Elvis and the March Of Dimes

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/marchofdimes.jpg

 

This photograph will bring back a lot of memories for many long time fans. In 1956-57 Elvis helped promote polio vaccinations for the March of Dimes (MOD). He was photographed with the organisation's poster girl, Joanne Wilson, and also having his polio vaccination.

 

Subsequently, Elvis' "Love Me Tender" and an interview were featured on the 1957 LP, Remember Me! March of Dimes 1957 Galaxy of Stars. The LP is now a rare collector's item.

But whatever happened to the little girl who was lucky enough to meet and kiss Elvis?

Well EIN has tracked her down and we recently had the pleasure of talking to Joanne Wilson (married name Kelly) in a very entertaining and informative interview. Joanne opens up about her exciting time as the MOD poster girl meeting not only Elvis, but many other big name celebrities and tells us what she is doing in 2007.

 

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_joannekelly.html

 

Awwwww, what a wonderful Article, and that is a great pic. I bet that made her day

I love the bit where she say's ' No and I didn't want to kiss him!! LOL Of course I never said anything and puckered up when the shot was taken. ' :lol: Me?? I'd have been ready and puckered up hours beforehand :yahoo:

Me too Carole, my lips would have been moisturised, cleaned, and nothing woul have passed my lips for days, waiting to be kissed by elvis, and afterwards i would'nt have let anybody else near them. :cheer: :wub: