tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83947116890476608812023-11-16T03:20:18.783-08:00Feryl York, Mrs. IA International 2010Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-5074661940594130172011-02-19T08:14:00.000-08:002011-02-19T08:24:17.832-08:00When One Chapter Closes, Open Another ...<div align="center">And so my year as Mrs. Iowa International 2010 comes to an end. I feel so blessed to have all the precious memories and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunities</span> that have come our way this year. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">A HUGE Thanks to ~ </div><div align="center">My Lord and Savior</div><div align="center">Ryan ... aka Mr. IA International 2010</div><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zipp</span> ... aka Little Mr. IA International 2010</div><div align="center">Mom and Dad </div><div align="center">My amazingly supportive Family and Friends</div><div align="center">My Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Family </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">May we all embody Live ... Learn ... Survive!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfGjW3m2Nqgf32biwXqJ8pyAlAi61Mx9l9wwI6AEN_rsHXHCgiHL631TYGCrr8OEASiLq-iTX2Hr4-5uT_56-8VkG7E3DqR9X8phoOg2C8OdAFx45j__kQjxoWKd6i1uKo4uuQLoy7S8q/s1600/FerylCrownBannerLOW.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575435089789527202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfGjW3m2Nqgf32biwXqJ8pyAlAi61Mx9l9wwI6AEN_rsHXHCgiHL631TYGCrr8OEASiLq-iTX2Hr4-5uT_56-8VkG7E3DqR9X8phoOg2C8OdAFx45j__kQjxoWKd6i1uKo4uuQLoy7S8q/s320/FerylCrownBannerLOW.jpg" /></a> <em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Feryl</span> York, Mrs. IA International 2010</em><br /><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-69631351875740044092011-02-19T07:39:00.000-08:002011-02-19T07:46:16.946-08:00Celiac's Disease Conference<div align="center">I had the honor of speaking at The Iowa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Celiac's</span> Disease Conference in Cedar Rapids. What an honor to educate several hundred people on proper exercise and embracing their own Live ... Learn ... Survive <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Journey</span>!</div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCWt9TLVrGo/TV_lV_Sq6nI/AAAAAAAAAh4/EuwHChL-aOk/s1600/Celiac-Disease%255B1%255D.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575427029637720690" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCWt9TLVrGo/TV_lV_Sq6nI/AAAAAAAAAh4/EuwHChL-aOk/s320/Celiac-Disease%255B1%255D.gif" /></a>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-64454319310929883762011-02-19T07:33:00.000-08:002011-02-19T07:39:01.902-08:00MOPS Presentation<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xLLQWNLzIo4/TV_j0XMIfmI/AAAAAAAAAhw/RbW66OK5CG4/s1600/gradient_logo%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 122px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575425352425569890" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xLLQWNLzIo4/TV_j0XMIfmI/AAAAAAAAAhw/RbW66OK5CG4/s320/gradient_logo%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I had a wonderful time speaking to our local MOPS group about Live ... Learn ... Survive in November 2010. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-72768388533311355222011-02-19T07:22:00.000-08:002011-02-19T07:33:31.218-08:00Wine Tasting for LLS<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_O0ytuUTVg/TV_hQjA5_bI/AAAAAAAAAho/gUVmsb92ofQ/s1600/Wine%2BTasting.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575422538101161394" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_O0ytuUTVg/TV_hQjA5_bI/AAAAAAAAAho/gUVmsb92ofQ/s320/Wine%2BTasting.JPG" /></a> Pictured below with participants of our Wine Tasting. </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBofxeJblsOE2llykcBXfviQHcrPRcI_eijSC7LxN1YeK4BzuyHK27Z9496GkPXBrUoNiuWhYrzomcJCuPExt5d400xBQODKkjQYJla61oUKrrgmnSNEpwEn-kLN4QM7uqlBlIZC-uciv/s1600/2010+034.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575422328954527394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBofxeJblsOE2llykcBXfviQHcrPRcI_eijSC7LxN1YeK4BzuyHK27Z9496GkPXBrUoNiuWhYrzomcJCuPExt5d400xBQODKkjQYJla61oUKrrgmnSNEpwEn-kLN4QM7uqlBlIZC-uciv/s320/2010+034.jpg" /></a>Joyce ... you are an AMAZING women! I feel so blessed our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">paths</span> crossed ... together WE are a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dynamite</span> fund-raising team! :) <br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1PDHILPaOmo/TV_hEF6m-WI/AAAAAAAAAhY/enzB2VmnA0k/s1600/2010%2B022.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575422324131690850" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1PDHILPaOmo/TV_hEF6m-WI/AAAAAAAAAhY/enzB2VmnA0k/s320/2010%2B022.jpg" /></a>A HUGE thanks to Chris, Anne, Les, Diane, and Ryan for supporting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNuv6NmNgOFOKUlm5A1yAZReb9Hm61vS0CBNsFXvFXIiLhBV0rMfucbyszxGkC-QS3qB4ZBbLohrrDYEqPZ6ZRd2nY02f-0W3GpwkDRXKn74nNLZ7MIVc4CAfOPFq5UPFX3lAYfaeTS-T/s1600/2010+020.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575422314922293122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNuv6NmNgOFOKUlm5A1yAZReb9Hm61vS0CBNsFXvFXIiLhBV0rMfucbyszxGkC-QS3qB4ZBbLohrrDYEqPZ6ZRd2nY02f-0W3GpwkDRXKn74nNLZ7MIVc4CAfOPFq5UPFX3lAYfaeTS-T/s320/2010+020.jpg" /></a>Mr. and Mrs. IA International 2010. Ry, you have no idea how much I appreciate all your support in all our endeavors! Love ya!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdu4dKMoDq4roToBEwq2jsY6RmJc6Vu7JIdzLMKgywTfbnyvhoMJtOB4vxmdVpcJ6_LlHlJWse9DNVAZTeg6NQAc9ZN5N-YRYRPE6osU8LMmwtTCG-Oq0FDjgv1zjVE20QaWjSAZMKjq3r/s1600/2010+024.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575422313659024674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdu4dKMoDq4roToBEwq2jsY6RmJc6Vu7JIdzLMKgywTfbnyvhoMJtOB4vxmdVpcJ6_LlHlJWse9DNVAZTeg6NQAc9ZN5N-YRYRPE6osU8LMmwtTCG-Oq0FDjgv1zjVE20QaWjSAZMKjq3r/s320/2010+024.jpg" /></a> Thanks so much to Dogs on Skis and Collectively Wines for making our Wine Tasting a success!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqr7Dx1QFSKeTx1a7l9DzqgoKLkErJshUW-Aa7r0eDNWwgrlC5AXGjF6cPTHj302nv-axCSPrLaON-YBy4d5k_9Zr5iP33Od-4srQtdtb6YZ6EPYCr4gzswElcF4unMuxRWeGl5Qlnspb/s1600/2010+041.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575422309028943650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqr7Dx1QFSKeTx1a7l9DzqgoKLkErJshUW-Aa7r0eDNWwgrlC5AXGjF6cPTHj302nv-axCSPrLaON-YBy4d5k_9Zr5iP33Od-4srQtdtb6YZ6EPYCr4gzswElcF4unMuxRWeGl5Qlnspb/s320/2010+041.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-47016451116150607612011-02-19T07:14:00.000-08:002011-02-19T08:14:26.762-08:00Light the Night<div align="center">October 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, 2010: I had the extreme honor to serve <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> as Eastern <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">IA's</span> Walk Chair for Light the Night. This honor has left me speechless. Together at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kinnick</span> Stadium in Iowa City, we raised over $300,000 for blood cancer research ... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">GOOOOOO</span> TEAM!!!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwnM8uPS2XBo9gD3qkjMMXKIeRI1STVDcYdUgLpksorBorGBuvqozV3jwZD7AA9r_UhwyZeI3h7WLfBf0J73aoAyCp3KbrGpT9-J66KEPFY-evqUHElVjOumnrfkPRFMFa9N0lAWWL8jB/s1600/DSC00460.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575430986084023042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwnM8uPS2XBo9gD3qkjMMXKIeRI1STVDcYdUgLpksorBorGBuvqozV3jwZD7AA9r_UhwyZeI3h7WLfBf0J73aoAyCp3KbrGpT9-J66KEPFY-evqUHElVjOumnrfkPRFMFa9N0lAWWL8jB/s320/DSC00460.JPG" /></a> Thanks Team Live ... Learn ... Survive!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmKpLQ9mUKKo6UFam-nv2zl4JHaFWLjIKp9pv1PSADorG8j3CXR7BdxD6x0kZaunP2nU1qkF-_a1caegSwxGacjHgeQgNIMAYRXbpT98rgpCpI31uEoEOtyZW8NzhA76Q6SJ3uJvZrOXE/s1600/DSC00463.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575430972762427298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmKpLQ9mUKKo6UFam-nv2zl4JHaFWLjIKp9pv1PSADorG8j3CXR7BdxD6x0kZaunP2nU1qkF-_a1caegSwxGacjHgeQgNIMAYRXbpT98rgpCpI31uEoEOtyZW8NzhA76Q6SJ3uJvZrOXE/s320/DSC00463.JPG" /></a> Mom and Dad came all the way from Illinois to make Team Live ... Learn ... Survive complete! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUif4_HnM9lok8i1GrWKRwhYznXk0k5i9gImwfMzhLSOuCXKqgloJAKmmjyLJP_azjBX7ZuqMlIlmZneybbO1Mb1JSg-RdQUQU_U8xkAwqpWR3V5jRAs3XRL6h6Ik1hCsh46HkuyWz9PBu/s1600/DSC00459.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429950575787970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUif4_HnM9lok8i1GrWKRwhYznXk0k5i9gImwfMzhLSOuCXKqgloJAKmmjyLJP_azjBX7ZuqMlIlmZneybbO1Mb1JSg-RdQUQU_U8xkAwqpWR3V5jRAs3XRL6h6Ik1hCsh46HkuyWz9PBu/s320/DSC00459.JPG" /></a>Mom, you are my inspiration! Your positive spirit and energy are contagious!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Xogf6uGf_8Aj4mFJCpyFBLoLR9E26bXlFM7UhNhe4lmQ4lg1ULpX8KWNs_YCo5QGdGZ3ZlCLWSVNQotjyfNP4nnDA_O4bJCzpMMved6DllONfrJJoR2mZcbyXt5PjMHF-hsE1BwQkQ8G/s1600/DSC00456.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429946471734290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Xogf6uGf_8Aj4mFJCpyFBLoLR9E26bXlFM7UhNhe4lmQ4lg1ULpX8KWNs_YCo5QGdGZ3ZlCLWSVNQotjyfNP4nnDA_O4bJCzpMMved6DllONfrJJoR2mZcbyXt5PjMHF-hsE1BwQkQ8G/s320/DSC00456.JPG" /></a>What an amazing honor to have my Mother and inspiration for Live ... Learn ... Survive by my side for this special event!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvZWyh8F4XnMghb1hbPzLTC_Izb7615yFvlPWt2trLYapfG1FkabSeQWKUOsg8y7RD1tnQw1cx1sm3bKEJAwLQ-AodePTzjHy0_e_EP-zYpgv6TjLwbAokY1dHjannDAmMt97DqO2RE42/s1600/DSC00455.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429943910462674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvZWyh8F4XnMghb1hbPzLTC_Izb7615yFvlPWt2trLYapfG1FkabSeQWKUOsg8y7RD1tnQw1cx1sm3bKEJAwLQ-AodePTzjHy0_e_EP-zYpgv6TjLwbAokY1dHjannDAmMt97DqO2RE42/s320/DSC00455.JPG" /></a> I had the opportunity to personally thank our participants. "With your efforts, my mother has a chance to FIGHT <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">CML</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> is the reason she had the opportunity to use <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gleevec</span> for nearly two years and now <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sprycel</span> is literally saving her life. Thank-you for your efforts just doesn't seem to say enough for my appreciation. Tonight, WE walk for a CURE!"<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uVtnt00_FMYVAg8Tu-yYHaDPqIQEfQ4xJckElakNwrQQcLVdIKJjdIbZhrg84196LAoun_vMcZrMkaDkuiO9PSud9CN8UeDl9IU5YTEZzLT6zKWRd0BsVKA_R4ZpNIS4o-bB7DUoDCDD/s1600/DSC00452.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429939033397842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uVtnt00_FMYVAg8Tu-yYHaDPqIQEfQ4xJckElakNwrQQcLVdIKJjdIbZhrg84196LAoun_vMcZrMkaDkuiO9PSud9CN8UeDl9IU5YTEZzLT6zKWRd0BsVKA_R4ZpNIS4o-bB7DUoDCDD/s320/DSC00452.JPG" /></a>Terry <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Loebsack</span> visits Live ... Learn ... Survive.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLBkufOoiLANKeDMer5qyz4eyf9VCHOqhNqOV8X6Oc5JCQQJEdIXYXO3L-svWzwsmSpHHUrhZPDYcAczwXg2rj7n_cNfbSQcZFtue6FWe8nAhHgnnUR1bhKY3P-XH0PvdYBXRRLm0KlQk/s1600/DSC00451.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429936428037170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLBkufOoiLANKeDMer5qyz4eyf9VCHOqhNqOV8X6Oc5JCQQJEdIXYXO3L-svWzwsmSpHHUrhZPDYcAczwXg2rj7n_cNfbSQcZFtue6FWe8nAhHgnnUR1bhKY3P-XH0PvdYBXRRLm0KlQk/s320/DSC00451.JPG" /></a>I had the honor of "crowning" Terry!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEpK-G9IfxNL7M17MPHR1H6ikS_GfgteWx5AgURGopksa9r1VsirmPK4q8XH2_FVUo10rWZKVnbDruI9nTQRq2wmdP5fi0lpPbVU-uo1Ci9d_FrULIh6az5Pq0pm1nwzZzCw1pa5_mdPC/s1600/DSC00450.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429012120304306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEpK-G9IfxNL7M17MPHR1H6ikS_GfgteWx5AgURGopksa9r1VsirmPK4q8XH2_FVUo10rWZKVnbDruI9nTQRq2wmdP5fi0lpPbVU-uo1Ci9d_FrULIh6az5Pq0pm1nwzZzCw1pa5_mdPC/s320/DSC00450.JPG" /></a>Thanks so much for your support Congressman Dave and Terry <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Loebsack</span> ... it means the world!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileD-aUfp5yYJRZIgF694_IXcfTQKpMnioCXNAgOl1ltRGz-7SpjfsmgbmmM3Yw9nsofe0ASyK5F6EP1SJtxOpTrG_Noxt4F5-i2YW_HCC6sb_naoobHZV_TjwoRQjR2jFlC845sMJpqP9/s1600/DSC00449.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429008663015922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileD-aUfp5yYJRZIgF694_IXcfTQKpMnioCXNAgOl1ltRGz-7SpjfsmgbmmM3Yw9nsofe0ASyK5F6EP1SJtxOpTrG_Noxt4F5-i2YW_HCC6sb_naoobHZV_TjwoRQjR2jFlC845sMJpqP9/s320/DSC00449.JPG" /></a> It's time to Light the Night Eastern IA!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzi3FkRkcZjUPbPSXRQkwnktQnKeBl90q-Hwci1Hr6NXih1U22mx8hiNOOHmf-pOPFXvjnqDZDoT8VIVY8JO2KoI6vI31nsPIN0VhD60Hj3_7K6FSjrYWf7XR8dZs4v431pYam-7ti1-J/s1600/DSC00448.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429002523864210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzi3FkRkcZjUPbPSXRQkwnktQnKeBl90q-Hwci1Hr6NXih1U22mx8hiNOOHmf-pOPFXvjnqDZDoT8VIVY8JO2KoI6vI31nsPIN0VhD60Hj3_7K6FSjrYWf7XR8dZs4v431pYam-7ti1-J/s320/DSC00448.JPG" /></a>Anne and Mom helping out at The Live ... Learn ... Survive Tent. </div><div>Anne~I can't thank you enough for all your love and support ... I am truly blessed to call you my sister in-law!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XqffX1Bu2Wqn4T3m4UJAraP645ckBQcyiqVVCzGQOE8eXiR_DteTYXXuoCuQs2BC5BCGNuk1PUyZoevWqdBFAcEqaeA5LRPhPE6vkkpp-IOe-U0oIE2BQmkbewzvhkffmKTmDDNKmDgZ/s1600/DSC00447.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575429000545506210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2XqffX1Bu2Wqn4T3m4UJAraP645ckBQcyiqVVCzGQOE8eXiR_DteTYXXuoCuQs2BC5BCGNuk1PUyZoevWqdBFAcEqaeA5LRPhPE6vkkpp-IOe-U0oIE2BQmkbewzvhkffmKTmDDNKmDgZ/s320/DSC00447.JPG" /></a> "The Gang" getting geared up for Light the Night!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgej88HcsSFBlJBUr_pwCVQgfl2oHOV0rmG6WnWzVrTtW3r9jSmrZOu2hVU_IBigTeKRAGyvlM8yaIkhgX000j_SoPdQVlnwNNnrYyZNIlQTzDKHnmwEo2yjviON78I1-HZTXRBEt7mnn0L/s1600/DSC00444.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575428998004986018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgej88HcsSFBlJBUr_pwCVQgfl2oHOV0rmG6WnWzVrTtW3r9jSmrZOu2hVU_IBigTeKRAGyvlM8yaIkhgX000j_SoPdQVlnwNNnrYyZNIlQTzDKHnmwEo2yjviON78I1-HZTXRBEt7mnn0L/s320/DSC00444.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-78470140195505597292011-02-19T07:01:00.000-08:002011-02-19T07:14:48.306-08:00Cedar Rapids Roller Girls<div align="center">Guest Appearance at Cedar Rapids <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Roller</span> Girls! This was my first experience with the sport of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">roller</span> derby! WOW ... these gals are tough! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I had the opportunity to sign autographs and meet some loyal CR <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Roller</span> Girl Fans.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFxZjeMWB_fBaQ0K9k5DOdbcN-abbz90yJ8XpTkaHUVe7vugij-LH_AoR5USLuyFX4g9EQqCLKGEVTUcTyD2X_SGFIHO4SDcABCIzbliy5QunC9xOmXwrGmMC-wIzlzbtUcVZH8JJ1rar/s1600/2010+010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575418119785336722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFxZjeMWB_fBaQ0K9k5DOdbcN-abbz90yJ8XpTkaHUVe7vugij-LH_AoR5USLuyFX4g9EQqCLKGEVTUcTyD2X_SGFIHO4SDcABCIzbliy5QunC9xOmXwrGmMC-wIzlzbtUcVZH8JJ1rar/s320/2010+010.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WtYBjXgv7yzL-iJGWYfCyFCBm4Cddwno5-0RN4xA_y-z0TSiiJrrY1RYGT_KAAp3HHxo60UPnKqvZeBYnj68zmtJ3kpWusvdDOE5vDayxp7YYNKTyHnySi3iy_ziz5Xs1uIuOSaRQDvW/s1600/2010+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575418115049140226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WtYBjXgv7yzL-iJGWYfCyFCBm4Cddwno5-0RN4xA_y-z0TSiiJrrY1RYGT_KAAp3HHxo60UPnKqvZeBYnj68zmtJ3kpWusvdDOE5vDayxp7YYNKTyHnySi3iy_ziz5Xs1uIuOSaRQDvW/s320/2010+007.jpg" /></a> Thanks to CR <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Roller</span> Girls for giving me the opportunity to advocate and educate for Blood Cancer Awareness!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqXUSmy0-3o/TV_dPFuYX5I/AAAAAAAAAgo/lB7rVTEVBpk/s1600/2010%2B006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575418115012452242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqXUSmy0-3o/TV_dPFuYX5I/AAAAAAAAAgo/lB7rVTEVBpk/s320/2010%2B006.jpg" /></a> Rest assured ... I didn't sit here! It is ring side seating on the floor. You are certainly up and close to the action! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgciLaQapuqtBJUR8GaZUmhIsYaLhCe5XzU-JZdoy8uwHY0mKp2L74pK0fEpcn3-axATCjIDBLNiqehv0SrQexE8feS1WSp5rvIErTGSO25ad48YLTQjnXvVfuS1KB3cibHXUXtz4VH5lWu/s1600/2010+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575418112462519506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgciLaQapuqtBJUR8GaZUmhIsYaLhCe5XzU-JZdoy8uwHY0mKp2L74pK0fEpcn3-axATCjIDBLNiqehv0SrQexE8feS1WSp5rvIErTGSO25ad48YLTQjnXvVfuS1KB3cibHXUXtz4VH5lWu/s320/2010+005.jpg" /></a><br />Thanks for a GREAT and ENTERTAINING evening CR <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Roller</span> Girls!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2XxWJAswLgA_MgZzS2i9vKW94uxuhc7_xurEAzXGf2oLC9A1BigBwzJgLB-muG7OaGL0X0lkkKPgixHGqeEBe9InRatrnicpBPhIhTTMxUfBypgpK47Pij1fx2gIumHZNZkpyjCkXclJ/s1600/2010+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575418106164938610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2XxWJAswLgA_MgZzS2i9vKW94uxuhc7_xurEAzXGf2oLC9A1BigBwzJgLB-muG7OaGL0X0lkkKPgixHGqeEBe9InRatrnicpBPhIhTTMxUfBypgpK47Pij1fx2gIumHZNZkpyjCkXclJ/s320/2010+003.jpg" /></a> </div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-24164591279496309622011-02-19T06:57:00.001-08:002011-02-19T07:01:25.618-08:00Team in Training<div align="center">Team in Training is an AMAZING fund-raising opportunity provided by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>. Individuals train for endurance events while they raise funds for blood cancer research. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This group is preparing for Fall Endurance events like The Des <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moines</span> Marathon 2010. We got together to discuss injury prevention tactics to allow their bodies to complete their events injury free! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">THANKS <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> much Team in Training!! It's the efforts of people like you that have given my mother a chance to FIGHT <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">CML</span>!! Together we will find a CURE!!!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFyJ3pLSVErbhkXVUOYsBqdrw5XOTW-Fc_8b05355H7O2GxF9z_PImCFn3mnvOlQXenD0n5_1-boY1MLyF4-4EFNxHZtbzzmgQR9QbUlDjCBpzp_50j7giwbkozB368e5xCnqDc4BcxHX/s1600/2010+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575415074805766482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFyJ3pLSVErbhkXVUOYsBqdrw5XOTW-Fc_8b05355H7O2GxF9z_PImCFn3mnvOlQXenD0n5_1-boY1MLyF4-4EFNxHZtbzzmgQR9QbUlDjCBpzp_50j7giwbkozB368e5xCnqDc4BcxHX/s320/2010+002.jpg" /></a>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-83130238918142232332011-02-19T06:53:00.000-08:002011-02-19T06:56:56.358-08:00National Youth Leadership Council Interviews<p align="center">In August, I had the honor of interviewing candidates for The National Youth Leadership Council. What an inspiration to talk with our future leaders! They were very inspiring and it was a difficult task to narrow the candidates! </p><p align="center">Pictured below with two GREAT young women from the Cedar Rapids area as they prepare for their interview.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDj2DVkLXfZMJXoJoI7venpA55d-oohH2BcKLg-gRpn-hdtJSO-KYmJoEuq3RIkJJvKTsxaTTEsd7xocw6FmgXArCKrkujCYmsX9RkHWOp8PGaxwf-66apXbscwGwd4dNhW8AM9PbM6YJ-/s1600/2010+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575414227382616226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDj2DVkLXfZMJXoJoI7venpA55d-oohH2BcKLg-gRpn-hdtJSO-KYmJoEuq3RIkJJvKTsxaTTEsd7xocw6FmgXArCKrkujCYmsX9RkHWOp8PGaxwf-66apXbscwGwd4dNhW8AM9PbM6YJ-/s320/2010+001.jpg" /></a> </p>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-13150558489314965092010-07-25T18:46:00.000-07:002010-07-25T18:53:38.310-07:00Mrs. International 2010<div align="center">I had the experience of a lifetime!!! Mrs. International 2010 was soul-shaping and life-changing! I want to express my deepest gratitude to my dear husband Ryan; my amazing parents, Don and Rhonda <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redeker</span>; and our amazing friends Greg and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Susen</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">McCallum</span> for being my on-site support crew all week!!! I couldn't have been the Mrs. Iowa I wanted to be without you!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Huge gratitude to Mary Richardson and the entire International Pageant Family for making this more than I ever imagined! You truly know how to treat us like queens!! I feel blessed to be a part of your pageant family! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Congratulations</span> to our new Mrs. International 2010, Shannon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Devine</span>! May you be blessed throughout your reign and forever more! YOU are a wonderful woman and I can't wait to witness all the amazing things you do for Go Red, The International Pageant Family and Adoption! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Much love to you all and I will post pictures very soon! </div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-15348762734775891122010-07-10T13:04:00.000-07:002010-07-25T18:46:10.384-07:00Light the Night Kick-Off Party<div align="center">Light the Night in Eastern Iowa had it's Official Kick-Off Party on July 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kinnick</span> Stadium in Iowa City. What a great way to start our 2010 Light the Night in Eastern Iowa! We had several teams represented while enjoying pizza and other refreshments. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I had the opportunity to introduce Team Live ... Learn ... Survive and am honored to serve Eastern Iowa as Honorary Chair for the walk this year. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">WE walk for a cure for blood cancers, for advocacy, and to improve the lives of those who have been touched by blood cancer ... let's show cancer just how serious WE are! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8-wA5HIIMIoPCPZoqrmyUkkgoO450B_zwm0RHvgfa34NdOJMr7bP8UzBEH43RYDlenYaxiPrvmGnpbgaDMa00G8gDAJDNcJEX__6f_0MkNM9dpOjHvaWyvpxyMaDa2DQpR-uAU0d0leA/s1600/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492371994291812258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8-wA5HIIMIoPCPZoqrmyUkkgoO450B_zwm0RHvgfa34NdOJMr7bP8UzBEH43RYDlenYaxiPrvmGnpbgaDMa00G8gDAJDNcJEX__6f_0MkNM9dpOjHvaWyvpxyMaDa2DQpR-uAU0d0leA/s320/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+007.jpg" /></a> Pictured above with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">MiKayla</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">VanWay</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">MiKayla</span> is our honor patient this year. She is a leukemia survivor ... what a brave and adorable little lady.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjgF68KzJFAydEuqs2RQSKPytyX2v-NC5dhnlr14nrBCVlzTF1DBcOIJxydBqEvawk5-UWnBSfIOHSc72ki60povT07t2GigkPWytYGTOtgW1LapNX9nyIlH0mUksrpRs70ZVmToaNNHo/s1600/LLS+Kick-Off+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492371825604357618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjgF68KzJFAydEuqs2RQSKPytyX2v-NC5dhnlr14nrBCVlzTF1DBcOIJxydBqEvawk5-UWnBSfIOHSc72ki60povT07t2GigkPWytYGTOtgW1LapNX9nyIlH0mUksrpRs70ZVmToaNNHo/s320/LLS+Kick-Off+004.jpg" /></a> Pictured above: I was able to share my family's story. This one was for you Grandma O, Uncle Red, Uncle Wilmer and Mom! Live ... Learn ... Survive!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_HHFsmZAVKr5-XPVoNQBSc_ka0v_J53CKQYbDTjjbz5zT3MC2YuuaQuvCwTPi9ojg3LvQjWOjbshY2KtFZJAiZI-NkJCJ6QTrB4BxSdmY4PRSWssOm90ykRUQYDwemnKKuO6Vn5I5-Y_/s1600/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492371815867019298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_HHFsmZAVKr5-XPVoNQBSc_ka0v_J53CKQYbDTjjbz5zT3MC2YuuaQuvCwTPi9ojg3LvQjWOjbshY2KtFZJAiZI-NkJCJ6QTrB4BxSdmY4PRSWssOm90ykRUQYDwemnKKuO6Vn5I5-Y_/s320/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+003.jpg" /></a> Brent (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">MiKayla's</span> Dad) shared their story when their lives changed forever after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">MiKayla's</span> leukemia diagnosis.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBWWNUD9A1z15ebBtXnJ6XY-S-vJSBikExQAZiXMUfyDVSdctkkmUn0k-2VU0k4uqAfUfjRVevOR2HOscC7CuqYxIh8VPPjXyStWxKFqCIwNza39iEwH8a8nFOTfWE5qb1EWkZ1e6R3Pz/s1600/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492371810356184194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBWWNUD9A1z15ebBtXnJ6XY-S-vJSBikExQAZiXMUfyDVSdctkkmUn0k-2VU0k4uqAfUfjRVevOR2HOscC7CuqYxIh8VPPjXyStWxKFqCIwNza39iEwH8a8nFOTfWE5qb1EWkZ1e6R3Pz/s320/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+004.jpg" /></a> Pictured above: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">MiKayla</span> helps Jessica (Light the Night Eastern Iowa Campaign C<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">oordinator</span>) and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dillan</span> (Jessica's Assistant) draw names for door prizes. "And the winner is ..... Ryan York!" Way to go Mr. Iowa ... you deserve a prize for all your hard work for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> and Live ... Learn ... Survive!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSI5v3VLnA6lbJsCJueNmr5kEU77a0CBea7Z0704tWA67CnmkOL5z0gKYFa-Vrz2tKGT8cJ8GzKryugoK91yGap8SeuF_NBubRR2w7ut7L0h5NB_EwC-Gsus9_xbbo4nGh1kHHVP4EK-r/s1600/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492371805929487234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSI5v3VLnA6lbJsCJueNmr5kEU77a0CBea7Z0704tWA67CnmkOL5z0gKYFa-Vrz2tKGT8cJ8GzKryugoK91yGap8SeuF_NBubRR2w7ut7L0h5NB_EwC-Gsus9_xbbo4nGh1kHHVP4EK-r/s320/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+005.jpg" /></a>Pictured above with Larry. Larry is a team captain for Light the Night and is a two time cancer survivor. You ROCK Larry!!! It was a pleasure to meet you and your lovely wife ... you are more inspiring than you will ever know.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiED_0Jvb44WG2v1CIhTAyB0RoSbDPOkUNRnCG-TFT_jlOHgbrqEFRATLGvWcYkj_1r4l_fLfAclNfSjbtX87XZ1u005LyNf5XtyEZW4aROEwTyC1VzSp1PBPk-EMin_1v05z-6azgvKbZd/s1600/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492371798227435906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiED_0Jvb44WG2v1CIhTAyB0RoSbDPOkUNRnCG-TFT_jlOHgbrqEFRATLGvWcYkj_1r4l_fLfAclNfSjbtX87XZ1u005LyNf5XtyEZW4aROEwTyC1VzSp1PBPk-EMin_1v05z-6azgvKbZd/s320/Light+the+Night+Kick-Off+002.jpg" /></a> What an honor to celebrate our kick-off at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kinnick</span> Stadium ... GO HAWKS!!!<br /><div align="center"></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-88643093441183254912010-07-04T07:24:00.000-07:002010-07-04T07:29:30.305-07:00Live ... Learn ... Survive and Paws and a Cause reach Utah!<div align="center">I'm so EXCITED to announce Live ... Learn ... Survive and Paws and a Cause have reached Utah! We have now had the opportunity to touch lives directly in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Utah and Colorado! Finding a cure for blood cancers is a nationwide calling ... together <strong>WE </strong>can make a difference! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHLlZNpkjGd3aPd32bJb8NbEQx6g00pRvBz-pSVz1GmEeiD4q5zcp8gPF1vXocxb_baLyRs_cSvt7vlqdaLRH2TAlBogwXISLrfFINgo4VZ4gABbsFBYWsjCK50Y7Mw3eTArkdvdMfDoM/s1600/0530000924.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490057157418211042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHLlZNpkjGd3aPd32bJb8NbEQx6g00pRvBz-pSVz1GmEeiD4q5zcp8gPF1vXocxb_baLyRs_cSvt7vlqdaLRH2TAlBogwXISLrfFINgo4VZ4gABbsFBYWsjCK50Y7Mw3eTArkdvdMfDoM/s320/0530000924.jpg" /></a> These "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">pawsitively</span>" perfect pooches in Utah (thanks <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vonya</span>!) are showing their support for blood cancer by donning their Paws and a Cause bandannas!<br /><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-15793042017443552382010-07-03T10:19:00.000-07:002010-07-03T14:55:00.182-07:00MCCA Dinner<div align="center">The Montgomery County Cancer Association (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MCCA</span>) held their largest fundraising dinner to date this year! On June 26<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, 2010, over 400 people came together to celebrate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">survivor-ship</span>, remember our loved ones with memorials, and raise funds for cancer research. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I was honored to share Live ... Learn ... Survive to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">MCCA</span>! I had the opportunity to share our mission with many individuals and we were excited to be part of the silent auction too! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Spending this evening with my family, especially my mom, was beyond words. It was an evening that will be in a special place in my heart and mind forever! Celebrating the strength of those individuals whose lives have been forever changed by cancer was a soul-shaping experience. </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXga5eF0LIOy56fPhxZmORy_lOFmBu9zcJwUjZhoYG9JVKYbWyctcPdrfPZsiRcS3HdN9O6N5rHoMtbAjekGQxstY15wqsDMHNCV4XKsUvB4w8K5n0uwlj0P184dkRxTUOkHtAdu_BNI0/s1600/IMAGE_060.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489732300357345890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXga5eF0LIOy56fPhxZmORy_lOFmBu9zcJwUjZhoYG9JVKYbWyctcPdrfPZsiRcS3HdN9O6N5rHoMtbAjekGQxstY15wqsDMHNCV4XKsUvB4w8K5n0uwlj0P184dkRxTUOkHtAdu_BNI0/s320/IMAGE_060.jpg" /></a> The evening was marked by the Survivor Ceremony. Each cancer survivor present <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> a special shirt and rose during the evening. There are very few times in my life that I have been left speechless, but this was truly one of those rare moments. Watching my mom and Aunt Sandy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receive</span> their roses brought me to tears of sadness for their diagnosis, joy for their will to fight, and hope for cures for these horrible diseases. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pictured above: My mother <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receives</span> her survivor rose.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf-_jn8rPiZMu4GhVk5IyAd-2TL9NR_WJ3TfbEe7EIOqDvg4DFhb6YgUjMS9Jh44T04r29Asje-dCPMUOSUKtxN_UpTimfj4bRQLWW53BkGN8-Smiqv3lw3S8lwwb98VAtdrHQf3suKkp/s1600/IMAGE_062.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489732267450280178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf-_jn8rPiZMu4GhVk5IyAd-2TL9NR_WJ3TfbEe7EIOqDvg4DFhb6YgUjMS9Jh44T04r29Asje-dCPMUOSUKtxN_UpTimfj4bRQLWW53BkGN8-Smiqv3lw3S8lwwb98VAtdrHQf3suKkp/s320/IMAGE_062.jpg" /></a> Mom and Aunt Sandy (aka Aunt Turkey) find strength in each other. Aunt Turkey is a survivor of breast cancer and mom continues her fight with leukemia. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS15PCWgTH-NIxDCJKZBvvHQa6JJhKhXRbGVs0uF16TN0i9-ix51UlaRWB61MS0TIVHXcfPqOqEpfB8eyelL96IgEgUETLEkx-1h2nOJH6EqhVk1AoJY00iR8s1d3MnqejSM2Zmz6_04Mr/s1600/IMAGE_064.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489732263443689522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS15PCWgTH-NIxDCJKZBvvHQa6JJhKhXRbGVs0uF16TN0i9-ix51UlaRWB61MS0TIVHXcfPqOqEpfB8eyelL96IgEgUETLEkx-1h2nOJH6EqhVk1AoJY00iR8s1d3MnqejSM2Zmz6_04Mr/s320/IMAGE_064.jpg" /></a> A HUGE thanks to Aunt Shelley for her work with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">MCCA</span>! She is pictured hear with Aunt Turkey and mom. </div><div> </div><div>Live every day to it's fullest ... Learn to make a difference with passion ... Survive with grace and diligence!<br /><div><div> </div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-63548090399042741582010-07-03T09:50:00.000-07:002010-07-03T10:27:32.869-07:002010 Montgomery County Fair<div align="center">On June 23rd, 2010, I had the amazing opportunity to take a walk down memory lane. The Montgomery County Fair celebrated 25 years this year. I spent a large amount of my growing years at our county fair. I showed my first sheep, worked at the concession stand, and won my first pageant ever ... all at our fabulous fair! It's more than safe to say the fair has been a staple in my life and inspired me to many life adventures! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Congratulations to Bridget <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stieren</span>! She won the title Miss Montgomery County 2010! I'm so excited for her ... we had the same final question <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">aaaannnndd</span> we gave almost the same answer! Also our mothers were childhood friends ... how FUN!!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzI2k2rlBQQCuKEF6uA0oFtaZrqG6i-FKMEdc9PC7wO8cRgobTbUI8H3VcVPC_i9uFZeecBv3g4gAS6IVmDTRY7XahdKskw3G8V3GKykNtCOglX_Lyw50MJlE6yoKJQWtmLtf5bVld03A/s1600/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+019.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489725165924221682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzI2k2rlBQQCuKEF6uA0oFtaZrqG6i-FKMEdc9PC7wO8cRgobTbUI8H3VcVPC_i9uFZeecBv3g4gAS6IVmDTRY7XahdKskw3G8V3GKykNtCOglX_Lyw50MJlE6yoKJQWtmLtf5bVld03A/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+019.jpg" /></a> What better way to fight breast cancer than with this tough, pink <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">camouflage</span> truck!? The Montgomery County Breast Cancer Group is out to fight for a cure! The provide advocacy, education, and patient care assistance throughout Montgomery County. You GO FIGHT LIKE GIRLS!!!! </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-3y0AaTf3IciGSQUulMoU818mVXWzUkqIkzdYOhBfxDN1GX1DcW2B3YifT3qc-7b54Sb4PPg6ZDoGZE5WJdpG15JqxR6jQ7NDuUdL1ye96gMuQ0A4DWOc8ChY3KuEsvsi0CCmGuBMHJR/s1600/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489725152854996114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-3y0AaTf3IciGSQUulMoU818mVXWzUkqIkzdYOhBfxDN1GX1DcW2B3YifT3qc-7b54Sb4PPg6ZDoGZE5WJdpG15JqxR6jQ7NDuUdL1ye96gMuQ0A4DWOc8ChY3KuEsvsi0CCmGuBMHJR/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+006.jpg" /></a> No fair is complete without a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">corn dog</span>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GbH0-KP5b0ZOGoW7Eh6HdD_fgXixCFzZlC1gRYob89jT1JSySSJWGZi74z-EX1ik_ttHF8vi0eq2KNpPvyOLFkMsL-SkUSPxHOKsfzv06dwQVoHBUObeaVL0OG67AuTO0iRoM4BJ_Dkw/s1600/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489724642950482114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GbH0-KP5b0ZOGoW7Eh6HdD_fgXixCFzZlC1gRYob89jT1JSySSJWGZi74z-EX1ik_ttHF8vi0eq2KNpPvyOLFkMsL-SkUSPxHOKsfzv06dwQVoHBUObeaVL0OG67AuTO0iRoM4BJ_Dkw/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+003.jpg" /></a> Once a queen .... always a queen! Several of our "retired royalty" returned to the fair on opening night. It's always so great to catch up with these wonderful ladies ... such inspirational women!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexDGPHt9XAza5ZEBdICeUpcdph5RZ2z_ovMcjlVHitKmp06HCGYku5KQrFdOHTXeYbH452QJumfg0FIjBMwV1FvQoHhMLBPjrQeAlXj7JOBJeW_zN1cT-fwKv-QG_55DSj0CUVh9g0Jhz/s1600/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489724635178013282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexDGPHt9XAza5ZEBdICeUpcdph5RZ2z_ovMcjlVHitKmp06HCGYku5KQrFdOHTXeYbH452QJumfg0FIjBMwV1FvQoHhMLBPjrQeAlXj7JOBJeW_zN1cT-fwKv-QG_55DSj0CUVh9g0Jhz/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+009.jpg" /></a>Queens reception prior to the 2010 Montgomery County Fair Queen Pageant. A HUGE thanks to Missy and Toby Dean for directing such a wonderful pageant and reception. You two have made more of an impact on so many of our lives ... we LOVE you forever!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4roiEUU0D2nQ4nprZ6h_-U5F-JV76hpMeDB5tFOMvSnPiSxh6fympGoAsKOKn7GB9ZvCM-HDgw2tBvh9bNHO2BDXW-8HiFSKVm30HQ0aUXGTeb78WbiDuZIWkm1mTHJaLnukGqdZNJqCe/s1600/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489724624363218178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4roiEUU0D2nQ4nprZ6h_-U5F-JV76hpMeDB5tFOMvSnPiSxh6fympGoAsKOKn7GB9ZvCM-HDgw2tBvh9bNHO2BDXW-8HiFSKVm30HQ0aUXGTeb78WbiDuZIWkm1mTHJaLnukGqdZNJqCe/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+005.jpg" /></a> We may be retired queens, BUT we still LOVE to pose for pictures!</div><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489724615087269346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97ta8FnkG70RY_5gaoWNndkIstrLCHy97NErkHJ-Dxr856b835fjV_CtyLPsLKHHSAR6xU0PEPCzRDUafxo1fm_jhb7wODvXy90PuA8FH-HqoXj0wjp3V-lHzB5WkwGmaz6qJEgABRw12/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+001.jpg" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAk-kG7aEapoEAbY6nbkUzbDD1Cc7LQxqG3ATtE1-k9AlHAK0QJ5VofTgOMB3C8dLWa2AKRHl1LLrF7T-rl7fmbE2Fc8GW9j014f1nUQ2XLwWJvNSPqlJaErVeV2BVnKurq9wCnD6xtGH7/s1600/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489724601053452866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAk-kG7aEapoEAbY6nbkUzbDD1Cc7LQxqG3ATtE1-k9AlHAK0QJ5VofTgOMB3C8dLWa2AKRHl1LLrF7T-rl7fmbE2Fc8GW9j014f1nUQ2XLwWJvNSPqlJaErVeV2BVnKurq9wCnD6xtGH7/s320/Miss+Montgomery+County+2010+002.jpg" /></a> <div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-7798478885155115872010-06-12T07:21:00.000-07:002010-06-12T07:45:37.088-07:00Light the Night Corporate Luncheon<div align="center">Light the Night hosted a Corporate Luncheon on June 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at The Brown Deere Clubhouse. We came together to raise awareness for blood cancers and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ask</span> for support for our up-coming walk in October. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I met an amazing little lady at the luncheon. She is a one year survivor and her family is serving as our Honorary Patient Family for 2010. Thanks to The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">VanWay's</span> for sharing your story!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBknG4DXU-05_xqpw5f_aauwROYgphge_UAhNIwlO43baxzI46AJyVAR9f5eroVbmfbUymyGmoQkgTv97gIChBw-nLvRLE-oKSxDepAqJR18z1S8nIqd_pdtYIkD8Y6KzIeK_A7KdWyK4/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+024.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481893739159914722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBknG4DXU-05_xqpw5f_aauwROYgphge_UAhNIwlO43baxzI46AJyVAR9f5eroVbmfbUymyGmoQkgTv97gIChBw-nLvRLE-oKSxDepAqJR18z1S8nIqd_pdtYIkD8Y6KzIeK_A7KdWyK4/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+024.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: Jessica <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Reiter</span>-Flax (Light the Night C<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">oordinator</span> for Eastern Iowa), <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Feryl</span> York (Honorary Chair for 2010 Light the Night) and Dylan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mooney</span> (Light the Night Campaign Assistant)</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOkKpzm6qwJxZFNow0uiliAkrWMfmWfkK5DtABEyU9LtHx29wXV7cg7OUVrHxWMyWID-DV3kxjGfZ8gsrKz2-ErcS0leDxKKQPqsKcr54ABVne6Rwl7xgW_VHmz1KyFFltNm3l49biXyJ/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+025.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481893728012389874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOkKpzm6qwJxZFNow0uiliAkrWMfmWfkK5DtABEyU9LtHx29wXV7cg7OUVrHxWMyWID-DV3kxjGfZ8gsrKz2-ErcS0leDxKKQPqsKcr54ABVne6Rwl7xgW_VHmz1KyFFltNm3l49biXyJ/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+025.jpg" /></a>Brent <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">VanWay</span> shares their family story as their brave daughter fights leukemia.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fX42vHKnBp25kgymCkqEdk67xV207RbSLVOg8DuCoOYaBGWa5oD5w30HrztJjyRVadDdzO61wFhUwb092dzVgABiYePfRQRIaMW0X4xAQPLDT0NhhWgYBoTPOdgzdP7g_hLRWyqDCkTE/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+022.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481893721925902322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fX42vHKnBp25kgymCkqEdk67xV207RbSLVOg8DuCoOYaBGWa5oD5w30HrztJjyRVadDdzO61wFhUwb092dzVgABiYePfRQRIaMW0X4xAQPLDT0NhhWgYBoTPOdgzdP7g_hLRWyqDCkTE/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+022.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: Jessica shares her family story and her passion for blood cancer research in honor of her mother Carol. Carol, like my mother, was diagnosed with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">CML</span>. Carol <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">courageously</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fought</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">CML</span> by participating in the clinical trial for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gleevec</span> that is now keeping over 90 % of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">CML</span> patients alive. What an amazing inspiration!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAycnXDx4lbwWNop1IjSAM9Rw71qrF7E4idT34jpP0g_fKgK7eMeQWXmMZrhx2loCqLlI_AAcsbxLjNuAMI2s_O1U7PffeOG0GSYXbujRFj0p5L9Ik4xhNArdOMQQGP9qxkwL2mOu-Xy5l/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+021.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481893712494766514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAycnXDx4lbwWNop1IjSAM9Rw71qrF7E4idT34jpP0g_fKgK7eMeQWXmMZrhx2loCqLlI_AAcsbxLjNuAMI2s_O1U7PffeOG0GSYXbujRFj0p5L9Ik4xhNArdOMQQGP9qxkwL2mOu-Xy5l/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+021.jpg" /></a> Are you ready to be a part of this AMAZING evening? Click the title above to learn how you can walk to save and improve the lives of those with blood cancers! <br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-60688896515027663332010-06-12T07:03:00.000-07:002010-06-12T07:21:21.932-07:00Mrs. IA/MN/WI America 2010<div align="center">Mrs. IA/MN/WI 2010 was held in St. Paul, MN on June 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, 2010. Ryan and I had an amazing evening cheering on all of the lovely contestants, but two special ladies had our hearts. Valarie Whitehead (Mrs. IA International 2009) was competing for the title of Mrs. IA America and stole the crown! What an honor to watch the wonderful woman who has been an inspiration to me as Mrs. IA International 2010 grace the stage with grace and elegance! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Breanna</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Luderman</span> was competing for the title of Mrs. MN America and won the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">judeges</span> hearts just as she won mine one year ago! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Breanna</span>, I am so proud of you and feel blessed to call you my friend!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pictured below: Ryan graciously posed for a picture with me at the "After-Party" ... Love ya Ry!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8y4BdtJ90SH4eNWw7B9_eQl3bsln-sbr8sFTBEByAHTchP64DDlJqzm3qEST_l_pSOCY4F2jZKkE7SSggtN6Fmh9I37HNdIndjy01IK_2aYDSk0c0BmYpgrWCa01kAxNEpE-HifZXfqa/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+019.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481889237161511074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8y4BdtJ90SH4eNWw7B9_eQl3bsln-sbr8sFTBEByAHTchP64DDlJqzm3qEST_l_pSOCY4F2jZKkE7SSggtN6Fmh9I37HNdIndjy01IK_2aYDSk0c0BmYpgrWCa01kAxNEpE-HifZXfqa/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+019.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: Ron and Ryan celebrate their "titles" as Mr. Iowa America 2010 and Mr. Iowa International 2010. Val and I have great support don't we?! </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsD0SbhgZ9U97Zp3qgJuKIOx2X1LsNEDAQ_5MtvHvJ8Uzjr-wwFok2zhklKzYPtSxoPkm-4jdaDkx0WkdQdS_aJEE0p06Ql2yhnYy4mp6_MLdOBKQ-Gc9MTn_heP75lViAOFznBMJgutO/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+020.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481889230599905426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsD0SbhgZ9U97Zp3qgJuKIOx2X1LsNEDAQ_5MtvHvJ8Uzjr-wwFok2zhklKzYPtSxoPkm-4jdaDkx0WkdQdS_aJEE0p06Ql2yhnYy4mp6_MLdOBKQ-Gc9MTn_heP75lViAOFznBMJgutO/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+020.jpg" /></a>Congratulations Valarie Whitehead, Mrs. Iowa America 2010! You look stunning!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2OvKm7QnkSZfwHV0oFOpmWpMZnf32qhj2DBfOpTHQtURwQ0Qr-0XdLQosvd64Dnr2JAYJW0AFrTYa98GRzxg4yb47amVJxy5_Y4mPppZmib1yKT8WvLdv7jfNvznXhc0gcwG4ZrvTetE/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+014.