Mrs. American Renaissance 2012 – Bethany Norman participated in the “Color Me Rad Race” on September 29th. The event was held in DenverColorado to benefit the YMCA! During the race colors are thrown on you so that by the end of the race you are full of color. An extremely fun race for a good cause!! It was also Bethany’s first official 5k!!

The American Renaissance Pageant had their place in the 2012 Okra Strut Parade...who doesn't love fried okra? Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2012 - Jackie Thompson has sure eaten her share!

American Renaissance Princess Queen 2012 – Grace Egelstad attended the “Making Strides for Breast Cancer” walk in Everett, Washington.

Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen-Sheila Klein made a recent trip to Boston. While she was walking down the street she encountered the local fire department bagpipe band playing at a local bar. Sheila is featured in this photo with one of the local fireman because she loves a man in a kilt!

Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen-Sheila Klein backstage at the 30th Anniversary of the Ms. Mature Irving Pageant, Friday, October 5, 2012. Sheila performed with her friend, Sarah both part of the Dallas Tap Dazzlers as part of the entertainment while the judges tabulated the scores. They performed with Vivian (who is 91-years-olds and on roller skates and is a former Ms. Texas Senior America).

On September 22 the Business and Professional Women of St. Petersburg/Pinellas held a Cash Mob at the CASA Thrift Store. Cynthia Gramberg - Ms. Classic American Renaissance 2013 is the President of the Business and Professional Women St. Petersburg/Pinellas. CASA (Community Actions Stops Abuse) is an organization that helps individuals of Domestic Violence providing refuge, crisis intervention and advocacy. The thrift store gathers items to be sold. The participants receive gift certificates that they can use to shop for what they need. 100% of the proceeds from the sales go to fund CASA. All BPW members found items to purchase. Cynthia found a great pair of shoes to wear at her appearances!!!

Ms. Classic American Renaissance 2012 - Cynthia Gramberg attended the “Love the Dress” a benefit for the Pinellas Pace Center for Girls on September 21. Gowns and Cocktail dresses were donated from the community to sell at the event. A fashion show was also part of the event. Cynthia has been a supporter of Pace teaching classes at the school and holding benefits at her salon. Pace is a school that helps at risk girls get back on track with school and social issues. Cynthia is pictured with Executive Director, Sally Zeh (right) and Director of Development Lynn Hoy (left)