Kate Porretta

Mom of two. PR pro. I enjoy long walks from my desk to the printer and a coffee that's tall, dark and handsome.

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@patmaroon That would be a 59 for Nate Porretta, 7 yo, on the #superdeker!

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

So grateful to be a part of this team @YorkRegionGovt and to have supported two of the winning campaigns! Congrats #YorkRegion communicators.

[IABC/Toronto @IABCToronto]

Congrats @YorkRegionGovt on their fifth consecutive win as our Communication Department of the Year! Follow along today as we highlight their champion practices from their #OVATION20 wins or learn more here: https://t.co/PKEY0eMHj5 #Toronto #IABC

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@ESDC_GC We can't even get through to speak with someone. We have been trying all day. All we have to do is correct one thing in our report. My husband clicked a wrong button. Can someone please get back to me on how we can do this?

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@CanRevAgency @ServiceCanada_E We can't even get through to speak with someone. We have been trying all day. All we have to do is correct one thing in our report. My husband clicked a wrong button. Can someone please get back to me on how we can do this?

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@ESDC_GC @ServiceCanada_E We can't even get through to speak with someone. We have been trying all day. All we have to do is correct one thing in our report. My husband clicked a wrong button. Can someone please get back to me on how we can do this?

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@Southlake_News Stay well, team! Thinking of you all. ❤️

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@theGriepsma @CarolineBerrym1 With the nerdy jokes! 😎✌️️

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@_JosephSilva @YorkRegionGovt @Lisa_Gons @KLChislett Woohoo! Congrats Joseph. Great news. Looking forward to working with you in your new role 🙂

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

We're back! @MainStreetTat #ink 💕

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

This morning at hockey camp, Nate is going to try out SLEDGE HOCKEY! Do you know how much I ❤️️ this @TownofNewmarket?! It is a perfect opportunity to teach the kids that they can still participate in sports even if their legs can't skate. #teachemyoung #inclusion

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

My little 6yo doing the #SidneyCrosby kick. @penguins

[Neat! @thedadvocate01]

5: 😜

Me: Hahaha! 📷 Make that face again

5: 😐

Me: 📷

5: 😐

Me: 📷

5: 😐

Me: Forget it

5: 😜

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

And then your beautiful and wonderful friend @CrystalMoss surprises you with a charcoal drawing of the matching tattoo you have with your mum. ❤️️ And while you suffer with the pain of the loss, you're uplifted and warmed by this kind of generosity and thoughtfulness.

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@_LauraMatte I'm so sorry. I lost my mum last week, and it has been by far the hardest and most traumatic time of my life. Sending you hugs from one daughter to another who lost their mums too young. Xo

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

Picked her favourite finger (that would be the middle one), and became even more of a rebel with a second tattoo. Looking forward to wearing her eternity ring on that finger when it's back from being sized. 💕

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

Perhaps too young to be with me for my tattoo. She seems to be digging it. 💕

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

For all those wondering where I get it, I think this says enough, no? 👇 Mum, I'm pretty sure those children's party hats are for your head. I'm glad to have inherited your focus on fun in life.❤️️ Miss you. Come back now. Your joke is over.

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

For the hundreds of messages of support, phone calls, emails and texts. For the bouquets of flowers, beautiful edible arrangement & lasagna. For the inquiries about donations and the close hugs while I've cried. Thank you family and friends for holding me together when I need it.

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@J_Noord Thank you Judy. You're absolutely bang on. We were attached at the hip and I miss her so deeply already it's agonizing. ❤️️

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

Today we lost my first best friend. Telling jokes until the very end to make others feel better, despite her deep & ongoing pain. I only hope I will be half the mum you were to me. Rest peacefully, mum and save me a spot up there. I love you more than I could ever express. ❤️️

[Kate Porretta @KateBlackwellPR]

@SusanLCarey Thanks Susan. Hope all is well with you!