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481889223602605890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2OvKm7QnkSZfwHV0oFOpmWpMZnf32qhj2DBfOpTHQtURwQ0Qr-0XdLQosvd64Dnr2JAYJW0AFrTYa98GRzxg4yb47amVJxy5_Y4mPppZmib1yKT8WvLdv7jfNvznXhc0gcwG4ZrvTetE/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+014.jpg" /></a> Congratulations to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Breanna</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Luderman</span>, Mrs. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Minnesota</span> America 2010! You couldn't be more beautiful inside and out! </div><div><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9SlGuwT4k_DGlOWPQYLyAP9Vbt2Y4ahGXfpqLOd3IB-bgNNpQihucTD8nlbXipVHurg_FrWEwoiPO2QCeXZhVOrEsh7wUW1kXHf1AovE34sRHAnVgKBRjBvrsnCO_VKM9zhCB3XNK7U9/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+017.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481888592826642290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9SlGuwT4k_DGlOWPQYLyAP9Vbt2Y4ahGXfpqLOd3IB-bgNNpQihucTD8nlbXipVHurg_FrWEwoiPO2QCeXZhVOrEsh7wUW1kXHf1AovE34sRHAnVgKBRjBvrsnCO_VKM9zhCB3XNK7U9/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+017.jpg" /></a>Pictured below: My fellow pageant sister, Susie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Overvold</span> Mrs. MN International 2010. We are looking forward to Chicago ... it's right around the corner!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-Ait0dzbISaUbKuNxOfTc4UgllQpE0OJ-nQmssJxnaXqhZiASetgf8keYbUtVSSOm-kcb3Usg8Yz9AT0TAxjaMiK2VjMHhNXUHj4sHinMScTKQ4VYER702PbRNznAKVOpCVNE8TvKgu3/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481888585721033378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-Ait0dzbISaUbKuNxOfTc4UgllQpE0OJ-nQmssJxnaXqhZiASetgf8keYbUtVSSOm-kcb3Usg8Yz9AT0TAxjaMiK2VjMHhNXUHj4sHinMScTKQ4VYER702PbRNznAKVOpCVNE8TvKgu3/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+007.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: Ryan and Leslie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scheu</span> are always there to "hold our goodies" ... thanks you two! What would Jessica and I do without you two?!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6NtlOY5LIxYQ4nbXZPSPgWCMAMn9K0QG-TGhy2yc7WmrX8wytf4ZcOInRJLNhZ9_Q2M7iLCpSneFB_3DzUbFzAfTBYmGmZ2c6OCLDLd6M8seWZfXcwhVgFZSt_-y3mCYElPruT8f4Te4/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+012.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481888573714107890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6NtlOY5LIxYQ4nbXZPSPgWCMAMn9K0QG-TGhy2yc7WmrX8wytf4ZcOInRJLNhZ9_Q2M7iLCpSneFB_3DzUbFzAfTBYmGmZ2c6OCLDLd6M8seWZfXcwhVgFZSt_-y3mCYElPruT8f4Te4/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+012.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: Ryan poses with Miss Teen MN International 2009, Jessica <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scheu</span>. We have really enjoyed getting to know you Jessica and wish you all the best!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3DCHQ9wBNhLA8ivnX0dWJQSh2SRl61O_nIpQRVVVjLlUj0s-P8LOJVmWyk4eed9sSj8AsNU7wbCsJybBKoY4YhYru8ijKUeP2RobUU8hyphenhyphen0PL-ZiXOE1-fam2lI9a_npR8jpEQHLDApHH/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481888569163098242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3DCHQ9wBNhLA8ivnX0dWJQSh2SRl61O_nIpQRVVVjLlUj0s-P8LOJVmWyk4eed9sSj8AsNU7wbCsJybBKoY4YhYru8ijKUeP2RobUU8hyphenhyphen0PL-ZiXOE1-fam2lI9a_npR8jpEQHLDApHH/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+010.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-84921033535865645392010-06-12T06:52:00.001-07:002010-06-12T07:02:56.710-07:00Light the Night Meeting<div align="center">On June 1st, Jessica (Light the Night Program Coordinator) and I met with Janice <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Baldes</span>. Janice is the creator of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bagolitas</span> ... so very cute handbags with lots of attitude!! Janice has <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">graciously</span> agreed to donate 15%-35% of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">procedes</span> for our Light the Night fundraising campaign! What an amazing woman! We are so proud to have her support for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pictured below: Janice presented me with a new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bagolita</span> ... I LOVE sporting this fun bag around town! Thanks so much Janice! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2le-0wHFzMzYo-y3xvEKDxMB4S9v1dIbw24Kxmr7Tjk3oBdCDHl_spdMtHjZv18L6DbioWykcm-BSfHyYvdxR8FNZS2mQY-QK6OTiim1xFfVmGJJfHFZ2MrGMMBm3YWiWXseT5fgwoFMh/s1600/bagolittas.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481885347445971010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2le-0wHFzMzYo-y3xvEKDxMB4S9v1dIbw24Kxmr7Tjk3oBdCDHl_spdMtHjZv18L6DbioWykcm-BSfHyYvdxR8FNZS2mQY-QK6OTiim1xFfVmGJJfHFZ2MrGMMBm3YWiWXseT5fgwoFMh/s320/bagolittas.JPG" /></a> To learn more about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bagolitas</span>, click on today's blog title to link with their blog.</div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-18119176752606860472010-06-12T06:39:00.000-07:002010-06-12T06:51:47.725-07:00Miss Linn County Mock Interviews<div align="center">On May 23rd, I had a GREAT time <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">meeting</span> Miss Linn County and Miss Teen Linn County. Gretchen <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bruesehoff</span> and Anna <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Massengarb</span> are preparing for Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa Teen America. Today a panel of "judges" provided mock interview sessions for these fabulous ladies. Then, they dazzled us with their amazing talents ... what beautiful voices these young ladies have!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Best of luck as they compete for Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa Teen America June 11<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and 12<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tW2MKSWco-A/TBOOtTcEtBI/AAAAAAAAAbU/dsI5F8Mm6D0/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481882080403305490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tW2MKSWco-A/TBOOtTcEtBI/AAAAAAAAAbU/dsI5F8Mm6D0/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+005.jpg" /></a> Pictured above: Gretchen singing her beautiful talent number for Miss Iowa.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tW2MKSWco-A/TBOOswmGbqI/AAAAAAAAAbM/xh8aml5hp7I/s1600/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481882071050120866" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tW2MKSWco-A/TBOOswmGbqI/AAAAAAAAAbM/xh8aml5hp7I/s320/LLS+Luncheon+and+Mrs.+IA,WI,MN+America+002.jpg" /></a> Pictured above: Anna provides us with a taste of her talent number as well! Such talent at such a young age! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Feel free to click on the title above to learn more about Miss Linn County!<br /><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-68697469285383381362010-05-27T07:29:00.000-07:002010-05-27T07:52:15.076-07:00LLS Gala<div align="center">We ended The Man, Woman and Celebrity of the Year Campaign with The Iowa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> Gala. This phenomenal event was held at The Meadows in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Altoona</span>, IA on May 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I'm honored and excited to announce I was awarded 1st Runner - up this year! Our winner for the celebrity <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">category</span> was Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson! We are so honored to have Shawn advocate for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPACFyy0BazsY9FUWDOE-zitadcIfpbboIqaD6RpC4-6zwrcbiqvNsxOIBJmOVTK4f3HFvJF8p6jW1yCjTfvn6c67Z1zHcJAeGp9CfGFM8DfTX3pWtZ8SlmOb3L9bBuNOD5MKnFYVTuPLJ/s1600/Mom's+Camera+108.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958891006103810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPACFyy0BazsY9FUWDOE-zitadcIfpbboIqaD6RpC4-6zwrcbiqvNsxOIBJmOVTK4f3HFvJF8p6jW1yCjTfvn6c67Z1zHcJAeGp9CfGFM8DfTX3pWtZ8SlmOb3L9bBuNOD5MKnFYVTuPLJ/s320/Mom's+Camera+108.jpg" /></a> I am so honored to have my family with me during the amazing event! Pictured above are the inspirations behind my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">advocacy</span> and philanthropy work for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>. L to R: Dad (Don <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redeker</span>), Mom (Rhonda <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redeker</span>) and Mr. Iowa (Ryan). </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxm08eAtQ_qj8zJfMkTXDxRBMHZ_woULROR3WuJILR1UOdOn5Adz7-Ki11wn8NF-mf10pslo5Nvd4Bu6YmyNhyphenhypheniiEIU8zcjcmkO7-ND6Zq_SZ_BycwjmCATHr2YqUNH_SW7IMFlGGkg54/s1600/Mom's+Camera+105.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958881751445042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxm08eAtQ_qj8zJfMkTXDxRBMHZ_woULROR3WuJILR1UOdOn5Adz7-Ki11wn8NF-mf10pslo5Nvd4Bu6YmyNhyphenhypheniiEIU8zcjcmkO7-ND6Zq_SZ_BycwjmCATHr2YqUNH_SW7IMFlGGkg54/s320/Mom's+Camera+105.jpg" /></a>We await the announcement of winners on stage ... drum roll please! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjNdCMVwUpdWnbh_WBgIN-Yzksu1y4x0prCNAdXLqsFRtFw5JmJ-65cWQVeN2K4QjbtnZLeSOkLy1skue8SB1RFDyli9MCJO9nqro9QqA1NSRwX0vWXHe4z3Qvd6paywYPaZL7Z4rsUIm/s1600/Mom's+Camera+096.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958876969958594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjNdCMVwUpdWnbh_WBgIN-Yzksu1y4x0prCNAdXLqsFRtFw5JmJ-65cWQVeN2K4QjbtnZLeSOkLy1skue8SB1RFDyli9MCJO9nqro9QqA1NSRwX0vWXHe4z3Qvd6paywYPaZL7Z4rsUIm/s320/Mom's+Camera+096.jpg" /></a> The Meadows was FABULOUS! We had an evening of fun with our honorary families and honorary chair (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">ISU</span> Head Football Coach Paul Rhodes). I do think I even gained some points with Ryan by getting him an autograph from Coach Rhodes! <br /><br />We also had a wonderful dinner and silent / live auction with all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">proceeds</span> going to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jaan0cVCeCBJ7LmqGFEVraDEK6gaN8kN7PMlFY3zB3jHiYULhfzaWadx7hGxEPgtggss4iulAK3Bsh6POOitz7KcUUrDWniu8WjWAfbNlFho_6jwsLt4qSs3k4VLq8YIKEODhBXyD4ly/s1600/Mom's+Camera+103.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958197740316978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jaan0cVCeCBJ7LmqGFEVraDEK6gaN8kN7PMlFY3zB3jHiYULhfzaWadx7hGxEPgtggss4iulAK3Bsh6POOitz7KcUUrDWniu8WjWAfbNlFho_6jwsLt4qSs3k4VLq8YIKEODhBXyD4ly/s320/Mom's+Camera+103.jpg" /></a>Thanks to all of our friends and family for supporting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>! </div><div> </div><div>Pictured Above: Theresa and Matt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fettkether</span>.</div><div> </div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pictured</span> Below: The BEST Mom and Dad a girl could ever dream of! </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JO2kFgO8bVJ7zFyeRIY-MFwO_z2yLtqtWm0Vyp59Mhf94SrpQDMWL3veZEdHNpG7mf-RZobpPVn0mxOawUvRFsVCDCqdZew1DGn4zwXAG_0282bTqFtrtXiW3bGbaM6nONjayDqbjjJ5/s1600/Mom's+Camera+101.