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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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

December 2013 "Toy Drive"



I started my own Toy Clean-Up Project by giving toys to kids, and today we are able to help other foundations benefit by supplying them with toys. I am so proud to be the foundered of  The Toy Clean-Up Project.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2013 (It's Turkey Trot Time)



 
Mom, Dad, Carson and I all ran in the Turkey Trot in Folsom to benefit the local food bank. What a great way to start Thanksgiving Day.  I am so thankful for so many wonderful things in my life, I love when I get a chance to give back to others and help out.

November 2013 in San Francisco

Many years ago when I was 4 I met Bubba Pairs, an was able to help him out.  After meeting him again and sharing my story, Bubba is going to help me out by coming to my Golf tournament in April.
THANK YOU BUBBA

November 23rd 2013 "ST. JUDE 5K Give Thanks, Walk"





Give Thanks Walk was wonderful, what a kind thing to do for so many. I love seeing all the kids, over 3500 people. The BEST part I got to play Barbie for the kids and had a great time. My team made its goal, so proud!

November 14th 2013 "Cache and Aldo Shoe Fashion Show in Sacramento



Big Thank You to Cache and Aldo Shoes for having me as your guest at you amazing Fashion Show.
The show, the clothes and the shoes.... AWESOME!

November 10th 2013, Miss Teen California USA Orientation

So excited to be here, let the fun begin.  I love new adventures, can't wait to see what the future holds.  Good luck to all the contestants.

November 3rd "Miss and Miss Teen Pacific Coast USA Pageant"



Congratulations to Savannah Ellison and Kellie Henika, what a great job. I was happy to be able to come and support both of you!

5K St. Jude Give Thanks, Walk!

Please join my team "The Toy Clean-Up Project" and Give Thanks on November 23rd in San Francisco. Walk to help the Kids!

October 2013 Meet and Greet from Miss Teen California

Carson and I got a chance to hang out with Chloe Hatfield our reigning Miss Teen California USA!

October is "Breast Cancer Awareness Month"

Folsom High Schools Pink Ladies, once again proud to be helping out Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

September 27th 2013 Holly Krieg Memorial Golf Tournament



 I love my family for they are the ones who inspired me to have my own golf tournament each year. The Holly Krieg Memorial raises money to help out the foundation Footprints.
Holly was a very special person who changed every ones life who she came in contact with.
My Grandma Cheryl and Popa Denny share Holly's life with so many, and they
will never know how much that means, they are two of the most kind people I
have ever meet. Heather was Holly's sister and leads all of us in many ways.
She not only works endless hours on her golf tournament but always helps me with mine.
I love you so much for teaching me and allowing me to come and be apart of
what you have done.

Septeber 25th 2013 " Friends of Kids with Cancer"




My dear friend Emily Bray, supports Friend of Kids with Cancer. While visiting Mo. in September I was able to go support her and her fundraiser.  AND YES Jason Mottes was there. I am so proud of you Emily for what you do for others! 

September 23rd Chili's Night out with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


This year I celebrated Chili's Night with St. Jude in St. Louis MO.  What a simple way to help out the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  In September, one day every year Chili's donates all profits to the hospital.


August 12th 2013

First Day of School

August 2013 "Mrs. California and Jr. Miss All States"


I was so proud to be able to help out at this wonderful event. Peterson Productions is where I got my start, and to be able to go back and help out means the world to me. The Toy Clean Up Project also provided a bike and scholarship for Jr. Miss All States.  Stacie Ortiz became the 2014 Mrs. California.

July 2013 "Miss Teen International 2014" What a Week!


From the time I arrived in Chicago to the time I started competing it was AMAZING! Thank you Mrs. Richardson and everyone you helped me get there. I was proud to have been among great girls and placing 3rd runner-up.





Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Kasier Hopital 7-10-13

My last trip to the hospital, before Miss Teen International. I wanted to make sure all my little friends were taken care of, we brought 25 therapy pillows, toys and a little bike to ride. I want to share the journey with them, for they are such a big part of it.

The National Society of High School Scholars

I'm a Member!!!!!!

Happy 17th Birthday ChaCha!


We love at 17 she still loves Disney, hope all your dreams come true!
                                  JULY 4th 2013

Miss Placer County, June 20, 2013

I was so happy to have been able to attended the Miss and Teen Placer County Pageant. I have loved going to the fair each year, its a tradition for me that I enjoy keeping up. 

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