Miss Minnesota is a little over 4 weeks away! I can't believe it! I'm sure everyone is working on their final preparations just as I am:) My talent for the pageant will be a fun jazz piece on trombone and I cannot wait to perform it for everyone! My wardrobe is complete as well, just making the last few alterations.
My platform, The Forgotten Generation: Connecting Youth and the Elderly, is something I am very passionate about. My initial interest in this area came from when I was in high school. I worked at a nursing home and saw the impact that one single person can have on an elderly person who does not have many family or friends to visit. I currently am attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and have been motivated to move my volunteering from Waseca along to St. Paul as well. From seeing all of the smiling faces from the elderly that are being cared for to seeing how excited the children are to hear a story or make an art project for someone has been tremendous!
I have personally benefited from my participation in more ways than I could have ever imagined. It has empowered me to volunteer in my community in St. Paul, it has shown me that I can have great support from my community for something I am so passionate about, and most importantly it has shown me that a little time and a caring heart can change someone's life. With my platform I have been able to benefit by seeing people's opinions on the issue change as well as seeing how grateful the elderly are to have someone to visit. Everyone, including myself, the volunteers, and the elderly benefit in the end.
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