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958188911062690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JO2kFgO8bVJ7zFyeRIY-MFwO_z2yLtqtWm0Vyp59Mhf94SrpQDMWL3veZEdHNpG7mf-RZobpPVn0mxOawUvRFsVCDCqdZew1DGn4zwXAG_0282bTqFtrtXiW3bGbaM6nONjayDqbjjJ5/s320/Mom's+Camera+101.jpg" /></a> A mother holds her hand for a little while, BUT holds her heart <em>FOREVER! </em></div><div> </div><div>Mom ... you are my inspiration and I love you more than words can ever express!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn6skSijah2vGmNa9c9sPtTdz23GFLAnaR56VzAJ19LTwk9WrTknsNvjNIYYVbtFdml2AS1KJkZTlR2vWworjzmK1YInhe2ZPnL9Q5jCsxH2dtt0SBSY7Li3SeYBn71bs5ZyE0vcSIX5-/s1600/Mom's+Camera+100.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958185079655122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn6skSijah2vGmNa9c9sPtTdz23GFLAnaR56VzAJ19LTwk9WrTknsNvjNIYYVbtFdml2AS1KJkZTlR2vWworjzmK1YInhe2ZPnL9Q5jCsxH2dtt0SBSY7Li3SeYBn71bs5ZyE0vcSIX5-/s320/Mom's+Camera+100.jpg" /></a> Pictured below with two sweet little ladies! Jason <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wulff</span> is also a 2010 Candidate for Man, Woman and Celebrity of the Year ... these are his wonderful girls!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQzDniVgMikCA-Ze62vMngKelVcB9pG3g7lLiDevtjaF8zD51xnDo9J5b-02heSBOWOftFIdp0M1J1l6GbFcYkvi_5r6qOD673tOI-51BrbI7gSY4Qdh0Az3frgEkawhA8x38ix_vSubR/s1600/Mom's+Camera+094.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958173874974098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQzDniVgMikCA-Ze62vMngKelVcB9pG3g7lLiDevtjaF8zD51xnDo9J5b-02heSBOWOftFIdp0M1J1l6GbFcYkvi_5r6qOD673tOI-51BrbI7gSY4Qdh0Az3frgEkawhA8x38ix_vSubR/s320/Mom's+Camera+094.jpg" /></a> Ryan, I love you with all my being! I love that you willingly wear your cancer ribbon tie! You have inspired me to be the woman I have always wanted to be. You stand beside me and support me more than I could ever have imagined you would ... you constantly make me so proud to be Mrs. York! </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavtX4oppT01LUKHOpkvYSdb_WrqC8Km8y3hoKEWmoUehmfoeGCPvv4kmBleC3qfPWo-6n4R36xtv3tYvF91f9srK1_C1kRIzjztHHDpPUAiFR7PcKeBd9YuJPqglH44mMPbU7d3WECzNS/s1600/Mom's+Camera+086.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475958165699010066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavtX4oppT01LUKHOpkvYSdb_WrqC8Km8y3hoKEWmoUehmfoeGCPvv4kmBleC3qfPWo-6n4R36xtv3tYvF91f9srK1_C1kRIzjztHHDpPUAiFR7PcKeBd9YuJPqglH44mMPbU7d3WECzNS/s320/Mom's+Camera+086.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-14177607472907347292010-05-25T12:58:00.001-07:002010-05-25T13:35:17.291-07:00LLS at Iowa Cubs<div align="center">It was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> Day at The Iowa Cubs Game on May 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, 2010! About 10 weeks ago, I accepted a nomination by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> to participate in a philanthropic campaign. The Man, Woman and Celebrity of the Year Campaign has been such a blessing!! I have met GREAT people who share the same passion for blood cancer awareness as Ryan and I do. What an honor to be a part of throwing out the game pitch! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pictured below with several of the candidates for Man, Woman and Celebrity of the Year from L to R: Jason <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wulf</span>, Rhonda <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vrendenburg</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Edye</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Beckerman</span>, Shawn Johnson, Chasity Young, Corey Jansen, Ryan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kolder</span> and Sharon Keeling our campaign manager.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9NNruQFfEODGlAy_i2X7M-1QHAvXxxlexcjZ5S1aNU22gGJKAJFCJ7vataQl5oT4Zx4w8H_nXOcliNYsbY1FXUoA6QeB4l1-Om-qszrrbvCCzdUymUzIzhqoAgZuLTyer5D_wflvfMdC/s1600/LLS++Icubs1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475302469550564754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9NNruQFfEODGlAy_i2X7M-1QHAvXxxlexcjZ5S1aNU22gGJKAJFCJ7vataQl5oT4Zx4w8H_nXOcliNYsbY1FXUoA6QeB4l1-Om-qszrrbvCCzdUymUzIzhqoAgZuLTyer5D_wflvfMdC/s320/LLS++Icubs1.jpg" /></a> What an opportunity to campaign for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> with Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson!! Thanks for your support for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> Shawn!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XZQjHucOskW3WXaeWx75HWUZO9LVuznR6yBiW2XKujS53w5BvWQ4YOGTHiBNvLV9U8fJ3ZIXKO3_G6ZzGCD7QeiXyhIo0uawP3_HC8j4i7Mg8xhc2N5IY3wWwaIfodBlhqSDYeE8ZUla/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+055.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301428629241810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XZQjHucOskW3WXaeWx75HWUZO9LVuznR6yBiW2XKujS53w5BvWQ4YOGTHiBNvLV9U8fJ3ZIXKO3_G6ZzGCD7QeiXyhIo0uawP3_HC8j4i7Mg8xhc2N5IY3wWwaIfodBlhqSDYeE8ZUla/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+055.jpg" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> hits the Iowa Cubs!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7Zie2HZiIEUkmOvtI5dLu3gFGSaPxiGxrOvm-PoGMLH-QsPPVen9RT2iVv-woAKaWPfZC4s1GEcHxDBuOtj2zlEONFPlVgLn19P5GdEWRFSEwBSFRPqcpbqtGiWfROnlB9XpSsZIWK14/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+054.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301420580970098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7Zie2HZiIEUkmOvtI5dLu3gFGSaPxiGxrOvm-PoGMLH-QsPPVen9RT2iVv-woAKaWPfZC4s1GEcHxDBuOtj2zlEONFPlVgLn19P5GdEWRFSEwBSFRPqcpbqtGiWfROnlB9XpSsZIWK14/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+054.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBRTABlRPfibFs8-qFHFhlKdwgsDfiDVi1Wl0CPlhYBI067NNF0XgAA-BlcBJOhyQEIcq7lXx88d1A4pTMEYpoGaVxJ99jAuRzK3aNj-4NSROACRP3WJoU7BcKWNm6C7tLgUJf37Alabc/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301408336371378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBRTABlRPfibFs8-qFHFhlKdwgsDfiDVi1Wl0CPlhYBI067NNF0XgAA-BlcBJOhyQEIcq7lXx88d1A4pTMEYpoGaVxJ99jAuRzK3aNj-4NSROACRP3WJoU7BcKWNm6C7tLgUJf37Alabc/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+053.jpg" /></a>Ryan's "crowning" moment! Ryan was honored as 2009's Celebrity of the Year winner. We are so excited to have his support again this year as he campaigns for Man of the Year. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-uZeYNh30iWlu3kyCZd4uxSQaiE50QG0YgQvBZsMK4R6j4293CbzGOxz4RCvNya_DoAPC_wt82wj4964F9mi46_hG55eNVX3ZtyTUzTYrW39jbnFNiQWpSrDmv77JyvJg1w03cLZPps-/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+052.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301397490051282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-uZeYNh30iWlu3kyCZd4uxSQaiE50QG0YgQvBZsMK4R6j4293CbzGOxz4RCvNya_DoAPC_wt82wj4964F9mi46_hG55eNVX3ZtyTUzTYrW39jbnFNiQWpSrDmv77JyvJg1w03cLZPps-/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+052.jpg" /></a><br />Pictured below with Rhonda (Woman of the Year candidate). It was such an honor to meet her! We instantly connected as her son (Steve) was diagnosed with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">CML</span>. Like my mother, Steve is on the medication <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gleevec</span> to help control their leukemia.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03FxjSMvyVWzRGTsEJYcZg1CwBAC71jxj4eOsvbtPo-oPr0lyWLa7FN_Ot9etqu4K6iXO55A632BuAuidiFFbHmQGaum__Z-VSEpaYxrC7yAzjgUjYafnGCN5m3ZOgiEzBZQWKRE2z9qm/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+049.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301386826714386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03FxjSMvyVWzRGTsEJYcZg1CwBAC71jxj4eOsvbtPo-oPr0lyWLa7FN_Ot9etqu4K6iXO55A632BuAuidiFFbHmQGaum__Z-VSEpaYxrC7yAzjgUjYafnGCN5m3ZOgiEzBZQWKRE2z9qm/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+049.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgno96-z-4DktkxKAY97uv-32dUhOzeJzjSY5kAIHHVdFZIN9xBMQo9-GLGmLMg7SbBZD_66MFhQrLFUocr87zHilLojK7yktdAJnOJWmVLUNzt7zhKah7Gol1bYV7nRGrN8jyc08WdukBn/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+047.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475300799880137810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgno96-z-4DktkxKAY97uv-32dUhOzeJzjSY5kAIHHVdFZIN9xBMQo9-GLGmLMg7SbBZD_66MFhQrLFUocr87zHilLojK7yktdAJnOJWmVLUNzt7zhKah7Gol1bYV7nRGrN8jyc08WdukBn/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+047.jpg" /></a> Getting ready to throw out the first pitch!</div><div><br /> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsqbALKX552KusimSLwfpeBha-4UTZUSl2IlklHtmZ_n2hvq00v8UM1WWkz61i8MIPxfVmjtNYCwVKNVGnUWPDTznPEn6Mg7E3LzEXk1lAlCOXk3PobvEfPyaPUYiqjGRA2DLuAzqaO3f/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+043.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475300794718715122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsqbALKX552KusimSLwfpeBha-4UTZUSl2IlklHtmZ_n2hvq00v8UM1WWkz61i8MIPxfVmjtNYCwVKNVGnUWPDTznPEn6Mg7E3LzEXk1lAlCOXk3PobvEfPyaPUYiqjGRA2DLuAzqaO3f/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+043.jpg" /></a> Shawn takes her position ... what better person to throw out our first pitch than an Olympic Gold Gymnast?!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyZq6YTKhjfRcFdT-EIbl61VbB79uAe24oc3vwvHYk0FNUK62wfDqq2ixcdDTXvrAUAXhqyus362CTeedU7c8duu-C1Er3PbGyjbfjVH05R5FKrIURNF4vOmVjdZJcv_K_KIISwrd3XKi/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+036.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475300783215491234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyZq6YTKhjfRcFdT-EIbl61VbB79uAe24oc3vwvHYk0FNUK62wfDqq2ixcdDTXvrAUAXhqyus362CTeedU7c8duu-C1Er3PbGyjbfjVH05R5FKrIURNF4vOmVjdZJcv_K_KIISwrd3XKi/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+036.jpg" /></a></div><div>Pictured below: The Man, Woman and Celebrity of the Year candidates cheer on the Iowa Cubs onto the field!</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGRdF68WY8CK-5RcLfkkEJKZ9aJsR_yPHsRIps23UqUkhf6r0OeYvtRbYvKT-qAlwMLb0quVk4MEgrok9CLXT-zJ-M0ClubuyLz9P6pOLD5OurqjKvVzMIKbvTtMm5NIgocy4AhYglwSw/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+039.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475300778396682978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGRdF68WY8CK-5RcLfkkEJKZ9aJsR_yPHsRIps23UqUkhf6r0OeYvtRbYvKT-qAlwMLb0quVk4MEgrok9CLXT-zJ-M0ClubuyLz9P6pOLD5OurqjKvVzMIKbvTtMm5NIgocy4AhYglwSw/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+039.jpg" /></a> <div><div><div>THANKS Iowa Cubs ... for supporting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>!!!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-61004085810718118772010-05-25T12:37:00.001-07:002010-05-25T12:50:45.088-07:002010 Arthritis Walk<div align="center">I had such a great time at The 2010 Arthritis Walk in Cedar Rapids, IA. I was honored to lead the group's warm-up before their walk. I LOVED being on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Kernels</span> Field at Perfect Game Ball Park on May 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-T8rn9JUcvyLANXDhO-wIVkEalOjuda1CLG7WGtWVAqYCoKy5X6vZ-AZqQ4nFnhoWf7EduNZS8pGi9P5Zp8s-IX3HIbQD8dIhsALxwP5G00K09vs2L5_6fBTv1X2hL9gQNgrdItD89JA/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+033.