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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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













Wednesday, June 24, 2015

One month away from the 6th Annual Toy Clean-Up Projects Golf Tournament

March 2015 "California State University Sacramento" Here I Come!

March 1, 2015 "Miss Teen International" Farewell

You fall, you rise, you make mistakes, you live you learn. Your human, not perfect. You've been hurt, but your alive. Think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to learn, to teach, to enjoy, and to chase the things you love. Sometimes there is a sadness in our journeys, but there is also a lot of beauty. We must keep putting one foot in front of the other even when we hurt, for we will never know what's around the corner. I'm wishing all the beautiful ladies good luck today in there interview this morning. Everything happens for a reason, something brought you to this very moment to show that, even though the road at time has not been easy, however your here making a difference. To take a stand, for what you love most. Crown or not, just by being here you've already won in the eyes of people who love you. Life is just a test, there going to be the test you just ace and there are going to be the tests that make you feel destroyed. Just keep breathing, an don't just deal with the test. React to it! Make the most of it. Ace it your own way, and make a change in the world. I sit reflecting and realizing that I have less than 36 hours left of this incredible ride. An even more blessed I was able to share it with so many people I love. Im excited to see what the next chapter in my journey will bring me!



February 4th 2015

53 years ago today this amazing hospital opened. This is why I do what I do. February 4th 1962

January 2014

I always enjoy getting notes from the hospitals. I wish I could do more for them.

Happy New Year! January 2015

Merry Christmas 2014

December 23rd 2014 Christmas for Kaiser

I been delivering Christmas toys to the hospital in Roseville for the passed 8 years. This year I got to drive myself, to take the toys. All I can say is "all grown up". Love helping out at the hospital the children always love the gifts.

December 11-12 2014 St. Judes "Partner in Hope" Radio Thon

Congrats Tom!! Lol Having too much fun at @1051knci for the St. Jude Radio thon!!! Call the station at 1-800-635-0595! You can talk to me or one of my awesome friends down here at the studio to make a donation! Starting at 8 am is the Little Big Town signed guitar and many more prizes changing each hour upon entering!' I'm challenging my 2015 class, the teachers at FHS, and all my pageant sisters to be a partner in hope! Let's make a difference!!!!!



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