Military Appreciation Night

In honor of the Memorial Day Weekend, I was asked to be a part of the military appreciation festivities during the Colorado Rapids game. I spent time before the game signing "Thumper"--the C2C (Columbine to Canyon) official motorcycle. C2C is a non-profit group that organizes rides throughout Colorado and now the United States in order to raise money for school safety awareness programs (founded originally for the families of Columbine) and most recently to support our US Troops. To see who else has signed the bike, visit http://www.c2cride.org/ .

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Radiothon

KCCY 96.9 FM and St. Jude Children's Hospital teamed up and invited me to help raise money for their 1st Annual Radiothon in Southern Colorado. We raised $105,000 in only two days!

I had the privilege of being a guest speaker on air encouraging listeners to call in and pledge to become a Partner in Hope. I also answered the phones as "Hello, this is Mrs. Colorado, thank you for calling...".

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is where some of today’s most gifted researchers are able to do more science, more quickly; where doctors across the world send their toughest cases and most vulnerable patients; and where no one pays for treatment beyond what is covered by insurance, and those without insurance are never asked to pay.

http://www.stjude.org/

Media Day for Mrs. Colorado 2007

My duties officially began this past Monday and I had the best time riding around Denver from appearance to appearance in my courtesy limo provided by Kevin Trizna of Colorado Car and Limousine (official limousine service for Mrs. Colorado) with Marney Duckworth, Mrs. America 2007, and our state director Tricia Dampier. What a great way to kick off my year as Mrs. Colorado 2007. I am really looking forward to all of the endless opportunities I will have this year, and most importantly volunteering with great organizations such as the Veterans Hospital and bringing awareness to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.

Tiffany Sawyer
Mrs. Colorado 2007

KOSI 101 with Denise and Murphy

on air at KOOL 105

taking pictures at Red Rocks in between appearances

Denver's Channel 7 (ABC) with Bertha Lynn and Jim Hooley

Congratulations Tiffany Sawyer, Mrs. Colorado 2007!!!

Last night's 2007 Mrs. Colorado Pageant was an amazing production. All 60 women were beautiful, but only one could walk away with the crown. Congratulations to Tiffany Sawyer, Mrs. Colorado 2007. Photos courtesy of Impromptu Fine Portraits by Christy.

ProAm Golf Tournament Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Denver

What better way to kick off pageant week for the 2007 Mrs. Colorado competition than playing golf at The International at Castle Pines! Thanks to Russell and the rest of the guys for making it a great day on the course.

with Russell

with my team after the tournament

Pure Fashion Luncheon and Modesty Fashion Show

This afternoon, I was Emcee for the Pure Fashion Luncheon and Modesty Fashion Show held at the beautiful Inverness Hotel and Golf Resort.

with Sally Hurley, event organizer

with fashion show models

with local musical talent, Joia Farmer www.joiafarmer.com

Teen with a Dream

Last weekend, I attended the Teen with a Dream dinner and silent auction. The organization was started by Spencer Harrison, an 18-year old senior at Ponderosa High School who battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma 3 years ago, in order to provide better support for children fighting cancer. Today, Teen with a Dream provides many services, including awarding high school seniors with college scholorships, "chemo-daycare" bags, and Lazyboy chairs for cancer treatment centers.

with Kathy Sabine of 9 News and Spencer Harrison, Teen with a Dream founder

with Kai Brown, muscial guest
http://www.kaibrownmusic.com/

Media Events for Pure Fashion

This morning I was on Fox 31 Good Day Colorado. I spoke about the upcoming Pure Fashion Luncheon and Modesty Fashion Show I'm emceeing this Sunday, May 6th. Pure Fashion is a national, non-profit organization that promotes dignity, confidence and modesty for teenage girls. But more than just showing girls and their parents options in regards to fashion trends, the organization boasts a 4 month program where girls gain public speaking skills, as well as image training in order to lead them to becoming confident young women. This is a much needed organization in our community, encouraging women to be their very best, without falling prey to the latest, provocative trends sported by some celebrities. We, as adult women are faced with this as well. So, what better than an organization that empowers young women early on!!! Below the pictures, I've included a link to the appearance on Denver Channel 9 Morning News (NBC) last week.

with models and Shaul Turner of Fox 31 Good Day Colorado

Link to Channel 9 News http://www.9news.com/life/programming/shows/mornings/article.aspx?storyid=68879

Foster Care Month Proclamation at State Capitol

May is Foster Care Month. Today, I spoke at the Foster Care Rally at the Colorado State Capitol on behalf of Lost and Found, Inc., an organization that provides foster care services for those battling addiction, neglect, and abuse.

Last summer, I had the opportunity to visit the Lost and Found Girls Residential Treatment Center. I spent the afternoon speaking with the girls about dreams, setting goals for themselves, and asking them to have faith and belief that they can overcome the challenges in their lives. It was an eye opening experience for me, learning that many of these young girls had never experienced a family holiday without crisis, neglect and abuse. It was a visit that hooked me on the organization and its vital role in our society.

Today's appearance was about encouraging the public to support foster parents and to continue supporting legislation that allows for funding of their efforts; funding that supports the efforts of amazing organizations like Lost and Found, Inc.


In addition to speaking at the State Capitol, I had the honor of being formally introduced in both the Senate and House of Representative Chambers.

with Senator Moe Keller and Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. Colorado 2004)

speaking at the Foster Care Rally on the west steps of the State Capitol

with other Rally speakers

with Barry Brown, Development Officer at Lost and Found, Inc.