WOW! This year has
been absolutely incredible. As a little girl it was always a dream of mine to
twirl in college, but I never knew where exactly I wanted to twirl. Being that I have lived in Florida all my life, I didn't know whether I wanted to stay in state or attend a school out of state. I could not
have made a better decision than to attend the University of Alabama, and
becoming a University of Alabama Crimsonette last April was an absolute dream
come true. I really wanted to make the most of my experience as a University of
Alabama Crimsonette this year and I did so by making sure I gave back to the community.
I have become involved with several different organizations this year and was able to make several different appearances as a Crimsonette. In January, I attended the University of Alabama Best Buddies National Championship Celebration, and invited my friend, Morgan, who is also a Crimsonette to attend. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Morgan and I wore our costumes to take pictures with the buddies, signed posters, and even taught a few baton twirling moves. One of my good friends that I met at the event, Ryan, invited me to attend his Special Olympics Basketball game. He was such a great basketball player! When I attended the next Best Buddies event, several of them told me they still had the posters we gave them hanging up in their rooms. I am so thankful for the friendships I was able to make through this organization. It was so awesome to celebrate the Crimson Tide's 15th National Championship with my awesome new friends. Can't wait to celebrate 16 National Championships with them next year!
In February, I had the opportunity to visit Children's of Alabama Hospital with the Austin Shepherd Foundation. The Austin Shepherd Foundation makes monthly visits to Children's of Alabama Hospital with football players who are interested in supporting the foundation to visit with sick children and their families. They hand out goodie bags that are provided by the foundation, sign autographs, and take pictures with the patients and the patient's families. I visited the Hospital with my friend, and Crimsonette teammate, Abbey, as well as Vinnie Sunseri, Phillip Ely, and Ryan Kelley, who are Crimson Tide football players. This was such an incredible experience, and I can't wait to make more visits with this amazing foundation. In March, my teammate, and friend, Haley, and I were asked to perform our Miss Florida and Miss Michigan talent routines at the University of Alabama's Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon raises funds for Children's Miracle Network, and Children's of Alabama, a CMN hospital. It was wonderful to be able to take part in such a wonderful event and raise money for a great cause. What is so special about CMN hospitals is that Children's Miracle Network is the Miss America Organization's national platform. Being that I am involved with the organization (as Miss Fort Lauderdale 2013) it was great to be able to participate in this event to help raise funds for CMN.
I have become involved with several different organizations this year and was able to make several different appearances as a Crimsonette. In January, I attended the University of Alabama Best Buddies National Championship Celebration, and invited my friend, Morgan, who is also a Crimsonette to attend. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Morgan and I wore our costumes to take pictures with the buddies, signed posters, and even taught a few baton twirling moves. One of my good friends that I met at the event, Ryan, invited me to attend his Special Olympics Basketball game. He was such a great basketball player! When I attended the next Best Buddies event, several of them told me they still had the posters we gave them hanging up in their rooms. I am so thankful for the friendships I was able to make through this organization. It was so awesome to celebrate the Crimson Tide's 15th National Championship with my awesome new friends. Can't wait to celebrate 16 National Championships with them next year!
In February, I had the opportunity to visit Children's of Alabama Hospital with the Austin Shepherd Foundation. The Austin Shepherd Foundation makes monthly visits to Children's of Alabama Hospital with football players who are interested in supporting the foundation to visit with sick children and their families. They hand out goodie bags that are provided by the foundation, sign autographs, and take pictures with the patients and the patient's families. I visited the Hospital with my friend, and Crimsonette teammate, Abbey, as well as Vinnie Sunseri, Phillip Ely, and Ryan Kelley, who are Crimson Tide football players. This was such an incredible experience, and I can't wait to make more visits with this amazing foundation. In March, my teammate, and friend, Haley, and I were asked to perform our Miss Florida and Miss Michigan talent routines at the University of Alabama's Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon raises funds for Children's Miracle Network, and Children's of Alabama, a CMN hospital. It was wonderful to be able to take part in such a wonderful event and raise money for a great cause. What is so special about CMN hospitals is that Children's Miracle Network is the Miss America Organization's national platform. Being that I am involved with the organization (as Miss Fort Lauderdale 2013) it was great to be able to participate in this event to help raise funds for CMN.
Teaching my Best Buddies some twirling moves :)
Cheering on my awesome friend Ryan at the Tuscaloosa Special Olympics Basketball Game! Go #42!
Crimsonette Morgan Moore, and I love our best buddies!
Perforimg at University of Alabama's Dance Marathon with Crimsonette Haley Williams to benefit Chidlren's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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