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, July 9, 2015

4th of July Firecracker Run!

Courtney ready for the Folsom Firecracker Run wearing her Birthday red-white-blue flashing tiara!




Monday, June 29, 2015

June 27th 2015 "Miss Los Gatos"

At the Miss Los Gatos and Miss Teen Los Gatos pageant. What a wonderful time we all had and congratulations to all the girls on a job well done. Sarah Hult what a great program thanks for having me.

June Dance Recital

From the 24th to the 27th of June I was in the annual Trick Recital. I have been able to participate in this recital many times years ago. This time it was different, I was one of the teachers. I Love it!

June 2015 Issue of CCOPA

On behalf of the Toy Clean-Up Project and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we Thank you CCPOA for the last six last of your support. We could not have done it without you.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

June 5th 2015 " Kind of a Cinderella Day"

I'm playing Cinderella today at the local dance studio. I think I missed my calling in life. I should have a disney princess and live in Dinseyland all day.

June 3rd 2015 Heading to Kaiser Hospital in Roseville

I am off to the hospital with Disney toys and gift cards. Kaiser Hospital in Roseville is were I spent many of my early years, now its my turn to give back. Hope the children will enjoy the new Miss Northern Sierra Crown, they always love trying it on. The Toy Clean Up Project has provided hundreds of toys and gift cards over the years. Thanks to everyone who has helped and donated to this wonderful cause.



Miss Northern Sierra USA

We are so proud of her. A BIG Thank You to all who came out to cheer her on, Kara Knudsen you are beyond talented thank you so much for all you do. Debra Dodge what a great program you run, the pageant was perfect and the ladies were beautiful. We all loved the program book too!!!

Graduation 2015

Well it's here! Graduation day!!!! I can't believe it, seems like yesterday I was standing at the starting line.

May 26th 2015 "A Thank You from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital"

Thank you St. Jude for the awesome thank you letter. It warms my heart when I receive one of these beautiful letters! Can't wait till next years golf tournament!

May 24th 2015 Team Karen

Crowns And Gowns and I are teaming up to help out a friend. I have known Karen and TotalBody Advantage for the pass few years. Karen is fighting one of her big fights ever, to help her out the STARTING BID for this beautiful new Shail K and matching earrings is $200.00. Please increase each bid by $20.00. ALL the money raised from this beautiful gown and earring will go to Karen Dancer.



May 16th "LIVE ON, DRIVE ON!"

I was honored to be apart of this special day, the 3rd Annaul Live On, Drive On Car Show in memorial of Scott Santana. I can't wait until nest year.

May 8th 2015

The Toy Clean-Up Projects brick has been layed. This has been a year in the making! An now it's finally here, my brick is now apart of the St Jude Pathway to Hope.

The Toy Clean-Up Projects Annual Golf Tournament 2015

Toy Clean Ups 6th Annual Golf Tournament. I can't thank everyone enough! The golfers, volunteers, and supporters who all came out to help make a difference for St Jude! Please stay tune there are tons of pictures coming! Thank you all again, Courtney " I'd rather have a million people give me a dollar than one give me a million dollars. That way you've got a million people involved." -Danny Thomas













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