Michele Coordinating Hands for Hope Event

Michele Anastasio, Vice President in Charge of Public Affairs & Communication, is Coordinating the Second Annual Hands for Hope Gathering Monday, November 3, 2003 at noon EST, 11 a.m. CST, 10 a.m. MST, and 9 a.m. PST, everywhere and anyplace.

“By holding hands across America on November 3 we are going to show the world the essence of the American spirit, that we are united regardless of their individual diversification,” says Roberto Flamenco, PhD., Chairman and President of Hands for Hope. “November 4 is Election Day and people in America will have the freedom to vote for whomever they wish.”

The mission of Hands For Hope is to inspire and empower individuals by encouraging and promoting respect, unity and a sense of purpose. Its objectives are to declare the first Monday of November National Unity Day, encouraging people to hold hands in unity, and to disperse the message of unity and peace throughout our nation and world.

[Note: The Hands for Hope organization no longer exists.]

Pentagon Appearance

Michele was at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2003 for the Hands for Hope project, which sent a message to President George W. Bush. Dr. Roberto Flamenco, president of Hands for Hope, offered Pentagon staff members an opportunity to send a message of support to the president. The messages are being included in a book, A Matter of Principle, which will become part of the Bush Presidential Library in Texas.

Michele at the Meyer

Michele performed at the Meyer Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, July 13, 2003. She has previously performed at the Meyer, with this photo being taken during her 2002 appearance.

New Album Released

Michele’s new album, Covergirl was released in mid April 2003. Like her previous two albums, it also will be available through Amazon.com. The album may be ordered from CDBaby as well.

The ten songs on the album include: Downtown, More Than I Can Say, Wave, Walkin’ After Midnight, It Had To Be You, Norwegian Wood, Super Star, her composition — Hold My Hand, Times Heals Everything, and Over the Rainbow.

More information and samples from the new album may be found in the albums pages.