Acres of Hope Harvest Festival

Please join me October 31, 2009 for the Acres of Hope Benefit Harvest Festival. 12:00 - 5:00 in the afternoon. Tickets will be sold at the gate of the event. $20.00 for adults - $10.00 for kids. This will be a faith based family event including a BBQ lunch, games, hayrides music, bounce houses and more. All proceeds will benefit Acres of Hope. We are also accepting used clothing for the Acres of Hope ReNew Boutique in Roseville. There will be a drop off area at the gate of the event. 9994 Mount Vernon Road, Auburn Calfornia. Please RSVP to acresharvestfestival@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!

Cory, one of the models in the Janet Nachtman Foundation fashion show!!

My new friend, Cory and I at the Jannet Nachtman Foundation benefit in Eldorado Hills. I spent the night with Courtney Crossman (Teen Miss Folsom) and Stephanie Gerber (Junior Miss Folsom) selling raffle tickets to raise money for the Janet Nachtman Foundation. Helping pay for mamagrams for women at Marshal Hospital. Thanks to all of the volunteers for coming out and helping!

Forest Lake Christian School

Today I visited the Forest Lake Christian School K-3 classes! It was so much fun!! Their favorite part was when I took out my crown. The girls were absolutley sure that Cinderella had the same crown! What wonderful children. I hope to go back and play with the kids very soon!

Wednesday night AoH visit!

Hannah, Alyssa, and I at Acres of Hope. I love my Wednesday night visits with all of the adorable children at Acres!! Hannah is the wonderful ten year old girl that I began mentoring this summer. It has been amazing having the opportunity to be a role model for her. She and I have become very close and I look forward to some fun adventures!

Chloe and me before the banquet!

My good friend, Chloe and I before the Acres of Hope Golf Banquet. Chloe helps out at Acres of Hope as well and has been an incredible support for me and the kids. Thanks Chloe!!

Acres of Hope Golf Tournament

I was the guest speaker last night at the dinner following a fund raiser golf tournament for Acres at the Ridge in Auburn, California. The turnout was excellent, the dinner was exceptional, and I enjoyed telling the golfers about my experience with Acres. Two families stayed at Acres to watch the kids so the Mom's could join everyone for dinner. There were a lot of tears and smiles, a lot of thanks from grateful hearts, and certainly a feeling of family! It was the first time out for many of the Mom's, and I was so proud to be there!

Playing with Joseph at Acres of Hope!

Eleven month old, Joseph and I playing peek-a-boo at Acres of Hope. Joseph is the youngest of four boys and is a new resident at Acres. Soo precious!

Miss California International Pageant

The Downey, California Embassy Suites flooded with girls this September 2009. Sequins and rhinestones filled the lobby while smiling girls in sashes gracefully swept through the hotel. From Donate Life ambassadors to Cancer Society supporters, we were all there for the same reason. Not only for the dazzling crown or the famous California International sash, but to support a cause that we were each individually passionate about. I myself was there to promote awareness and funds for homeless children in California. But, most importantly to share the story of my platform, Acres of hope. Of course, as Junior Miss Folsom 2009, I was there to represent Folsom but along with all of the other fifty-five girls that had traveled from all over California, I wanted to win. I was fortunate enough to meet so many amazing girls that I will continue to keep in touch with but, as it came down to finals it brought everyone even closer. From bright orange ruffled dresses all the way to silver beaded gowns, we all stood on stage holding hands. Hearts racing and minds boggled that any of us had even been so blessed to make it that far, the emcee grasped the microphone and spoke the nine dramatic words that we had all been waiting for. “And the winner of Junior Miss California International 2010 is…Claire Wright!!” I was so thankful and I could not have been any happier with the turn out of the show. I look forward to an amazing year as Junior Miss California International 2010.