Winona High School - Platform Presentation

After practicing to the wall in my room, I can finally say that I have one platform presentation under my belt! Today I presented my platform, "Growing the Distance"- The Importance of Hair Donation, to students of the Winona High School. It was such an amazing experience getting to share something that I am so passionate about and passing on the message about the Pantene Beautiful Lengths organization. They were such a good audience, they participated when I asked for it and they were very attentive. After the presentation, I had 4 girls come talk to me about wanting to donate their hair! I was hoping I could get one person to donate, but I managed to get 4 people interested!! I presented to about 50-75 students and was able to get 4 people intersted, I can't wait to see how many I can get to donate after I present back home to the high school, middle school, and elementary school!! I was very nervous to present today but now I am just excited to present to the next group!

Until Next Time,
    Lauren

Autism Speaks Walk

First, I need to apologize for being so behind on my blog updates...now we can continue. I was so blessed to be a part of Miss Minnesota's team for the Autism Speaks walk at the Mall of America. It was amazing how many people came together to support this organization. We were able to be on tv with Rebecca, walk around the mall a little bit, get a picture with Spongebob, and see Rebecca perform her talent. This is a great organizaiton providing many services for those families affected by Autism. After the walk Katie and I went shopping with Christy for dresses. I walked away empty handed but Katie got 2 beautiful dresses. We finished the day at Famous Dave's...who said pageant girls can't eat :P

Love Always,
    Lauren

Miss Southern Valley Pageant

The Miss Southern Valley pageant was great! I was able to see some familiar faces both in the crowd, and on stage. I was able to meet some of the other visiting royalty as well as catch up with some I already knew. I was so happy to see Lauren win the teen title. We got to know her through our pageant and I know she will do an amazing job. Congrats to Savannah and Lauren on their new titles!!

Love,
   Lauren
P.S. the cake pops were amazing too!!