Mrs. American Renaissance 2014 – Erica Roquemore made an appearance on October 12 at the Atlanta Merrell Down & Dirty Obstacle Race. At this race she volunteered at the Operation Gratitude tent and was responsible for recruiting people to write letters to our deployed troops and veterans, selling merchandise, and manning the rock climbing wall. As a military spouse (her husband serves as a pilot with the South Carolina National Guard) supporting our great nations brave soldiers is a cause that is very near and dear to Erica’s heart. Operation Gratitude is a non-profit organization that annually sends 150,000+ care packages filled with snacks, entertainment, hygiene and hand-made items, plus personal letters of appreciation to deployed troops, veterans, wounded warriors and caregivers. It was truly an honor for Erica to donate her time to this wonderful organization. Wearing her crown and sash at this event allowed Erica to interact on a more personal level with many younger kids. Younger children would approach the tent to ask her about her crown and would end up writing a letter or drawing a picture for a deployed soldier. Erica knows that soldiers will smile and feel closer to home when they receive a hand written letter or picture from a child and grateful citizens. https://www.operationgratitude.com/#

Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2014 - Anna Hiatt, made an appearance at Cascade Healthcare in Everett, WA, giving a seminar on "Life's Simple 7," the seven simple health practices the American Heart Association recommends everyone do to improve overall heath. The seven steps include being active 30 minutes a day, monitoring blood pressure and blood glucose, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, avoid smoking, and watching your cholesterol. The residents who attended the seminar were able to discuss their own health barriers and victories, and enjoy fellowship with each other over a healthy snack at the end of the visit. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=3

Ms. Woman American Renaissance 2014 - Carissa Daniels' hometown paper did a great announcement after she won the Woman's division national title!

On Saturday, October 18, Mrs. American Renaissance 2014 – Erica RoquemoreI was asked to serve as a judge for the Around the World pageant. This competition was very unique because it was a mother-daughter pageant. Contestants competed in talent, beauty, and on stage question as a team. This pageant was also filmed as a pilot for a new TLC reality show. This was a very exciting opportunity and Erica was very honored to be ask to participate. Mrs. Universe 2014 Sabrina Pinion, also served as a judge for this pageant. It was great meeting a fellow Mrs. Pageant queen and discussing their perspective pageant systems. Erica is so honored to be Mrs. American Renaissance and very thankful for the opportunities that the crown is creating for her.

Ms. Classic American Renaissance 2014 – Sandra Browning recently attended the Las Vegas Renaissance Festival. She spent time with the queen of the fair and the king who happens to be Las Vegas local news reporter, Nate Tannenbaum. Sandra is also pictured with Bohemian girls. There was a Bagpipe group, Pirates among many of the sights to see at the festival

One of the benefits of winning Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2014 is being able to choose the charity which will benefit from the next year’s Spirit money. As Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2014, Anna Hiatt has chosen the Brandon’s Goal Foundation, a foundation that supports research for childhood cancer, patient services, family support, and raising awareness of childhood cancer at all levels. http://www.brandonsgoalfoundation.org/home.html Anna volunteers at “Finding Treasures for a Cure,” a donation center where people can contribute financially to Brandon’s Goal by either donating sellable items, or by stopping by and shopping! If you are in the Lynnwood, WA area, Anna would love to have you stop by and see (and possibly buy) some of the fun items in the store!

As a nurse and Safety Committee Chairman for Providence Hospice of Seattle, public health and safety are a big part of the life of Anna Hiatt - Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2014. Seen here at the Shoreline “Zombie Preparedness and Family Safety Fair,” Anna welcomed families who had the opportunity to stop by the Shoreline City Hall and learn about disaster preparedness, water and fire safety, pet safety, and how to prepare for the coming winter months. Families were also able to view demonstrations of Shoreline EMS rescue and see the inside of a Disaster Control Center. And there might have been a few zombies hanging around!