One of Marissa's goals is to grow her hair long enough to be cut  and made into a wig for a kid with cancer that has lost their hair because of their medicine.

Marissa told Model Power that she has been blessed with strong, thick hair.

 "As a model, I know the importance that other people often put in looks.

Teenagers are especially sensitive about their looks,for this reason I would like to make a personal donation to helping someone feel good about theirself.

I believe that feeling good about how you look can help with your treatment. "

Marissa became interested in the cause of cancer research,through the experiences of her Great Aunt Toni ,who survived breast cancer twice.