Queen For a Day!

Today was so amazing!!!

Breanna was crowned "Queen for A Day"!!

Breanna is a 6 year old beautiful girl.

Both Liz and I were so touched by this event;

maybe because she was beyond thankful for everything in life.

It really makes one think, and hopefully give thanks for all the blessings that

we so often forget or neglect in life.

Elisabeth Crawford

Miss Michigan USA 2008!!

The i Group Modeling Agency Party.
I had so much fun at the Christmas Party for the i Group.
Liz and I both met so many wonderful new people.



Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA 2008!!!

Hello!!

I represented The i Group at the the MDA, I had the honor and pleasure of participating in MDA's Southfield II Lock Up to help "Jerry's Kids". The Money Raised was done on my very own web page.
The MDA serves people in our community with neuromuscular disease by providing clinics, support groups, assistance with the purchase and repair of wheelchairs, braces and communication devices, and summer camp for children. The MDA also funds research for some 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages.



Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA 2008!!!

Miss Ohio USA/Teen!!!

This weekend has been quite exciting; the Miss Ohio USA and Miss Ohio Teen USA final Night is Today.

Both My sister Queen Liz, AKA Red and I are so excited to see who is crowned.

Benefiting The Arc Of Livingston

The Fourteenth Annual Celebrity Holiday Fashion Show!!

The Arc of Livingston is an agency that advocates for persons with developmental disabilities.

I had so much fun, my date for the night was Chris. Chris has been part of this event for over eight years. I also met so many amazing people.

On another note, tomorrow is Miss Ohio USA and I want to wish all the girls the best of Luck!!

Elisabeth Jean Crawford!!

Miss Michigan USA 2008

Thanks-Giving!!!

This is the time of year to reflect and count all your blessings; I have so much to be thankful for...
What I count to be the biggest blessings in my life are intangible and very deep in my heart.
I spent today with my family.
Last night was very exciting; The Hobble Gobble Black Tie Event. A charity for the parade in Detroit.
I met so many Wonderful people.
This is an event like no other, on one side you have clowns and different characters and on the other, you have a very formal dinner.



Thank you,

Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA 2008

Tailgate for the BIG GAME:

University of Michigan V. Michigan State..

This is one of the biggest events of the year, in my opinion that is.

It was 25 degrees outside. I was on the radio again with Mike and Stephanie, simply the

Best Dj's on the Radio... I hope to do more events like this.

Elisabeth Crawford

Miss Michigan USA 2008!!

Hello!!
Today was my photo-shoot with Tim Priest in Grand Rapids.
As you can see from the pictures we were roaming the streets and yes it was really cold outside.
It was a lot of fun. I can't wait to see the results and all the pictures, it was an all day
photo-shoot.


Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA 2008!!

Komen Community Challenge!!

This month is Breast Cancer awareness month.

I attended the Susan G. Komen Foundation, "Close The Gap-Community Challenge.

There was so many interesting people there, survivors and also individuals fighting cancer.

So many different stories; its astounding to think that 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime. Its almost scary to think your mother, sister, friend or neighbor will have breast cancer, maybe even you. The good thing is that events like this teach us that its in our hands to make a difference; we can educate ourselves and teach others the importance of cancer prevention. I plan on being an ambassador for Cancer Awareness. Lets all take part in making a difference.

Today will be the start of something good!!

Elisabeth Crawford

Miss Michigan USA 2008!

2007 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

Today I was so touched by a sweet little girl that reminded me of myself when I was younger.

She was a premature baby, with so much talent that was helped by the March of Dimes.

Macy is nine and has the voice of a 25 year old who can sing like Alicia Keys.. Wow, I was blown away. This event raises the money to help those in financial need, that can't afford medical help. March of Dimes helps save babies from premature birth. Babies who survive could be disabled for life. Premature birth threatens more than half a million babies every year. It's a national health crisis that must be stopped.

Best Wishes

Elisabeth Crawford

Miss Michigan USA 2008!!

On The Radio!!

Radio-Thon!!! Karmanos Cancer Institute

Hello!!

Today was an amazing day. I volunteered for The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.

We worked with WDVD 96.3 to help raise over forty five thousand dollars!! The money will go to fund research for Breast Cancer. They also interviewed me on the Radio. One thing you do learn when doing these events is that volunteers are needed and make all the difference.

