On December 17th I participated in the Johnny Rockets Toy Drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo. It was all about the kids, cool cars, and holiday cheer! Santa Clause, Santa Paws, and myself were on hand to help make these children's 
Christmas that much better. Station 50 brought two Fire Trucks that lead the caravan from Johnny Rockets to the Boys and Girls Club through the center of town! In all, over 150 children received a new unwrapped gift of their choice.
Last week was very busy. More pallets went out and I picked up Holiday Luggage filled with toys to deliver to Casa Pacifica. One of my favorite stops was at Oak Park Neighborhood School where I was presented with 4 pieces of luggage that 
the pre-schoolers had stuffed full of toys. They even made personalized cards for each of the foster children who would be receiving the luggage. I attended their Holiday Program and loved hearing them sing their little hearts out! Thank you so much for your donations everyone. I am so proud of you! ♥
Today Miss Teen California Intl, Amanda Jenkins, our Director Eddie Peterson, and myself participated in the 50th Anniversary Christmas Parade in my hometown. What an amazing turnout and 
you could not have asked for a better day. There were over 120 entries from girl scout troops to marching bands. We all had such a great time and enjoyed being a part of it. Happy Holidays to everyone!
I was happy that Amanda and her family were able to accompany me to the Coachman Car Club Toy Drive for My Stuff Bags. My Stuff Bags is a non-profit organization similar to 
Luggage of Love. They give duffle bags to children entering the system. Where I give them luggage to foster and shelter children who are in transition. "Skeeter" from Coachman Car Club 
did a fantastic job of organizing this toy drive. Many car enthusiast showed up to donate a unwrapped toy for this great cause. Amanda, her sister, myself and my siblings all brought a toy to donate to a child in need. Congratulation to the 
Coachman Car Club on a successful fundraiser that many children will surely benefit from this Holiday Season!
One of our Holiday Luggage pallets was shipped to Day Middle School in Temecula. Once the luggage was filled with toys for the foster & shelter children in their area
they sent me pictures prior to the shipment being picked up for delivery. I am so happy that the students, faculty, and staff chose to make a difference this holiday season by helping so many children who are in need. Thank you again Day Middle School... I am so proud of you all!
Last night I was treated to a wonderful dinner as the guest speaker at the Gold Coast Travellarians Holiday Party. To my surprise each of the members of this non-profit organization brought
a suitcase or made a cash donation to Luggage of Love. After speaking to the group I was approached by a striking young woman who confided in me that her childhood was very similar to 
mine. It is always a rare and precious moment when you meet someone else who has had a similar past and has risen above and became victorious rather than a victim. Thank you Debbie Carpenter for this wonderful opportunity, I had an amazing time. 
All I can say is WOW! Thank you Sharon & Scot Benton of Studio B Benton Photography for the B-E-A-U-TIFUL photos and to Austin Ryde of Edge Artistry for the gorgeous hair and makeup. My family and I had a wonderful time in Northern California with you three. To anyone on the west coast who needs 
Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Advokids up north in the Bay Area. Advokids is a legal resource for California foster children and their advocates. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the rights and meeting the needs of children who are in the California foster care system due to abuse
or neglect at home. 
