Victoria's Secret Contest

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Here's the email that was in my box today when I got home from work:


Dear Renee,

Thank you for your e-mail expressing your concern for Casey. Like all of you, our team of contest organizers have also been inspired by her story.

Unfortunately, the contest did not turn out like any of us planned. Due to illegal voting by a few cheaters, the contest had to be ended. As a result, an independent judging panel reviewed the 50 "most loved" entries in no particular order. While Casey was not selected, it was evident throughout the contest that she is an inspiration to all of us.

The independent judges selected two individuals, Jillian and Charis, who have their own inspiring stories and outlooks on life: ·

Jillian's story – "I have always been the biggest critic of myself, both inside and out. When I suffered 3rd degree burns in a kitchen fire 2 years ago, ended up in ICU for 7 days and had to have skin graft surgery, it changed so much about me. I realized the true definition of gratitude. The scars on my arms and hands have now just become a tattoo that I proudly wear to represent how brave I never realized I am."
Charis's story – "I love my body because it's MY body, no one else has it & there's no other body like it. I embrace my shape, my curves, & I carry myself as so. Because I'm confident in the way that I walk & stand & carry myself, it makes my body look beautiful. God gave me this body therefore I'm going to show off every inch of it in the most respectful and beautiful way. I LOVE MY BODY because it's ALL MINE!"
We are disappointed that a few cheaters negatively impacted something that was supposed to be fun and uplifting. While legally we were not allowed to influence the independent judges or add Casey as another winner, we are honoring her with a trip to New York City including airfare, hotel, spa visit and dinner for two plus a $500 Victoria's Secret gift card.

We are sorry for the confusion and disappointment that this unfortunate circumstance has caused. We hope that going the extra step for Casey inspires her like she has inspired all of us.

Renee, thank you for contacting Victoria's Secret.


Sincerely,
Jessica M.
VictoriasSecret.com Customer Service

Visit www.VictoriasSecret.com
Phone 1.800.475.1935 or (outside the U.S. and Canada) 1.937.438.4197
Fax 1.937.438.4290

[wildthingjew]

this was just posted to facebook by casey's mother "Today I take Casey and Mandy to the airport. It is off to New York for them. Thank you again to all who helped make this work!"

and thank you all for me too!

[Noble Dreg]

I have thought of this saga from time to time...A great story with what I hope are many happy endings in store for the future.  Thanks for the update.

[lady M]

Wishing them both a wonderful time and unforgettable time.