Nebraska Rally for the Cure

Although, I won't divulge my "sub par" golf score (no pun intended), I will tell you that we had absolutely the best weather possible yesterday for the annual Rally for the Cure in Lincoln, Nebraska! After a beautiful morning of golf, we enjoyed a luncheon filled with great conversation and invaluable information about breast cancer and the efforts of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I had the pleasure of speaking to the group of women golfers during the luncheon, sharing with them my connection with the Foundation and my experience as Mrs. America. Thanks to everyone at the Lincoln Chapter of Susan G. Komen for inviting me to golf and speak.

with Team "Queen"

with local golf pro

speaking at the luncheon

with event organizers

Nebraska KLIN Radio to promote Rally for the Cure

Mrs. Nebraska 2007, Michele Strom and I started the day early by visiting the KLIN morning show to talk about the Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament & Luncheon that we will be involved with tomorrow. In addition to raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Rally for the Cure event will honor a number of local breast cancer survivors.

with Michele

with Jack and Ashlee of KLIN

Motorcycle Rally benefitting the Ronald McDonald House

On July 14 many motorcyclist and members of the Canon City community came out to the Creekside Shopping Center to participate in the 1st Annual Rally to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Fundraiser

I joined Lisa Henry, Mrs. Gunnison, for Gunnison's Cattlemen's Days "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" raising money for local breast cancer treatment through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and local chapters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For more information please visit http://www.toughenoughtowearpink.com/who_benefits.html

Even the tough guys wore pink!

Lisa's prize-winning pig, Digger, couldn't take his snout off me!

Picture with the Miss Rodeo Queens from Gunnison.

VFW Post #6331 Flag Retirement Ceremony

On July 13 I had the opportunity to be a part of a Flag Retirement Ceremony at VFW Post #6331 in Aurora. The community is asked to bring worn or tattered flags to be properly retired at a formal service. Below are several pictures from the flag burning ceremony.

Visiting Camp for Girls in Indiana

Thank you to Eileen Taylor (Mrs. Indiana State Director) and Danielle Vale (Mrs. Indiana 2007)for inviting me to visit some of the young campers during the summer activities at Cathedral High School in Indiana. Danielle and I spoke to the girls about individuality and imaging, by sharing stories from our childhoods, as well as stories from our year as titleholders. It was great to see Indiana and all that the city of Indianapolis has to offer!

Sherri Hill in L.A.

I had the opportunity to fly to Los Angeles on July 5 to meet with the amazing designer, Sherri Hill (center) in person to design my gown for Mrs. America! I'm also pictured above with Mrs. Nebraska, Michele Strom, who was able to come along too!!!

Pictured with Raeanne Duca (right) from the Royal Image Boutique (www.royalimageboutique.com) and Sherri Hill.

Looking through some of Sherri's beautiful gowns.

Highlands Ranch 4th of July Parade

Pictured with my buddy Jennifer Rindahl, Mrs. Highlands Ranch, at the Highlands Ranch Parade on the 4th of July.

With Jennifer in our beautiful BMW Z4 provided by Schomp Automotive.

Mrs. Nebraska Pageant

I had a great time co-emceeing (with Rod Fowler of KLKN ABC Channel 8 in Lincoln) the 2007 Mrs. Nebraska Pageant this past weekend. And although it was emotional to see my dear friend Jennifer Bradley, Mrs. Nebraska 2006, give up her crown, it was exciting to see it go to Michele Strom of Omaha. Congrats Michele!

To kick off the pageant weekend, Jennifer and I stopped by both the 98.5 FM Morning Show with Pat and JT and KLKN Television studios for media.

We made a special visit to Children's Hospital in Omaha to visit a number of patients and their families. It was a wonderful way to spend our time together in Nebraska.

with Rod Fowler

with JT and Pat

at Children's Hospital

outside Billy's restaurant before finals

with Michele