Miss Diamond Lakes: National Pancake Day Benefitting CMN

Special Thanks to Jaison Sterling with Sterling Imageworks (first 2 photos) and Danny Barger of You've Got The Look Photography (last photo) for the pictures used in the header. They do an amazing job of capturing these moments! I am a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. I own The Studio By Lauren, a dance studio located in Conway, and I also have my own business custom painting toms, which have been picked up by a few stores in Arkansas. I have 3 older brothers who are all married. I have 6 precious nephews. My parents have raised me to trust in God for everything. I admire my parents and the Christian foundation they have brought me up in.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

National Pancake Day Benefitting CMN

The National Pancake Day celebration began in 2006. Since then IHOP has raised more than $10 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. On February 5, 2013, guests from around the country celebrated National Pancake Day at IHOP and enjoyed a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests were asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

I was honored to volunteer at the IHOP in Conway along with several other local titleholders. Many people came out to support Children's Miracle Network and it was great to see all the smiling faces that donated. I enjoyed greeting the customers, hanging donation balloons, and visiting with the tables while giving them more information about CMN. I had a great time and can not wait to work the event again next year!

And of course I had to have my picture made with the "I'm a fan of UCA" sticker! :)

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