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475295344733081426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-T8rn9JUcvyLANXDhO-wIVkEalOjuda1CLG7WGtWVAqYCoKy5X6vZ-AZqQ4nFnhoWf7EduNZS8pGi9P5Zp8s-IX3HIbQD8dIhsALxwP5G00K09vs2L5_6fBTv1X2hL9gQNgrdItD89JA/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+033.jpg" /></a> Pictured below with Cathy and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alycia</span> at The Physiotherapy Associates booth for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre-event</span> and post-event stretching. </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0I9Nn-THkMxhxzC2mclOZGix4Urm2_PbBIXNFeN684_ZJCOk47maLukdLDdCRFbYa_0yBphN5t2HJAUxOBUNA14hWl-b3VlAe5ZEieTLtKybc_sptGnzbQcBP4BbMpbrg7kpNH6q6kyY/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+025.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475295334576090962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0I9Nn-THkMxhxzC2mclOZGix4Urm2_PbBIXNFeN684_ZJCOk47maLukdLDdCRFbYa_0yBphN5t2HJAUxOBUNA14hWl-b3VlAe5ZEieTLtKybc_sptGnzbQcBP4BbMpbrg7kpNH6q6kyY/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+025.jpg" /></a><br />After a much needed warm-up (it was a very chilly and rainy Saturday morning), the walkers began their walk around the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Kernels</span> Field.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaBWy_JbBqS_l60XYbVwuHqHxABkkj7zJUD4UtRB55iL5I57wov69hnsE3iqRtEDTBgENluIaAJZ21HYXQrr2PpobMFgipy3shTCPVJ6V_PErZeZmYZ7P9Gs_ZsmahJOQmiujStNMI7DV/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+028.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475295325525028642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaBWy_JbBqS_l60XYbVwuHqHxABkkj7zJUD4UtRB55iL5I57wov69hnsE3iqRtEDTBgENluIaAJZ21HYXQrr2PpobMFgipy3shTCPVJ6V_PErZeZmYZ7P9Gs_ZsmahJOQmiujStNMI7DV/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+028.jpg" /></a> Pictured below with Gabe ... he braved the cold to walk to support a cure for arthritis. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaS19vVrdn70FuErrrMvfs2_a_sz9qhWYqvU0_uH4tulFK3dvNABMgWwCVXMNDJlRUp6BiiLrR2L3CVoIjluesh8Xm6E3HypNSykYSHf1-FoIcP8xh3ZAGt2tCX6qiQJzlMDxd5RNP8RAg/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+023.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475295317731206050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaS19vVrdn70FuErrrMvfs2_a_sz9qhWYqvU0_uH4tulFK3dvNABMgWwCVXMNDJlRUp6BiiLrR2L3CVoIjluesh8Xm6E3HypNSykYSHf1-FoIcP8xh3ZAGt2tCX6qiQJzlMDxd5RNP8RAg/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+023.jpg" /></a> I had the honor of meeting today's honorary walk chair (pictured below) ... she is such an inspiration! She suffers with osteoarthritis, but still finds a way to exercise regularly ... GREAT example for all of us!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyeuC80YvXJDjU0CwsK548OvWS143cIvyo7MRmxhEEI5TYnqVunVqRqT_t1IdCEeS4rO3ICj4Z4ibbAlnEUh8wmRpSMIJq-5xZCg1kWbNloyeutZkZsNpJq3HphyphenhyphenvH-r0QkI020gWe7uA/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+022.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475295311818699986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyeuC80YvXJDjU0CwsK548OvWS143cIvyo7MRmxhEEI5TYnqVunVqRqT_t1IdCEeS4rO3ICj4Z4ibbAlnEUh8wmRpSMIJq-5xZCg1kWbNloyeutZkZsNpJq3HphyphenhyphenvH-r0QkI020gWe7uA/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+022.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-71813728375065533262010-05-25T12:25:00.000-07:002010-05-25T12:36:22.295-07:00Celebrity Bartending at Daniel Arthurs<div align="center">On May 6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, I continued my philanthropy and advocacy efforts for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> and Live ... Learn ... Survive. I tried my hand making martini's ... WOW ... working as a bartender is hard work! A huge thanks to Daniel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Arthurs</span> in Cedar Rapids for supporting my philanthropy efforts! </div><br /><div align="center">I also want to thank the staff for helping me out all night long!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRgepb9VQQnxQNeNAR1soVdp1ru1voi3o2bU3Ko6TaHRWKKAuwkLE6O5SWGe2-S_Dtn_xg4iXRECqAgsK37_8fhLjC0rqJY-YnATeb5n01w09yGK4UyJnLRLCGmRrGs1P3Yn-msd_zgLD/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+018.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475292170532434178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRgepb9VQQnxQNeNAR1soVdp1ru1voi3o2bU3Ko6TaHRWKKAuwkLE6O5SWGe2-S_Dtn_xg4iXRECqAgsK37_8fhLjC0rqJY-YnATeb5n01w09yGK4UyJnLRLCGmRrGs1P3Yn-msd_zgLD/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+018.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475292164414493602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPAtFXbft0QDVSI5FSICG8h6-cXDiwiOmjk_iMcbCaGcGmPfiXJP1tiXa9E7SHRuCETL17-eAoU8fXeZ1Y1yEwwxprynxXc7snQFqABN32MNspiSR0xENRyeZrbVG16hacUjnJb2Gxya-y/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+021.jpg" /><br />We enjoyed live music during the evening as well. <div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_XWrvd-i9RFZznlEnH3I8MNG2Ah6c4sLo5rXgjo3xXVjPaP0PgHCofJD3vag-e3FY_BTCnIQl5X-F18MmetbfH7w8gzx_7tUAawlmOEzu9PsWOu_PuGELr7a5q7E8o-qHPCSJ90KC9ae/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+020.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475292159278046370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_XWrvd-i9RFZznlEnH3I8MNG2Ah6c4sLo5rXgjo3xXVjPaP0PgHCofJD3vag-e3FY_BTCnIQl5X-F18MmetbfH7w8gzx_7tUAawlmOEzu9PsWOu_PuGELr7a5q7E8o-qHPCSJ90KC9ae/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+020.jpg" /></a> Thanks to all our friends and the Daniel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Arthurs</span> patrons who graciously support our efforts ... what would Ryan and I do without each and every one of you?!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH2sWK8lsXW4UVc0ShmnBsYzyjI5-ifjTKQigNbPgqhvTXJnmdm6B7RF6Cct7uqxxJIKfFWICpwSOjdg32DYRYDnP8F4Fq6MTDSHua-Pocyb9zmHsONW94SbTQZ3HRuZX-78TocrdC2XHt/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+019.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475292150528562386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH2sWK8lsXW4UVc0ShmnBsYzyjI5-ifjTKQigNbPgqhvTXJnmdm6B7RF6Cct7uqxxJIKfFWICpwSOjdg32DYRYDnP8F4Fq6MTDSHua-Pocyb9zmHsONW94SbTQZ3HRuZX-78TocrdC2XHt/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+019.jpg" /></a> </div><br /></div></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-1703032003889405312010-05-25T11:51:00.001-07:002010-05-25T12:24:22.836-07:00Paws and a Cause<div align="center">Happy May Day and Happy 1st Annual Paws and a Cause!!! A dream came true for me at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gutheridge</span> Park in Hiawatha, Iowa. I have personally witnessed what happens when people and animals come together for a common cause. Live ... Learn ... Survive created this dog walk to encourage individuals to exercise for better physical and emotional health all while supporting those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I had the opportunity to partner with Iowa Human Alliance (IHA) for Paws and a Cause. Collectively, we were able to raise over $600 for Iowa Humane Alliance and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDXA8BfuSY7mF-1Cl0b2HhvIa-xAYXUayd9VSBcropBVl-25krDpLjOVC-1yjx17qhzHkZUFCeAPmQsZ1F_m-dwe4_pqJd719f0V1nwLuE9fDV-3cou6tNrnQHTUjbmLg7c2wToZkHXhJ/s1600/Zipp+at+PandC.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475284995799211474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDXA8BfuSY7mF-1Cl0b2HhvIa-xAYXUayd9VSBcropBVl-25krDpLjOVC-1yjx17qhzHkZUFCeAPmQsZ1F_m-dwe4_pqJd719f0V1nwLuE9fDV-3cou6tNrnQHTUjbmLg7c2wToZkHXhJ/s320/Zipp+at+PandC.JPG" /></a> Two things inspired me to create Paws and a Cause: My Mother and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zipp</span> ... pictured above with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zipp</span> a.k.a. "Little Mr. Iowa."</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD405UkWrvdcfRNfedSmajeYHD4KFo2tK_sQYVZii8yUnnG8iooPVMIa9tPfiMQ-P4AdCazEdBun67qS719S7j2e18rGieHMC2jJmFM-ZZs3Q7RBFJoX5Hpf3YpOEfWgubRVAYZbZRUqJz/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+014.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475284987013099314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD405UkWrvdcfRNfedSmajeYHD4KFo2tK_sQYVZii8yUnnG8iooPVMIa9tPfiMQ-P4AdCazEdBun67qS719S7j2e18rGieHMC2jJmFM-ZZs3Q7RBFJoX5Hpf3YpOEfWgubRVAYZbZRUqJz/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+014.jpg" /></a>One of my goals for Paws and a Cause included pet blessings. A huge thanks to Karen Johns (chaplain at St. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Luke's</span> Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA) for coming out to bless our four-legged furry kids that really illustrate the meaning of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">un-</span>conditional love! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pictured above: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zipp</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> his blessing.</div><div align="center">Pictured below: A sweet pooch loving his/her pet blessing!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3v-IhGxPC2RBq9OFT8e6f0HRDAqNYPCvQjv6-nBlq00rNtkqTBFRyNGmAWnqGqP_KD3JpYnn-fv4BJmccO4NrdMJBkRHKaA60342B7qB5SLp-Ae5iXcO5LJHZr3rgROlJJOc7Lm1ENoj/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475284979974912786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3v-IhGxPC2RBq9OFT8e6f0HRDAqNYPCvQjv6-nBlq00rNtkqTBFRyNGmAWnqGqP_KD3JpYnn-fv4BJmccO4NrdMJBkRHKaA60342B7qB5SLp-Ae5iXcO5LJHZr3rgROlJJOc7Lm1ENoj/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+011.jpg" /></a> Thanks to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tamia</span> and Jean for coming out to volunteer for Paws and a Cause. Jean is sporting her Live ... Learn ... Survive shirt too! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0GsOH13j22ZtDDGOmK5vrrn1WwGX8xZrZQ6PqfpxC-atBApPONuPOqh3Bj4LZvLr0vi_3ejvfA47Zur0nYAsyvB3YSzyBMvUPY6h77W9C6MHaeeM8lWqsKXMqitMs0HKtFKqWwdIDHqj/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+013.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475284971346798418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0GsOH13j22ZtDDGOmK5vrrn1WwGX8xZrZQ6PqfpxC-atBApPONuPOqh3Bj4LZvLr0vi_3ejvfA47Zur0nYAsyvB3YSzyBMvUPY6h77W9C6MHaeeM8lWqsKXMqitMs0HKtFKqWwdIDHqj/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+013.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: Mr. and Little Mr. Iowa<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjU_yoZJigwxPFfxnB6JlNE0iOctmNQLkF3GnKRQiHO-1F_G55POJvPBmZrd_9AiX95bFAjBkbG3bEAgP4n5kfnnV2XNNkDtAqGrCcTbQkUC5BFyaZXxT5SA-w2PsUWpEHFpEsxf1cVZWE/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475284965735487090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjU_yoZJigwxPFfxnB6JlNE0iOctmNQLkF3GnKRQiHO-1F_G55POJvPBmZrd_9AiX95bFAjBkbG3bEAgP4n5kfnnV2XNNkDtAqGrCcTbQkUC5BFyaZXxT5SA-w2PsUWpEHFpEsxf1cVZWE/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+008.jpg" /></a> Paws and a Cause was a family event. Thanks to Claire, Aaron, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Xavier</span> High School Key Club Members for assisting our face painter!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4npj0u50y9-qyIEQ7COyrBahlfUefrg6a3ZUKqhCqVozFS0GRizdAAdoYJDJNOfcVLqfs7b2LgQQ2sWhJ44SZIIUJoOOmVTKPyFnfVooIh3vnWls63kfIBME1jgxtW2A-Q5QrZkj5s6K/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 228px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475283043952448114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4npj0u50y9-qyIEQ7COyrBahlfUefrg6a3ZUKqhCqVozFS0GRizdAAdoYJDJNOfcVLqfs7b2LgQQ2sWhJ44SZIIUJoOOmVTKPyFnfVooIh3vnWls63kfIBME1jgxtW2A-Q5QrZkj5s6K/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+010.jpg" /></a> Prizes for everyone!! Special thanks to Sue and Xavier High School Key Club Members made sure everyone signed up for door prizes. