Mrs. Springfield USOA 2021. Be the change, be a volunteer has been a lifelong passion of mine . Having been born an orphan back in the 60’s, I went through foster care as well as the adoption process here in the United States. Though I felt as an outsider looking in most of my life since I was placed with a family who had biologically born children in the family, I nevertheless, feel blessed that I had a roof over my head and food to eat. Having a family of my own is of high importance to me. Being able to overcome the diagnosis of infertility due to cancer cells within my reproductive organs, my husband Bruce and I were ecstatic to welcome the birth of our daughter in 2006. Feeling as if my life is bountiful I give back to others by serving as a volunteer for numerous organizations and helping orphans in need. We have personally provided and delivered care packages and supplies to orphans in Mexico and Africa. I feel that providing personal attention in the form of a party for the orphans is integral to providing hope for children to see that others do care. I am thrilled to be married to the man of my dreams, a mother to my miracle child and the referee to our two black labs.

Mush, Mush I say!

 Mushing, a sport near and dear to my family. What started off as an elementary school project for my daughter Tiff years ago, has turned into a passion, a sponsorship and a lifetime of memories with my newest family member.  Ryan Redington. I challenge you to Google the name Redington...you will see that his grandfather is the ORIGINATOR of the Iditarod, the 1000 mile dog sled race from Anchorage to Nome. He's taught me how to mush and I even drive the "tag" sled for him in the opening ceremony of the Iditarod every year in March. (during the 12 mile opening ceremony, mushers have a "rider" in their sled and for safety, must have a second musher to help, that's me!) We became instant friends upon first meeting and we along with our company AFS began sponsoring Redingon Mushing.  Now we consider him "family". Sadly, I don't get to see him again until later this winter at another dog sled race. (I included a photo of us mushing in the Iditarod ceremony too)



Mush on!

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