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The first lady recently joined the organizers and participants of the Second Annual Youth 4 Youth Tennis Tournament, a competition featuring the Territory’s best young tennis players. Organized by the Junior Philanthropists of St. Thomas, the effort was developed as a fundraiser for critical educational projects for youth throughout the Territory.

FIRST LADY'S BLOG
April 5, 2013 at 1:20 PM AST
First Lady's Literacy Initiative Receives Major Corporate Gift
First Lady Cecile de Jongh welcomed executives from Little Switzerland and the Breitling Boutique for a presentation of funds for the Virgin Islands Literacy Initiative.
March 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM AST
Government House Will be Lit in Blue in Observance of World Down Syndrome Day
First Lady Cecile de Jongh encouraged Virgin Islanders to observe World Down Syndrome Day today by working to create a social climate in which all embrace the value and dignity of people with Down syndrome.
March 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM AST
First Lady Honored in VI Lottery's Women's History Month Tribute
First Lady Cecile de Jongh is delighted to be among a number of women honored by the Virgin Islands Lottery on a series of commemorative lottery tickets that are currently on sale throughout the Virgin Islands.
March 12, 2013 at 1:38 PM AST
First Lady Meets with Senators to Discuss Passage and Implementation of a Territorial Anti-Bullying Law
Last Friday, First Lady Cecile de Jongh met with Senators Judi Buckley and Diane Capehart at Government House on St. Croix to discuss passage and implementation of a territorial anti-bullying law. Ms. Genevieve Whitaker, JD, who represented Senator Kenneth Gittens’ office also attended.
March 5, 2013 at 5:40 PM AST
First Lady Applauds Junior Philanthropists of St. Thomas for Organizing Youth Tennis Tournament
Over the weekend, First Lady Cecile de Jongh congratulated the organizers and participants of the Second Annual Youth 4 Youth Tennis Tournament, a competition featuring the Territory’s best young tennis players. 
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Government House on St. Thomas is lit with blue light on March 21, 2012 to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day. As part of this year’s observance, all of the territory’s Government Houses will again be lit in blue as part of the 2013 Light the Way Campaign. 
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Mental Health Awareness
Mental illness affects one in five persons in the territory and is completely treatable and manageable with proper care. The first lady encourages talking about diagnosis and recovery options in the context of good overall mental health as part of leading a balanced and happy life. 
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