It was an honor to be the "Guest Speaker" at the SaddleBrooke Ladies' Niners Second Annual "Rally for a Cure" Golf Tournament and Auction. This organization raised funds for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. It was a pleasure to meet the 18 breast cancer survivors, 144 Club members, and the Committee. Thank you so much Kerry Wolfe for inviting me to speak at this wonderful event. Looking forward to seeing you at the "Race for the Cure!

- Diane

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The Phoenix Suns Charities invited the Mrs. Arizona contestants and I to volunteer at the Suns & Stars Gala on February 10, 2007 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. We enjoyed entertainment by Grammy winning musician, Seal! In addition to Seal’s performance, the 2007 Suns & Stars Gala featured a silent auction and a festive after party. Proceeds from the gala benefit Phoenix Suns Charities which works to improve the lives of Arizona youth.

- Diane

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I had an amazing day at Painted Sky Elementary School in Oro Valley, Arizona. I spoke to Mrs. Purvis's 2nd grade classroom and the PAL after-school program. The students were so excited when I asked for three volunteers to stand in the front of the classroom with me to lead the Star-Spangled Banner. Alexis, Luis, and Heather were so excited to show off their beautiful voices and help other students learn the correct words to our National Anthem. Then I explained to the students the importance of knowing American History and promoted "Character Counts." I read a short story titled "Honest Abe" from the book, "The Children's Book of Heros." Thank you so much to the Rebaza family, Mrs. Purvis, Sabrina, and Kirsta.

- Diane

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Miss Sierra Vista, Erin Nurss and I had a blast at the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Pageant luncheon fundraiser at the Outback Steakhouse. I was introduced as Miss Sierra Vista 1996 and Mrs. America 2007. Erin and I had an opportunity to meet with the guests at each table to discuss our platforms, community service, and promote our pageant organizations. Thank you so much to Angela and Helen (Directors), Mike (Manager at Outback), Catherine (Photographer), and the citizens of Sierra Vista for you tremendous support to help young women fulfill their educational dreams!

- Diane

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	Pictured with Paul Ladd, owner of Ladd Photography in Houston, Texas.
	Director of the Mrs. Arizona and Utah Pageant, Diane Ritter sits in the famous "Ladd Chair!"
	It was a pleasure to meet the owners of Regalia Apparel, Carry Oneal and David Lang.
	Having fun at the Miss America trade show in Las Vegas with a photographer from Pageantry magazine and Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap.
	Lisa Kenna, owner of Hot Strands Salon, and Carlos di Carlos, stylist, were so kind to give me hair extensions. Thank you so much!
	My favorite Miss America (1998), Kate Shindle!
	My friend Corrie Hill, Miss Arizona 2003.
	Victoria, Mrs, Nevada, Andrea, Mrs. America(06), and the future Miss America, Savannah Belle.
	(from left to right) Kelly, Miss AZ Pre-Teen; Sarah, Miss CA Junior Pre-Teen; Vannie, Miss CA Pre-Teen; and Crystal, Miss CA Pre-Teen.
	Pictured with Holly, Mrs. Minnesota.

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