, new job, almost
instant family, and family loss. Her life has changed so much that
at times it was like when Dorothy was caught in the twister and didn't
know where home was or which was was up! Thru it all Renee has been
a trooper, following the yellow brick road, give her a chance at finding
the right path to emerald city and while there is no place like home,
she could certainly use a night out. |
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My Wickedly Great entry is my
sister, Gretchen. Her story is very much like that of Elphaba.
Since the time she was little she has been willing to give you the
shirt off of her back. She has been a pen pal to numerous shut-ins,
has befriended those no one else wanted to, and has been the truest
friend that anyone could ever hope for. Despite many medical issues
she faces on a regular basis, she is always willing to go above and
beyond what anyone expects and rarely complains about the hand life
has dealt her. Like Elphaba, her journey has not been easy as her
outward appearence has caused people to make hasty and hurtful remarks
about her. In high school she was a fan of dyeing her hair a rainbow
of colors. For a long time she had more piercings than anyone I knew,
and after high school she got close to a dozen different tattoos.
For many they assume she is stand-offish and a real "witch",
but for those of us who know her, it hasn't changed how much we love
her and who she truly is inside. However, for those who don't take
the time to get to know her snap judgments are made and they lose
out on knowing a beautiful and wickedly wonderful young lady whose
heart is bigger than the Tin Man's, has more common sense and knowledge
of true goodness than the Scarecrow, and has more courage than the
Cowardly Lion has every dreamed of. |
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I would like to nominate the
love of my life and heart and soul of our family, my wife Jeanne.
I believe that there is a special place on your Wicked Wall of Women
just for her. The past few months have been stressful for our family.
We have a beautiful 2 year old son, Nathan, and are expecting our
second child in late March! Several months ago, I was laid off from
my job. My wife works part time, so our benefits ended when my job
did. Jeanne has picked up more hours each week, and is now the main
source of income for our family. She has been supportive of me, and
has been encouraging me each and every day. She loves the arts and
theatre, but we have not had much opportunity to get out for several
reasons. Jeanne and all of her family are from Buffalo, and my family
is in Michigan. It becomes very difficult to leave your 2 year old
with a baby sitter so we can get out, and with me not currently working,
it just does not seem to be in the cards to spend a night out on the
town. I really would love to honor her with this AMAZING package.
She is a very modest person by nature, but for one night, I would
like for her to feel like the "wickedly" wonderful person
she truly is. I hope that you can help me show her a "wicked"
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This is my mom JoAnn.
She deserves to be on the Wicked Wall of Women because she's...
Wicked Smart! After receiving three college
degrees, she is an elementary school principal. Wicked Fit! She's
also an aerobics instructor four nights a week. Wicked Talented!
She has taken staring and supporting roles in numerous Theater 90
productions such as The Wizard of OZ, Annie, Gypsy and more. Wicked
Hot! You'd never believe she's 53. Wicked Caring! She took the best
care of me during and after my hospital stay when I had my first
baby in August. Wicked Generous! She still helps out my sister and me
financially and watches my son every Friday and Saturday night
while I work...sometimes until 3am. Wicked
Deserving! She's the best Mom and now Grandma. She's always doing
things for others, and deserves a chance to do something for herself,
and though a big fan of musicals, she has never been able to see
this one live.
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Julie and her husband
adopted 6 children years ago, taking them from abuse, neglect, and
druggy situations. She home schools them due to their unique situations.
Her and the hubby spend all their money (extra) on the kids.
They have horses, pets, a pool, and a trampoline. So the family can afford
to ice skate they make their own rink! Julie also watches other busy
mom's kids for free ALL the time--even all nighters! That's not all,
she pet sits too, even rats which she dislikes, for her vacationing
friends. She has never turned me down or anyone else that I know of.
She really is charity. She loves plays and musicals, even hires a
music teacher to come to her home and work with her daughter who loves
to sing. Julie's family is planning on seeing wicked for their Christmas
present. It would be awesome if she won and they could all go! Anyway,
she deserves it! |
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Wickedly great? Natasha
has to make the Wicked Wall of Women because she needs a night to
have a mental health break! Not only does she attend graduate school
full time, she works, has two cats, and oh yeah just decided to get
married in the middle of the semester! Imagine trying to juggle wedding
preparation, school work, actual work, a fiance (who is working on
his PhD), two cats, and try to keep a house relatively clean while
attempting to maintain her sanity! Through all of this, she has managed
to still be an awesome friend to myself and everyone else! Wickedly
Awesome! |
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My wife Phoebe is a great mom to our 3 children,
works full time, juggles life on a daily basis for us all so our
family can go out and be ready for each day. While I understand
you may be looking for a more WICKED story, this story and this
woman is perfect for me and wickedly awesome in my book.
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My mom Gerry is a WICKED
woman. She is a single mom who will do anything for her kids. Both
my sister and I are dancers and she has supported our love for
the arts our whole lives. Over my nineteen years she has never missed
a show. She is a huge fan of wicked and It would be amazing if we
could be able to see the show together and for her to be pampered
for a day. |
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Wickedly great is the perfect
way to describe Mystika. She is one seriously amazing woman!
Everyday she comes into work with a smile on her face, a spring in
her step and a positive attitude that is nothing short of contagious.
Mystika is a wife, a mother of two young girls, a full time college
student, a full time case manager and a part time intern yet she always
makes time for her friends and family. At work we look forward to
the "Mystika quote of the day" and this even inspired inspiration
quote boards around the office. She works so hard and is always giving
to others so no one deserves a night out on the town more then her! |
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While Shannon can be usually
categorized as Glenda the Good Witch, she has a wicked streak in her
as well... she's one 'bad momma'!!! Busy as a career woman she juggles
life's many ups and downs (medical, financial, family problems, etc)
with a wicked smile and is always ready to hop her broom to help others
without a second thought! She volunteers for clubs and organizations
and helps low income families by donating her photography services.
This woman can handle it all and never fall off her broom stick! And
while she gives to so many others she's never 'green' with envy of
what she doesn't have. The total package! And she deserves to win
this package for a night out on the town. |
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