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    Mariah's Challenge > Articles by: Valerie Manne

Valerie Manne

All posts by Valerie Manne
  • Montana Right Now: Mariah’s Challenge Scholarship Recipient, Tommy Mellott, a hometown hero

    Posted on December 22, 2021

    “He’s just one of those unique individuals who accepts the challenge, which is really hard to do in high school, but he stuck to it with the help of his parents,” McCarthy said. “I got to read his speech that he didn’t get to give to the Hillcrest sixth grade graduates [due to COVID]. That […]

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  • KXLF: Butte father’s new book reflects on tragic death of his daughter

    Posted on December 11, 2021

    Leo McCarthy was interviewed by John Emeigh from XKLF.

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  • One October Night Book Signing at 5518 Designs

    Posted on November 17, 2021

    On 11/17/2021, Leo held a book signing event at 5518 Designs. ABC / FOX Montana held an interview and wrote at article on their website:   One October Night is the very personal story of Mariah’s family and their community in the close-knit Butte, Montana, and the journey undertaken by Mariah’s father, Leo, as he […]

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  • Light Up Mariah 2021

    Posted on October 28, 2021

    October 28 marks the day we lost Mariah to a drunk driver. Thank you to all that left a light on in rememberance!

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  • 2021 Mariah’s Mile – East Jr High

    Posted on September 24, 2021

    Mariah’s Challenge was a part of East Jr High’s Character Counts Week.

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  • 2021 Mariah’s Challenge Golf Tournament

    Posted on June 24, 2021

    Thank you to all the sponsors, prize donations, and players in the Mariah’s Challenge Golf tournament! Big shout out to Josh, Jeff and all the employees at the Butte Country Club! Outstanding service! – Leo

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  • Light Up Mariah 2020

    Posted on October 28, 2020

    October 28 marks the day we lost Mariah to a drunk driver. In remembrance of Mariah and anyone taken too soon, we are asking our messengers near and far to light a candle or leave your porch light on and post a picture using the hashtag #LightUpMariah. October 28th @ 12pm.

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  • Light Up Mariah 2019

    Posted on November 8, 2019

    October 28, 2019 marks twelve years since we lost Mariah to a drunk driver. In remembrance of Mariah and anyone taken too soon, we are asking our messengers near and far to light a candle or leave your porch light on and post a picture using the hashtag #LightUpMariah. October 28th @ 12pm.

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