June 22, 2016-Hosting a 4th of July card making party at my house. Hundreds of homemade cards will be delivered to the Hines VA Hospital, and Lake County Haven Women and Children's Homeless Shelter for the 4th of July, to let these special individual know that they are thought of on this day of celebration. 



May 30, 2015-Lexi Kazian Movie Event- this is one of my favorite events! I look forward to this event every year. I get to watch a movie with all my friends who have special needs! My heart is full!! 


International Trunk Show in Dothan, AL. - Very excited, as I headed to "The Competitive Image"! It was an honor meeting Susy Bootz, and Mary Richardson, and Sherri Hill.

Attending the Special Olympics Summer Games and supporting my friend Steven. He did an amazing job and took the gold medal in shot put! This is why I do what I do!




May 20, 2016-Up bright and early before school and headed to support Special Olympics and my local Vernon Hills Police Department.

Appearances

May 14, 2016-Autism Awareness Run. Bringing awareness to special needs is so important to me! Making a difference on step at a time!

June 4, 2016-2nd Annual "I Am Me" Special Needs Pageants. An amazing day I hold close to my heart! The pageant I host every year. This year was just as special as last year, and I am always touched to see the smiles and excitement as the children leave the stage with such a feeling of accomplishment. A great day all around! 

June 20, 2016-Special Kids Network golf outing, with golfers from Special Olympics. Ben Eager (former Blackhawks player), Ryan Hartman (Blackhawks player), Bob Avalini (former Bears quarterback and long time NFL player), and Tanner Kero (professional hockey player), we're just some in attendance who came out to support children with special needs. 


April 23, 2016-Photo shoot with Clay Spann - such a wonderful and great experience! Thank you Terri and Clay for a fabulous photo shoot!!

May 28, 2016-Judging the Miss Springfest Pageant where I was honored to be one of the 5 judges at the Springfest Pageant this year, where Mayor Scott Eisenhauer of Danville was the emcee. 

2016 Special Olympics Spring Games- it sure didn't feel like spring, but that didn't stop these amazing athletes! I am inspired everyday by what they do!! 

June 25, 2016-At Feed My Starving Children- I love when my family gets together to do a community service, it makes it that much more special!