Mrs. World Reunion in Vegas and The Miss Arizona USA Pageant in Phoenix!

It was a pleasure to reunite with my dear friends from the 2007 Mrs. World Pageant!  Thanks to Mai (Canada), Sibylle (Switzerland), Misbah (Pakistan), and friends Tammy, Michelle, Liz, and Edrinna for making our Vegas Reunion so memorable and special! 

 

It was wonderful to see Alison, Rosalie, and Annette at the Miss Arizona USA Pageant in Phoenix.  Congratulations Alicia Blanco Miss Arizona USA and Whitney Nelson Miss Arizona Teen USA!  I’m so proud of the beautiful ladies I coached Rachelle Gurule (2nd runner-up), Courtney Rokowski, Josie Larger, and Raquel Higgins.  Looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events! 

My First Runway Fashion Show with Ford Modeling!

Modeling in the Ford Exclusive Wearable Artwalk show at Scottsdale Fashion Week!

Carrillo Tamale Fundraiser, Women of Dedication Awards Tea, and Tucson Sunrise Rotary Club

It was a pleasure to help my friend and co-worker Aracely Perez, her daughters, and students with their tamale event at Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School to help raise funds for computers.  Principal Ruben Diaz has wonderful leadership qualities, which has created teamwork and dedication from his staff.  Students at Carrillo gain confidence, self esteem, and excel beyond parents expectations. The school strives to get their parents involved  in several of activities and fundraiser events geared towards making Carrillo a better place. Carrillo continues to strive to keep test scores and standardized expectations from the district and state above average. Thank you for inviting me to your successful event. 

 

It was a great honor to receive a “Woman of Dedication Award” at the Salvation Army’s Women of Dedication Awards Tea event at the Chantilly Tea Room. My husband Thomas, my mom Lorraine, and I enjoyed the delicious tea and crumpets!  Thank you to my friend Tamara McElwee for presenting the awards to me, Chita, Gina Murphy-Darling, Heather Robinson, Jan Robinson, Kathleen LaRose, Linda Solomon, Slivy Edmunds Cotton, and Susie Dupnik. The Salvation Army has a 143 year history of mission-driven service throughout the world and has been a source of faith, education, and support for millions of people.

 

Thank you to Dad and his friend Dave Barber for inviting me to speak at the Tucson Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arizona Inn.  I had the opportunity to share my Mrs. America and Mrs. World experiences and promote my platforms Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and The National Anthem Project.   

 

Love,

Diane

Good Morning Vietnam television show!

Thank you to Thanh Mai and the staff at “Good Morning Vietnam” television show for emailing me this link of our recent interview.  It was a pleasure speaking with Mrs. Singapore and Mrs. Vietnam during our trip to Ho Chi Minh City.    

http://www.sucsongmoi.com.vn/khachmoi-giaitri/Gapgonguoinoitieng/trochuyenvoicachoahauquyba/SSMTVShow_view

More pictures on www.mrsworldvietnam.com

Love,

Diane 

 

 

Homecoming, Breast Cancer Walk, and Carol and Larry’s Visit!

My friend Alison and I had a blast watching UA & USC battle it out for Homecoming with the stands packed and overflowing with UA fans. The game was intense and leaving fans roaring at each play. GO WILDCATS!!  The next morning the owners of Maya Palace John and Susie, their incredible staff, and I had the pleasure to walk at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.  There were over 8,500 participants and projected to raise over $250,000 by the end of this year for breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment.  Thank you so much to the community for supporting the American Cancer Society!  That afternoon we enjoyed spending time with Aunt Carol and Uncle Larry from Kentucky.  Looking forward to the Derby in May!