Detroit Auto Show Preview Charity 2008

On Friday night, January 18th, I attended the Charity Preview Gala at the Detroit Auto Show! What a wonderful opportunity to be a part of an event that raises money for several Children's charities. On this one night over $6M was raised for children across Michigan.

It is usually my mom that chaparones me to any appearances that I make, but this one was especially reserved for my dad! He looked so sharp in his tux and I think he really enjoyed this special night with me! I had been looking forward to this night ever since the night I was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2008 (I never get tired of saying that!)

I had several photo opportunities and a few interviews as well. It was wonderful to see Governor Jennifer Granholm again! I had presented her with the "Pearls of Strength" bracelet on behalf of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (my personal platform) last March when I was Michigan Jr. Teen National American Miss 2006! I was thrilled that she remembered me as 'the girl who gave her the pearls'!!

The Auto Show was full of politicians and not so many Hollywood celebrities this year. I was hoping to meet Kid Rock, who attended last year, but since he lives here in my hometown of Clarkston, I hope to run into him someday around town!

The cars were fabulous and my all time favorites are the Chevy Corvettes! My dad owns one and, yes, I have driven it too and very fast (just don't tell him!!) I even had my photo taken in the new 2009 Corvette on Friday night!

This was my third time to attend an Auto Show in Detroit, but because I was stopped so many times on Friday night, for photos and interviews, I felt bad for my dad because we didn't get to really see the cars this year so we went back to the show on Saturday afternoon and spent about 3.5 hours getting a good look at all of them. I love cars and I had a great time checking them out with my dad!

It was also very nice to be a part of something so fun and special that helped raise funds for children's charities!