With all My Love

Elisabeh Crawford

Miss Michigan USA

Weekend of Miss Michigan USA 2008

I wanted to share my experience while going to Miss Michigan USA.

The one thing I took with me while preparing is understanding that its only three days.

I arrived Thursday morning.

My family took me to the hotel to drop off my luggage. It felt like I was moving in, as I had so much luggage.

All the contestants were lining up to go to rehearsal at the theater. I knew a few girls from the previous year, but over all there was a lot of new girls. I met so many amazing women that weekend. It was finally here; we started the dance pattern. I have never been a really good dancer, but have fun trying to learn new things. That night we had a dinner party to go to. The Miss Michigan USA organization did several presentations. Kelly and Melissa gave some words of encouragement to the girls. 

My thoughts, "It's the second day of competition, and today is the day that really matters." Another day of dancing and walking all day. Kent did an amazing job at helping all the contestants look their best. Friday nights competition went by in a flash. Saturday morning was interviews. This is what I take the most serious. I woke up three hours before my interview to gather my thoughts. The interview went so fast. They asked me a little about everything from immigration to why should I be Miss USA.

After the Interview I left to go eat lunch with my family.

My family dropped me off at the theater. It was finally here, the big night. All I knew was if I didn't make the top 15, it was OK because I gave it all and had no regrets. We had about five hours to get ready. 

They announced the Winner, Elizabeth Hawthorne for the Teen portion. 

After the Miss Michigan Teen USA was over we went out for our last dance practice.

It's here, Miss Michigan USA final night. We lined up and started the dance. Rob starts by saying "this is our top 15".. First: East Michigan, Elisabeth Crawford, I thought "OH wow, first one out. I set the tone and I better know the patter". It flew by so fast, I had less than two minutes to get dressed and on stage. Calling of the top five was next. They called four girls and I thought, "OH no, they aren't going to call me". They Called me last.. It was so surreal. We answered the questions and went back off stage. They gave the special awards when I was in the back of the stage.. Kent calls my name, "Elisabeth Run, we need you". I ran on stage, as they announced that I was voted Miss Congeniality. Wow, this to me is the biggest honor, because the contestants who get to know you over the course of the three days vote for you. I didn't expect this award, but I'm so thankful and it means a lot to me. Soon after this they called out the top five; and runners up. As they called fourth runner up, third runner up, second runner up, and finally I was standing next to Hannah Lynn, an amazing, beautiful woman who I thought was surely going to win. I thought "Well, I have got First-runner-up twice before... So I knew this feeling very well. Rob said "the First runner up is Hannah Lynn from Jackson.. and the winner is East Michigan-Elisabeth Crawford. If you could only see my face. It felt like a little bit of every emotion you can imagine. There is no words to describe for this moment. I had been standing so close to this before, but it never had happened all the way. Right after winning Miss Michigan USA, I went downstairs to the Coronation Ball. I gave a speech and thanked a few people. In reality there's so many people to thank I can't even begin to put all the people in a speech. I met Melissa personally for the first time while at the Coronation Ball. I'm so thankful that I have such a wonderful, family oriented director.

Elisabeth Crawford

Miss Michigan USA

Hello everyone!

I am so thrilled to be your Miss Michigan USA 2008.
I would just like to share with you a little about my life for those of you that may not know me personally.

I was born in Veracruz, Mexico. My parents were Missionaries. My family worked with impoverished families. At the age of thirteen my family and I moved to the United States - specifically
South Texas.

I started a journey at the age of eighteen that transformed my life into the woman that I am today; this journey took me seven years but now at twenty five I have reached one of my goals in life.

I’ve always been a competitive person all my life, in school sports or while in my first year of college where I was elected Vice President of the student government association. I always pushed myself to the limit or better said my limit.

I lost my Mother to cancer while I was attending my second year of college at Texas A&M Kingsville. Shortly after that I started a non-profit cancer awareness organization; Active for Life On Cancer.

While attending Texas A&M Kingsville from 2003 – 2005 I studied Mass Communications and Political Science.

In 2005 I decided to move to Michigan so I would be closer to my family and friends. I’m employed by a video production company called Pask Video Productions, Inc. where I’m responsible for producing and directing all types of videos. I love it, I’m able to be creative with this job. I’m also employed by the Acura automobile company as a spokesperson and product specialist. My third job is something that brings a lot of joy to my life; volunteering with cancer patients.

With All My Love
Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA 2008