Miss California

Brittany Hogan

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
In the fall of 2004 I set out with my brother and a group of friends to summit Mt. Whitney... 24-hours-or-bust. We left at 2 AM, reached the peak at 2 PM and by 4 PM were doing a victory dance at the base. As if the demand of the 15,000-feet height and time to complete the climb were not challenging enough - this was also my debut mountain hiking experience.

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
High School: San Pasqual High School; Year Completed: 2003
College: Palomar Community College; Area of Study: Political Science and Mass Communications; Year Completed: 2005; Degree: Will transfer to UCLA to double-major in Mass Comm and Poli Scieince.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Volunteer - organizer of fundraisers and participant in walks and events to raise financial support and awareness of breast cancer. Active since 2001.
Character Counts! Spokeswoman and Volunteer - events have included participating in meetings to brainstorm ways to increase character education and enforcement in schools; visiting with students and teachers at elementary schools to encourage character development through reading and conversing; guest speaking at forums provided for teachers and business owners to learn and successfully implement the framework of Character Counts. Active since September 2004.
Invisible Children Organization - network volunteer to get the word out about the children victims of the Ugandan war. Initiate documentary screenings and raise financial support needed to build a refuge in Uganda and see in end to this 18-year atrocity. Active since October 2004.
Operation Blessings "Supper Bowl" - volunteered food assembly and distribution in large-scale 15-hour San Diego event, 2004. Becky's House Volunteer - funds raised through local events build 18-month transitional safe homes for domestic violence victims and their families. Active since 2001.
Children's Hospital Volunteer - worked much of everything from "hot-dog-huts" to upscale galas to raise monetary support for the San Diego chapter. Active since 2001.
Make-A-Wish - volunteer to raise funds necessary to grant children with life-threatening medical conditions their wishes. Active since 2001.
Interfaith Community Services - volunteer at large-scale gala fundraiser events. Interfaith rebuilds lives and community through programs that enable families and individuals to move from dependence and dysfunction to healthy and successful lifestyles.
Serenity House - volunteer at local charity events to benefit the San Diego-based organization that provides former substance-dependent women with the necessary skills and tools to rebuild their lives and be productive in their community. Active since 2001.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
World traveler as an ambassador of causes I have passion for, beginning with the duties of MISS UNIVERSE 2005.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
While working at Disneyland as "Belle," "Beast" and I were introduced to a young girl on her Make-A-Wish trip. She was suffering stage four Neuroblastoma with a 30% chance to live. I was able to get her contact information and remained in touch with her as "Belle" throughout her treatment and uphill battle. She is in remission now and has told me that lying in bed at the hospital, waiting for "'Belle's' next phone call gave me hope to keep on living." To touch another's life so deeply is a reward unmatched.

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Debating, discussing current events; Family and friends time!; Health and Fitness - including Kickboxing!; Meeting new people; Reading; Running on the beach; Scrapbooking; School/Learning ;Spontaneous activities; Sushi creating and feasting with my sister.

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