About Me

Born on the Fourth of July, my family should have known I would be a firecracker for it's the day when most Americans celebrate our nation’s freedom. For my family that day was certainly a celebration, but in the weeks that followed, it was also filled with great fear and obstacles that many doctors were unsure I would overcome. Deep within me is a passion to help, to be able to make a difference in the lives of other sick children is what I set out to do. I have personally raised over $90,000.00 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. While my time supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is my personal priority, I also make sure there is time for other volunteer projects. I founded, The Toy Clean-Up Project when I was ten years old. Starting out with a garage sale and now on our 6th annual golf tournament. I hope you take a few minutes to read some of the amazing moments over the years.

The Toy Clean-Up Projects 6th Annual Golf Tournament

The Toy Clean-Up Projects 6th Annual Golf Tournament
Another great year all wrapped up! For the Kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Toy Clean-Up Project's 2014 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Toy Clean-Up Project's 2014 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting St. Jude Children's Reseach Hopital

The Toy Clean Up Project 4th Annual Golf Tournament

The Toy Clean Up Project 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

3rd Annual Toy Clean-Up Project Golf Tournament

3rd Annual Toy Clean-Up Project Golf Tournament
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2nd Annual Toy-Clean Up Project Golf Tournament

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First Annual Toy Clean-Up Project Golf Tournament

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70 hours in AL, Thank You Clay Spann

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Christmas for Kaiser 2012




Christmas for Kaiser is so important to me,
I was Trached there 16 years ago.  They saved
my life and now and can do something for them
and all of their patients.  I'm happy to help out.

Santa visits Folsom

Every year Santa comes to Folsom, he drives his sled all over the city and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.  Folsom P. D. follows and collects can foods for the home less.  This is the forth year the Toy Clean-up Project has been able to help out.






December 4th 2012 "Heroes of Human Services Awards"

I don't know were to begin, I am honor and blessed to be able to do what I do.  I give thanks to God everyday that he has allowed me to make a difference in others lives.  So many people have helped me and made this all possible for me...
On December 4th, I received the Heroes of Human Services Awards Resolution.  I do not know what to say but THANK YOU!



December 1st, Jr. Miss All States

http://www.juniormissallstates.com/Junior_Miss_All_States/Welcome.html

I have put the link to the Jr. Miss All States Pageant up so everyone could take a look at this wonderful program.  Peterson Production's runs this program, and I have been lucky enough to be apart of their family.  Now, it was my time to be able to help out, not only do I contribute to the Josephine G Cook Foundation but I was able to provide a bike to this years winner.  These young ladies really are making a difference it what they do.

Happy Thanksgiving! November 22, 2012



I can't imagine spending Thanksgiving any other way, than helping others.  Folsom Turkey Trot did just that.....

St. Jude 5k Give Thanks Walk, San Jose, CA






This was my third year of partisipating in the 5K Give Thanks Walk.  I was honor to get to M/C this year in San Jose, CA.  The Toy Clean-Up Project Team raised over $600.00, for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Making Strides in October 2012



October is Breast Cancer Awareness, I have had family and friends who have been deeply affected by this deadly killer.  Please help us change this and get involed.

October 21, 2012 Dog Walk


This was a great day, I loved being able to help out my dear friend raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. Katie not only raised money but put one an amazing event.

"Barbie" for the Cause


Not only was it a dream job, but I got to help out St. Jude's hospital as well.  I played Barbie at a little girls birthday party, not only did I have a great time with all the kids, I received a donation to the Toy Clean-Up Project for a $100.00

Toy Clean-Ups September 2012 Annual Garage Sale



I raised over $300.00 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, six years ago this is how we got started.  We have come so far, I am so proud of my Toy Clean-up Project!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Thank you to all who participatd with the Toy Clean-Up Project Team, in the Chili’s Dine with us on Donate Profits Day. The Toy Clean-Up Team gave $378.00 this will help make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases. A 100% profit went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude 5K Give Thanks Walk


St. Jude Give thanks. Walk.


http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiveThanksWalk/GTW?team_id=30514&pg=team&fr_id=3746

Monday, September 24, 2012

Please eat at your local Chili's on September 24th, and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join the Toy Clean-Up Project team at the Folsom's Chili's about 6:00pm and help me make a difference in the lives of children who need us!

Ronald McDonald's House




In August, I was able to donate 26,000 pop-tabs, stuff animals, an assortment of toys and toiletries.  Always happy to help out at the Ronald McDonald House, it is truly near and dear to my heart.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

An Xbox Kinect and Toys for Kaiser!

Happy that The Toy Clean-Up Project's Annual Golf Tournament was able to provide a Xbox and Toys to Kaiser's Childrens Hospital.



Waiting to go up....

Best part is taking all the great stuff to the kids!!!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Supporting Friends

Garin's gown night

Garin's fitness night

Tony, Garin and I


Owner of a Fresno local busness

Grace Lee Grant Miss California Outstanding Teen

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

$7000.00 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, from the Toy Clean-Up Project's Annual Golf Tournament.  The RAIN could even stop us!  Thank you to all who help me make this happen.

Miss Teen Placer Co. 2012

       In June my dearest friend Taylor Kandris won Miss Teen Placer County, I was so happy for her!

Josephine G Cook Donation

The Toy Clean Up Project is proud to have been able to donate $600.00 to the Josephine G. Cook Foundation. 

You Don't Know My Life


On June 16th I attended "You Don't Know My Life".
Eddie Peterson was amazing, I learned so much!
Thank You

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

My Good-Bye to William

Sweet William Murdock returned home to the loving, welcoming arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, May 27, 2012. His battle with cancer is over, but his legacy of faith, optimism, strength, patience, and adventure will live on forever. William was a friend of my little brothers. I was able to help out about a year and half ago by having the Toy Clean-Up Project provide William with a DS and games. I was told that it meant a lot to him, when Carson (my brother) took it to him in the hospital. However, it is boys like William that have helped me become the determined person that I am. The small things that we as people can do to make others have a smile on their face, even if it is only for a moment. My heart is heavy, my prayers are with William’s family and because of this I must work harder to love, help and find away to bring awareness to others about the importance of unlocking the cure to these killer cancers.




Thursday, May 24, 2012

I am so proud to let everyone know that I will be the president of the Pink Ladies Club, next year at Folsom High School.  Supporting the fight against cancer, and helping in our community is what we stand for!

Sunday, May 20, 2012



Old friends, New friends and friends from my mom's home town of IONE.  Thank you all for come to Buffalo Wind Wings in Folsom. I will update you all on how much we made for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  It was a wonderful night and I hope everyone would be up to doing it again.

St. Jude's US Half Marathon 11/06/2011

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St. Jude Give Thanks 5K Walk

Jr. Miss California Intl., at the Miss Placer Co. Pageant 2011

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Veteran's Parade in Folsom 2010

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Visit to St. Jude's

Visit to St. Jude's
I raised over $1000.00 for the St. Jude Children's Hospital this year with my Toy Clean-up Project.

Ione Homecoming - May 7th and 8th 2010

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Veteran's Day Parade