I cannot say enough about everyone from the Folsom Kiwanis Club. They were fantastic. On December 3rd, I was so honed to be able to help and to get a chance to share my story. A special THANK YOU to Roderick Hunt for the note he sent to all the K-Club members:
“I want to especially thank my guest, Jr. Miss California, 2011, Miss Courtney Critz, who brought two more beauty princesses/queens with her to help. Their presence made the event more beautiful and elegant. Miss Critz' mother, Tiffany Tollett, is the owner of Crowns and Gowns in Folsom. Crowns and Gowns is a formal wear establishment specializing in pageant wear, but also provides business wear, special events and prom gowns. She donated a raffle prize for us as well. Her website is http://www.crownsandgowns.biz/.”
I enjoy the crab feed and helping all of you raise money. The Kiwanis are always helping so many people, I was happy to be apart of this.

I got a chance to spend Thanksgiving in Disneyland, met a new friend, watched an old friend reach her goal and had a great time with my sister titleholder. What more could I have ask for.....

The Toy Clean-up Project

The Toy Clean-up Project

Visconite's

On Wednesday October 6th, Caitlin Ross, Caitlin Cryder and myself helped out a local family restaurant. They have been in business many many years in Folsom, and are always helping and giving back to the community. We were happy to support them, about 300 people throughout the evening came.

Second Annual Garage Sale

Please come join me, for my second annual garage sale
HUGE YARD SALE TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPITAL
SATURDAY OCTOBER 16TH 9-5 AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 17TH 10 TO 4PM
98 Hopfield Dr. Folsom, CA 95630
* 2 loving family Dollhouses *Polly Pockets...*books*Tons of toys*Games *Barbie*Clothes *Household items Too many items to list! dolls, games, cars, toys, clothes, barbie

I'm proud to say that The Toy Clean-Up Project once again was able to help out another one of my favorite charities, Teen Miss California Dedria Brunett, is the founder of Luggage of Love. I was able to donated 5 new pieces of luggage to her organization. I am thrilled that a single piece of luggage can change a child's life. To learn more about Dedria's organization follow her blog at:

http://missteencaliforniaintl2010.blogspot.com/

On May 29Th, I had the first of many of my garage sale this year. The Toy Clean-Up Project holds at lease 3 garage sale a year with the proceeds going to St.

Jude Children's Research Hospital. We were very

successful for the first one. I cant wait to have the next one.

This was such a special day for me. I was able to use some of the money that the Toy Clean-Up Project had earned to buy a WII and a DS for Kaiser Women and Children's Hospital in Roseville. This is a special place to me, not only was I a patient there, I am one of their success stories.

A Great Day

This is truly one of the most important post I've ever done. To be able to write a check to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital for $2000.00, was so incredible. Thank you to the Toy Clean-Up Project and everyone who played in the golf tournament, WE DID IT! I can't wait until next year to do it again.

Golf Tournament

As most of you know I founded The Toy Clean-Up Project three years ago. I want to be able to help children like myself who got a rough start in this world. I started by collecting toys and cleaning them up and then selling the toys at my
garage sale. The money was used to buy new toys, clothes and gas cards for the children in the hospital and for their families. I started making donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and I was even able to volunteer at one of their runs. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital touched my heart and I can relate to what the children are going through. My goal is to donate $5000.00 this year and continue to volunteer for them. I hope you can join me in making a difference Now, that God has given me a second chance I am going to take every opportunity to use my voice and help out others when they need it. I can remember when many people did this for me.
So on April 9th I will be having the First Annual Golf Tournament. It will be held at Woodcreek Golf Course, in Roseville. For more information PLEASE call 916-337-1202. We would love for you to come play a round of glof with us.

First annual Toy Clean-up
Golf Tournament

Benefiting
St. Jude Children's Reseach Hospital
and
Roseville Kaiser Hospital

Friday April 9th 2010

Woodcreek Golf Course-4 person

Scramble- Limit 144 Golfers

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
12:00 PM.....Registration
1:00 PM.....Round Begins:
Shotgun Start
Scramble
REGISTER EARLY! EVENT FILLS!
DEADLINE: MARCH 26TH

Love,
Courtney

A visit to St. Jude's in L.A.

I was happy to make another visit to the St.Jude's office in Garden Grove, CA. The Toy Clean-up Project was able to give $100.00 to St. Jude Children's Reseach Hospital.

Happy New Years

The Toy Clean-Up Project, was happy to be able to give back to the Folsom community. I was able to provide food for the officers who protect and watched over us on New Years Eve. With help from Bar B-Que Express in Folsom, who supplied the Tri-tip and my Mom and Dad who helped me make the chili, pasta, dips and extras. We were able to provide a great meal for the officers. I am thankful for what they do for the community and was happy to offer this to them.
Once again my Toy Clean-Up Project, has helped me do something great for someone else. Thank you to all who helps me keep it going, I love doing it.
Bar B-Que Express is located in Folsom at 6693 Folsom-Auburn Road, 916-988-8659. Thanks to them, the officers didn't have to eat vegetarian style. My Mom does not do the Tri-tip meat very well...

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