The swell in publicity resulting from Marisa 2008 work served to land Marisa in the number one spot on Maxim magazine's "Hot 100" rankings for 2008, beating out list regulars such as Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, and Eva Longoria-Parker. This marked the first time anyone has debuted on the list in the number one position. She also finished first place in The Best Damn Sports Show Period "Smokin' Sixteen" competition in 2008, repeating her 2007 win over competitors such as supermodels Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima. Also in 2008, Marisa ranked #9 in the Askmen.com's "Top 99", an increase of three places from the previous year, which was a two-place increase itself from 2006.Marisa is currently an ambassador for the American Cancer Society. She also supports the Young Survival Coalition , which seeks to promote awareness of breast cancer in women under 40, as well as environmental organization The Surfrider Foundation, which aims to preserve the world's oceans and beaches.