March of Dimes Chef Auction

November 8th was the 19th annual March of Dimes Chef Auction in Wichita Kansas. Lauren Sage and several other pageant girls were at the event volunteering. The Mission of the March of dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, infant mortality and premature birth through community services, advocacy, research and education. As a premature baby herself, Lauren Sage was honored to help with such an important event. She spent most of the evening talking to people who attended the event, asking them to purchase a March of Dimes bracelet that would allow them to participate in one of the evenings activities. Along with some of her friends they were able to sell over 150 bracelets and collect a significant amount for the event. She also enjoyed the wonderful food from 15 of Wichitas chefs! She participated in another fundraising event of the evening "Digging for Diamonds", although she ended up with only a "CZ" she loves it! What a wonderful evening spent raising funds for the March of Dimes.

Miss America visits Kansas

On November 2nd, Katie Stam Miss America 2009 came to Wichita Kansas for a lecture series hosted by Delta Gamma of WSU. Lauren Sage was asked to be a special guest. She was introduced by Brett harris of B98 FM and signed autographs along with Miss Ks. America -Becki Ronen & Miss Ks. Outstanding Teen -Chelsea Chilcott & Miss America Katie Stam following the event. What an honor!!! Lauren Sage and some of her good friends Kendra Leet and Caitlyn Webb traveled to Wichita on Monday to attend the event. There were so many other pageant friends in attendance that evening. Miss America gave a wonderful speech about the importance of community service and giving back. This is a reflection of her platform for the year and of course spoke straight to Lauren Sages heart. After the event Lauren Sage and her friends were invited to attend a private reception for Miss America at the Delta Gamma house. Thanks so much to Lauren Werhan for the invitation to be a part of this incredible night!

Alex Lemonade Stand on Halloween

Lauren Sage and her good friends Faith Tyrell and Katie Kralicek ran an Alex Lemonade Stand on Halloween! Serving Hot Chocolate instead of Lemonade! The stand was in honor of Braden Hofen who is currently in Philidelphia receiving treatment for cancer. Bradens cancer came back in August after a year of surgery, treatment and transplant. Braden has a group of folks all accross the country called Bradens Army and we were so glad to see some of them at the stand last night. The stand was a huge success! They passed out candy and treats to the trick or treaters and served up steaming starbucks hot chocolate to kids and parents who wanted to donate to the cause. A great big thank you to Debbie Tyrell for all of her help with the stand! I think this will be an annual event at the Browning house!

Walk to Defeat ALS

Saturday October 17th, the Walk to Defeat ALS, in Overland Park, Ks. ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The ALS Association symbolizes the hope of people everywhere that ALS will one day be a disease of the past! They day was a bit chilly but a large group turned out to walk! Lauren Sage ran the Jelly Bean Guessing Station! How many Jelly Beans in that jar? 2290!!! We counted! Lauren Sage even got her face painted...so pretty! It was a great day helping to support the benefit walk and making new friends!

KU Parade

Saturday October 10th, the KU Homecoming Parade. It was a chilly morning but what a great turn out! Go KU!

Lawrence Light the Night Walk

October 3rd, the Lawrence, Ks. Light the Night walk. Lauren Sage Browning, Jr. Miss United States-World and the Ks. Royalty Team gathered to walk in support, honor and memory in Lawrence. It was a chilly night but a good turn out to walk. This was the second year Lauren Sage has walked in Lawrence for LLS. Thanks to everyone who walked and donated towards this cause. The sky was filled with luminary balloons as the girls walked through downtown Lawrence.

October 3rd, the Lawrence, Ks. Light the Night walk. Lauren Sage Browning, Jr. Miss United States-World and the Ks. Royalty Team gathered to walk in support, honor and memory in Lawrence. It was a chilly night but a good turn out to walk. This was the second year Lauren Sage has walked in Lawrence for LLS. Thanks to everyone who walked and donated towards this cause. The sky was filled with luminary balloons as the girls walked through downtown Lawrence.