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, October 23, 2014

St. Jude Give, Thanks "Count Down"


Join me and the Toy Clean-Up Project at the San Francisco Zoo, on November 22nd 2014 for the Give Thanks walk. You can register online with the Toy Clean-Up Project or just donate, it all helps. visit givethankswalk.org.com JUST FOUR WEEKS LEFT.

Something Easy!

I am alway having people ask me what are some easy ways to help out in the community. Well, here you go. This bag is being dropped off at houses all over and if you don't get one you can call Twin Lakes Food Bank or visit www.folsom.ca.us for more information. Just full the bag with non-perishable food and volunteers will be picking up the bags on October 25, 2014.

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month


2014

Its right around the corner!

Grad will be here before I know it! So many things ahead of me, June 2015 here I come!

Chili's give Back Night! 9-22-2014


The Toy Clean-Up Project did it again, we have been having dinner with Chili's since the beginning. What a wonderful way and easy way to give back.

National Junior Miss All States Pageant 2014 "Emced My 1st pageant"

So proud of all these girls and thanks for putting up with me. Courtney

Blood Drive with Folsom Blood Source 9-9-2014


Happy to be helping out.

Big Donation 8-25-2014

Thank you to Folsom State Prison, it takes so many people to make a differance. Thank you for your help.

ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE



I ACCEPTED THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!! With some help form my little brother. Let's just say we went off script!

Monday, September 15, 2014

5K Give, Thanks Walk For St, Jude Children Reseach Hospital 2014

fundraising.stjude.org/sitehttp:///TR/Walk/Walk?pg=team&fr_id=21030&team_id=80467

July 2014 Jacksonville FL. Miss Teen Intl.

Today I'm leaving Jacksonville and heading back home to California! I've been so blessed with so much this last week and I can't thank everybody enough for all the love and support! Big thank you to the international pageant and staff for an amazing week that'll never forget! To the amazing girls that I've created lasting friendships with! An finally to my incredible family and friends for all the love and support! I love you all. I am honored to be the 2014 1st runner up and evening gown winner at the miss teen international pageant! I'm so excited to be heading home and even more excited for the work I have ahead with st.jude children's research hospital as well as my senior year! An the journey is just beginning for me!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014 a visit to Kaiser Roseville Women and Children's Hospital

I always love visit this place and happy to be able to help out. Thank you Tammy for all the help unloading the car.






We did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Another Toy Clean-Up Project's Great Garage Sale

The weekend of June 20th, the Toy Clean-Up Project held another garage sale to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Sense this is how we got started it is always important to me to make sure there get bigger and better.


Jeans for Giraffes and San Francico Zoo

 
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Donate an old pair of jeans!
Jeans for Giraffes is collecting denim, and recycling it, to raise money to support giraffe research and to protect giraffe populations in Africa. Any pair of jeans will do, even those that are old and “well loved”.

Visit www.jeansforgiraffes.org

The Toy Clean-Up Project was able to help my FAVORITE animal!!!!!!

Donor Appreciation Luncheon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


 It was a true honor to be invited to this, I'm so happy that the Toy Clean-Up Project has been able to do so much for the Hospital. Thank you for making this day so special for me. So in the words of Danny Thomas "I know the reason why I was born. Any person who can say that is BLESSED."


Thursday, June 12, 2014

June 2014 "Starting The Month Off Right"


The best part about raising funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is writing the CHECK. 

A Day With The Sacramento River Cats May 2014




A day out with our local River Cats, giving a day back to the community.
Claws Up!!!!!

May 17, 2014 Live On, Dive On!


 Courtney is off to support the 2nd annual car show. Happy to be able to help.
hard at work for Donate Life. Live On Drive On
 Hard at work for Donate Life. Live On Drive On!

April 11, 2014 GOLF DAY


 Please clink on the link below and read about the Toy Clean-Up Project's 5th Annual Golf Tournament held April 11, 2014.

http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/miss-teen-california-tees-folsom-st-jude%E2%80%99s-childrens-research-hospital

Thursday, March 27, 2014

A trip to the Hospital!

Another visit to Kaiser Women and Children's Hospital in Roseville. I always love going and see everyone and being able to help out with the little things.




Thursday, January 23, 2014

Thank you St.Jude Children

Thank you my friends it was a pleasure to be at the 5k give thanks walk in San Fransico. I'm so pround of my Toy Clean Up team for help rising funding.

Tinker Bell Half Marathon

On January 19, 2014 I had the opprotunity to run in the Tinkbell Half Marathon at the "Happiest Place on Earth" Disneyland! Best part of all I got to run it with my dad. Beat him by 5 minutes!"

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