High School Sparrow Assembly!

I am pictured here with a Sparrow Child and his Family at a high school introduction
assembly. It is very emotional for the family and students when a Sparrow Child is presented to the whole student body. At the end of an assembly we ask the the students to stand if they are willing to help this child. I've never seen a student not stand and more likely than not, there is not a dry eye in the house (yes, that includes the jocks!). 3,000 kids stood in support of this child and the school raised over $30,000 in just a few short weeks to help with his cancer treatment.

We are inspiring a new generation of youth who give back to their communities all while helping children in need. I am so honored to work with this organization.

Lovely Little Queens Pose For Photo With Mrs. Western States!

A lovely photo at a local parade with the National American Miss Oregon State Queens!

Relay For Life!

Walking in the Sheridan Parade to support Relay for Life! The sun was no where to be seen all day, but the moment the parade started the sun came out in force!

Sparrow Clubs USA Introduces Our New Executive Director~ Steve Mezich!

I enjoyed seeing Steve Mezich once again at a Sparrow Clubs School Assembly. I first met him in the fall of 2007 in Seattle, WA at a Sparrow fund raiser. Steve has been involved with Sparrow Clubs since it's inception and has been on the National Board of Directors since the Sparrow Clubs formation. He has recently been appointment as Executive Director and also holds the job of Co-President.

An interesting fact is that he was the principle at the school Jeff Leeland, Sparrow Clubs Founder, worked when Jeff's son was diagnosed with Cancer and the community raised over $227,000 to pay for treatment for baby Michael. I encourage everyone to read the Sparrow Clubs Story at: www.sparrowclubs.org



Steve is a kind and compassionate man who cares deeply about helping children in medical crisis and loves to inspire healthy children to help those sick kids. I'm excited he has stepped into his new position and wish him all the best as he works to move Sparrow Clubs forward from 600 clubs across the country to thousands in every state and internationally!

Upcoming Sparrow Club and American Cancer Society Events!

Please join me for the upcoming events:

SPARROW CLUBS USA: Luke Mezich Memorial Fund Raising Event
Ellensburg, WA
June 18, 19 & 20

Moriah McNeil Memorial Celebrity Golf Classic
July 9th

RELAY FOR LIFE: June 12th Hillsboro
June 18th Salem
June 25th Wilsonville
June 26th Oregon City
July 10th Lake Oswego

Kids Will Do Heroic Things~When Given Heroic Things To Do!

An 8th grade student shares with her school's student body, how working to help others through Sparrow Clubs USA has made her a better person (a hero in fact)!


















Kim, a Sparrow child, with her supportive family being introduced to the kids.

Sparrow Clubs USA

Audrey~ another Sparrow Child! She has almost completed her cancer treatments! A big thank you to Laura Q. teacher and Sparrow Club coordinator for the school.

Sparrow Clubs USA School Assembly

With Ethan our Sparrow!



An 8th grade
student sharing in front of his whole school how helping others has changed his life for the better!

The school choir performs to open the ceremonies! Wow! Can they sing!

It was a pleasure to have Dr. Nancy Wilson, a National Board member, make the long journey to be part of our Ceremonies!