In The News

Shea has had a very busy summer and has lots of plans for the coming months - here are a few of the things she will be doing:

Take me out to the ball game!

September 14th-Yankee Stadium-Shea is throwing out the first pitch .
Game time is 7:05 pm - how to see you there!

Marvelous Mercer - Book 3

Shea's third Marvelous Mercer book, All Paws on Deck, will be available in October. There will be a book signing launch at FAO SCHWARZ, in New York City - more details to follow!

.Shea is currently writing her fourth book. Proceeds from all her books help support Spinal Muscular Atrophy research, and Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge.

Humanitarian of the Year!

November 18th-Hearts and Heroes Gala- Shea is being honored as
Humanitarian of the Year for her contributions to Canine Companions.
It is by invitation of the Steinbrenner Family that owns the Yankees.
It is a VIP event with the team and private tours of the new stadium,
and a dinner in the private team dining hall.

Tickets will go on sale through Canine Companions! Information should be available shortly at:

http://www.cci.org

Literacy Program

We are starting a literacy program, in partnership with the NY Yankee's baseball team. Shea will be visiting schools in Harlem. Accompanying Shea will be a player from the Yankees...More details to follow.

CBS Evening News with Katie Couric

Shea was on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric on Tuesday March 11, 2008. If you missed the show click below to view the interview:

Eye To Eye: Shea Megale (CBS News)

Each year the "Walk For Shea" is covered by one, or more, of the local papers. Here are a few of the articles that have been published over the years.

Marvelous Mercer!

Shea is writing a series of books - all about what her Companion Dog, Mercer, does when she is asleep!

Click on the book cover below to visit the Marvelous Mercer site and learn all about the book and how you can order your very own copy!	Shea's 2nd book - Marvelous Mercer - The Secret Project will be released on Saturday, March 15th, but you can pre-order it now! Click on the book cover for more information.

Marvelous Mercer #1 is now available at Barnes and Noble and online at Target

Glory Days 2007 fundraiser for "Walk for Shea" raises $2710.00

Guest bartender, Bob Biagi, Megan Megale (Shea's Mom),
Mo Nieves (Walk Coordinator) and Shea at Glory Days event

Click here to see article:

SMA Fund-Raiser at Glory Days

Shea is an "American Girl!"

Shea & Mercer were featured in the January 2007 edition of American Girl, click on the American Girl image below to read Shea's article

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