PurpleStride Iowa 2013

Once again, Captured by Dani was honored to photograph the PurpleStride Iowa 2013.  Thank you to the Des Moines Affilitate and its volunteers for always making it an awesome event.  You guys are remarkable!

Did you know?

• An estimated 45,220 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and over 38,460 will die from the disease. 
• Pancreatic cancer is one of the few cancers for which survival has not improved substantially over nearly 40 years. 
• Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. 
• Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. 94% of pancreatic cancer patients will die within five years of diagnosis – only 6% will survive more than five years. 74% of patients die within the first year of diagnosis. 
• The average life expectancy after diagnosis with metastatic disease is just three to six months.

These are just 5 of the reasons why I donate my services every year to this cause. I truly hope this is as close to pancreatic cancer as I'll ever get.



Lastly,  I can't thank enough Sandy Morris & Lauren Wilson.  Without Sandy photographing the teams and Lauren assisting me with every thing else, I couldn't do it without them.  Together, we were able to Capture these Moments to Last Beyond a Lifetime.

Carlisle's own Homecoming Queen

This spring, I had the honor of photographing Royalty!  Yep, you heard me, ROYALTY!

Drum                                Roll                              Please

Let me introduce you to

Carlisle High School

Class of 2013's Homecoming Queen

Lauren Lee

 

Her family couldn't be more prouder or can they???  She has been invited to be a part of this years Liberty Bowl in Memphis Tennessee on December 31st! When I talked to her parents, David and Lisa Lee last night, you could sure hear the pride in her fathers voice as he spoke about it.  The funniest part was him saying, "Now we've got to buy another dress!"

Here is what he sent out to his co-workers:

In 2012 Lauren Lee’s classmates selected Lauren to be on the “Homecoming Queens Court” for Carlisle. The rest of her High School classes ( 9 thru 11 ) then voted to make Lauren the “2012 Homecoming Queen”. As a Homecoming Queen Lauren’s name was forwarded by Carlisle High School to “Americas Homecoming Queen” Inc..  They pool Queen’s names from all fifty States. The AHQ then went through a selection criteria along with the “Liberty Bowl” to invite Queens to come down to the Memphis Tennessee “Liberty Bowl College Football Game”. It is not a pageant, it is just a celebration for the accomplishments that each Queen has already performed in High School. Seventy-seven Queens were  selected in 2011 to participate. Lauren was invited this year 2012 to be an “AutoZone Liberty Bowl Queen”. As a Queen she will wear her crown from Carlisle High School, receive a sash with “IOWA” printed on it, visit St. Jude Children’s Hospital, ride on a float in the “Liberty Bowl Parade”, participate in pre-game activities, be escorted onto the field by the National Guard, and participate in the Bowl Game half-time entertainment along with St. Jude children. Iowa State is playing against Tulsa, and the “Liberty Bowl Parade/Game” will be broadcasted on ESPN.

Watch us on ESPN on December 31st, and Go Cyclones……..

Congratulations Lauren.  What an honor.  

Thank you for letting me be a small part of your senior year!

9 Months Ago

Was my last post.  WOW time flies when you have so many irons in the fire.  This year has been a great year for Captured by Dani.  My photography business is really starting to take off.  I so am thankful for all the opportunities that have been presented and for those who believe in me, especially my husband.  Thank you, Raymond for being by my side and for supporting my crazy adventures.

Hopefully 2013 I can keep up with all this Facebooking, Blogging, Tweeting or any other social media platform. Until then, Here's a glimpse into my family "In Focus" this past year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!

Titanic Dinner - A Carlisle Area Historical Society Event

Last night was the Titanic Dinner at the Historical Randleman House.  22 First Class Guests were in attendance in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic.




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