Emily Joy of Hunterville, North Carolina and Silver Creek native will make her television debut tonight on NBC's 'Biggest Loser'.

Emily was born in Dunkirk but raised in Silver Creek before moving to North Carolina.  She is a former athlete who has since struggled with her weight since giving up the sport.  Emily currently weighs in at 264 pounds and is fighting high blood pressure.

96.1 Joy FM is pulling for Emily and hopes that she reaches her goal weight and wins the 'Biggest Loser' grand prize.

[Observertoday.com]

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