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpQSeoK3TG1ipAsID0kKqX6l0miGRnB6Xfbg_FxOXp9CKREib8EDk_bzao52w6DHHIHNstzMDPiUHFrk69Yx2NCnCypo6n7IQx8Yi8QeKnPKUHVn1L5GJf-DRnIkcm5Tv0juPZM2bPGRl/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 228px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475283030520460130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpQSeoK3TG1ipAsID0kKqX6l0miGRnB6Xfbg_FxOXp9CKREib8EDk_bzao52w6DHHIHNstzMDPiUHFrk69Yx2NCnCypo6n7IQx8Yi8QeKnPKUHVn1L5GJf-DRnIkcm5Tv0juPZM2bPGRl/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+005.jpg" /></a> Pictured below: one of our first participants donned his new Paws and a Cause bandanna ... how CUTE!!! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmxC4OttMtM1ZVYR8u1btQK7_MVTe6P2e-sUVlfm6LXLlXhZ7Tv9Wz8Ph5LU3ZlFZ8FXRustF89Iug-YTZR5FJSS79c6dRCmYtIsb4o4Hn5e-MtbC-QIOOrTuKRq1KQdIqroNPxwWGoD9/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475283026414886178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmxC4OttMtM1ZVYR8u1btQK7_MVTe6P2e-sUVlfm6LXLlXhZ7Tv9Wz8Ph5LU3ZlFZ8FXRustF89Iug-YTZR5FJSS79c6dRCmYtIsb4o4Hn5e-MtbC-QIOOrTuKRq1KQdIqroNPxwWGoD9/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+004.jpg" /></a><br />Huge thanks to Susan and Sandy with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">IHA</span> for all the help!!! Just think, without Deb, we wouldn't have met! Paws and a Cause wouldn't have been as much fun ore as successful without each and every one of us! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiYha_5FmwjRwELvsHxjJnVOxR8Ml14emAsdadl3DETw4WAUOu_m_Qhk5_K3V0d25Ke1JYgobhb1cKJZCjed5BXkoMxhJ0XKKWtY5cX_QD3ae0sHJVZzfmEz_LtLHaai3KV3fa-CaEe1B/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475283016079976050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiYha_5FmwjRwELvsHxjJnVOxR8Ml14emAsdadl3DETw4WAUOu_m_Qhk5_K3V0d25Ke1JYgobhb1cKJZCjed5BXkoMxhJ0XKKWtY5cX_QD3ae0sHJVZzfmEz_LtLHaai3KV3fa-CaEe1B/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+002.jpg" /></a><br />Thanks Anne for coming to volunteer at the Live ... Learn ... Survive booth! I am truly blessed to have you in my life!!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQSYKIzi2lnpkX6Icod7K1UQE6mjOoPnvcfHY_HAlWp7yIPrllrQqrMIEm_KSBAP0q3WFwt-nkEH6hWGRkNROkWJ4G3iYE8Mo_fZBBgvDmFBXhbe6EvWvsA54b9f2eayZXZ5_l11n8PHO/s1600/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 209px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475283011052285090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQSYKIzi2lnpkX6Icod7K1UQE6mjOoPnvcfHY_HAlWp7yIPrllrQqrMIEm_KSBAP0q3WFwt-nkEH6hWGRkNROkWJ4G3iYE8Mo_fZBBgvDmFBXhbe6EvWvsA54b9f2eayZXZ5_l11n8PHO/s320/Paws+and+a+Cause,+Celebrity+Bartend,+Arthritis+Walk,+Iowa+Cubs+001.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><p align="center">I can't wait to make Paws and a Cause a yearly event! Even better ... Paws and a Cause at a variety of cities accross the nation! </p>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-16601231044671836602010-05-25T11:36:00.000-07:002010-05-25T11:50:51.415-07:00Fight Like A Girl<div align="center">On May 1st, we celebrated the fight against breast cancer at a wonderful boutique "It's All About Me" in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ames</span>, IA. Many have heard of the slogan, "Fight Like a Girl" ... it found it's origin in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ames</span>. Several of "Iowa's Royalty" gathered to "Signify Pink" by participating in a fundraiser organized by Fight Like A Girl and Michelle <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Berndt</span> (Mrs. Iowa US Beauties). </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This cause is near and dear to my heart! My aunt and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">grandmother</span> have both fought breast cancer. Aunt Sandy is such a trooper and has been cancer free for nearly 20 years. My grandmother had radiation treatment for her breast cancer. We now are aware that it may have been the start behind her diagnosis of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">myelosplastic</span> anemia or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-leukemia. Grandma "O" fought this anemia for nearly 10 years. She has left an impression on more lives than she ever knew ... Love you Grandma "O"!! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7f9Z2ZNRq_AdjYqAUQ_YRrBbdGAWhc8ZhDL519TTRSo5OXPQlDExrBTnxO1n2d_dw7crHx10OWTLwVB6HtRJrhulekZZ85hQJslJSxBbtrEYGs-vV0zrsqvTkpiN30bWFUBeluiBDkcCi/s1600/Signify+Pink2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475279217751560706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7f9Z2ZNRq_AdjYqAUQ_YRrBbdGAWhc8ZhDL519TTRSo5OXPQlDExrBTnxO1n2d_dw7crHx10OWTLwVB6HtRJrhulekZZ85hQJslJSxBbtrEYGs-vV0zrsqvTkpiN30bWFUBeluiBDkcCi/s320/Signify+Pink2.JPG" /></a> Pictured below: I "Fight Like A Girl!" <br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPaEOin9Ke7sGPWG4gegtlneTzN7M_5vNKgjQCesL5sgjv4BzrFXc4zHv5aFBXPevUTA5dBLXe6TTZdG0PXUeJO_kiGt2nbiXe1cpg7dHhv_Y7aXcNUcQb9V0Ft6dEhL0lOHmmN1v8NSk/s1600/Signify+Pink.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475279211420185106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPaEOin9Ke7sGPWG4gegtlneTzN7M_5vNKgjQCesL5sgjv4BzrFXc4zHv5aFBXPevUTA5dBLXe6TTZdG0PXUeJO_kiGt2nbiXe1cpg7dHhv_Y7aXcNUcQb9V0Ft6dEhL0lOHmmN1v8NSk/s320/Signify+Pink.JPG" /></a></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-23090952351224075922010-04-25T20:07:00.000-07:002010-04-25T20:26:13.135-07:00Karaoke For A Cause<div align="center">Karaoke For A Cause was held at The Nickelodeon on April 22nd, 2010 in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Coralville</span>, Ia. What a great event! This event was held to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Joyce Barker (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span> Board Member), Ryan and I created this event as a FUN way to raise money for such a worthy cause. A HUGE thanks to The Nickelodeon and Good Time Karaoke for donating their time, tips and 10 % of their profits for the day to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">LLS</span>! How generous! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_iXNkL1zrv8w-me9QIt2t7PrUn4i4a-h7yeCmZIP0f45q9RKvOGfx1XK9nkJjN0lYgsu9JjdHJxtMwfUHdRoL-FR3Z-qp_Sh-XcLI10kpcZXRQne2GQCkjS-vhzxcyu2mwmXvjm3lzye/s1600/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+015.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278974881427938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_iXNkL1zrv8w-me9QIt2t7PrUn4i4a-h7yeCmZIP0f45q9RKvOGfx1XK9nkJjN0lYgsu9JjdHJxtMwfUHdRoL-FR3Z-qp_Sh-XcLI10kpcZXRQne2GQCkjS-vhzxcyu2mwmXvjm3lzye/s320/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+015.jpg" /></a> Pictured above with Ryan ... couldn't quite get him up on to sing ... maybe next time! </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT0I8oZcT-I5kKrM2ZwMXrl4yXhL_ZckpaONipdPU-acXKIgtxkr-aMOI9RWSSkFWCVL0cHyMYGh0AQJE9zNEyNrNQ2zzJjWWt4B6-0kSZQK5jlzOknqpru2NvE6qZ_tF0tsSspxBUbsa/s1600/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+020.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278963031196418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT0I8oZcT-I5kKrM2ZwMXrl4yXhL_ZckpaONipdPU-acXKIgtxkr-aMOI9RWSSkFWCVL0cHyMYGh0AQJE9zNEyNrNQ2zzJjWWt4B6-0kSZQK5jlzOknqpru2NvE6qZ_tF0tsSspxBUbsa/s320/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+020.jpg" /></a>Pictured above with Joyce and "Drum" from Good Time Karaoke. Joyce has a direct relationship with leukemia as well. Her husband Mike is a survivor! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRQs45Xw_hjKVzztW9dAJbptyVAb1iKqMqRfLGEpCPnPoFOZdbd9IkGZeolLEihU8my3H6wm7Tr2FWaRPkTPMFWYLlmI-i98tMQ0gNdJWXliL0_OO6Q4lvpMREKcObkCGoPr9Fe5gtODT/s1600/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+014.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278581044302386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRQs45Xw_hjKVzztW9dAJbptyVAb1iKqMqRfLGEpCPnPoFOZdbd9IkGZeolLEihU8my3H6wm7Tr2FWaRPkTPMFWYLlmI-i98tMQ0gNdJWXliL0_OO6Q4lvpMREKcObkCGoPr9Fe5gtODT/s320/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+014.jpg" /></a> Thanks for all your support Joyce!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbHe15OjGacmQ-o3pStrqDsKT9Crvc-Ff3429PAWjHD8ekxsWt6YP0htp6jarVhLM7XOZ2tQbcrk9F9gOe5AP3_zeiWtillZFeHyyC0TkC5EGSu6ZEkUwbbWRtI9PcyuG_fNyTmIuToR6/s1600/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+012.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278568759706882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbHe15OjGacmQ-o3pStrqDsKT9Crvc-Ff3429PAWjHD8ekxsWt6YP0htp6jarVhLM7XOZ2tQbcrk9F9gOe5AP3_zeiWtillZFeHyyC0TkC5EGSu6ZEkUwbbWRtI9PcyuG_fNyTmIuToR6/s320/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+012.jpg" /></a>Pictured above with Mike <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kair</span>. "Love Shack, Baby Love Shack!" <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mvDQstwZmeOE4n4iayUSdMqphNLGdvnwvu5M4zS0G4TiFX7xGSc6pd3IkJy_bRNEoQr_hOYLWHjBUl6zoLjMor6rqiu9uA9LqNnXCo_NZEVKb__WpghPXYwkWozZ-chAWYiruQtYwEEu/s1600/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278566827726802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mvDQstwZmeOE4n4iayUSdMqphNLGdvnwvu5M4zS0G4TiFX7xGSc6pd3IkJy_bRNEoQr_hOYLWHjBUl6zoLjMor6rqiu9uA9LqNnXCo_NZEVKb__WpghPXYwkWozZ-chAWYiruQtYwEEu/s320/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+009.jpg" /></a><br />Pictured above and below with great friends! Thanks to all for coming to make Karaoke For A Cause such a GREAT success!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEp5QlhEXWgUeafVGK8LBl5h5-1HdC_CDIo83uSmlgmdvKN559Un_pMYzWvg7PejCfGUkRap5BR9D-sNEK_yXaZXew3_HapQTYYwAPvBXVqdWcw9qJY5jF0xqJRONOdLOZzCB_EAPtC95/s1600/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278556012513410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEp5QlhEXWgUeafVGK8LBl5h5-1HdC_CDIo83uSmlgmdvKN559Un_pMYzWvg7PejCfGUkRap5BR9D-sNEK_yXaZXew3_HapQTYYwAPvBXVqdWcw9qJY5jF0xqJRONOdLOZzCB_EAPtC95/s320/NHS+and+Karoake+and+a+Cause+008.jpg" /></a> <div> </div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711689047660881.post-60161116251255186812010-04-25T19:58:00.000-07:002010-04-25T20:07:42.627-07:00KGAN Interview<div align="center">On Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 I rose bright and early to meet with Kristine Ward for the morning show on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">KGAN</span> in Cedar Rapids. We had the opportunity to discuss Live ... Learn ... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Survive's</span> upcoming <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">philanthropy</span> </span>efforts. It's amazing how everything happens for a reason. The very next day, I got an e-mail from, Kristine stating her boyfriend's sister was diagnosed with leukemia. If I was able to make a difference in just one person's life ... I feel I am truly using my "Crown for a Cause." There are no co-incidences in life .... only God-incidents! </div>Mrs. Iowa IAmerica 2013 http://www.blogger.com/profile/09693540651937587240noreply@blogger.com0