Hello everyone...finally! (My dad finally gave in to the pressures of re-establishing our Internet connection! Yey!)
It's hard to believe that the big moment we have been waiting for is only two weeks away! I've had almost a full year to prepare for Miss Minnesota since I was given the title of Miss Marshall County, but it seems as if I were crowned only yesterday! I'm excited for pageant week's fun schedule and to catch up with each of the other 14 talented ladies I had the opportunity to meet at the contestant forum.
It has been quite an honor representing my county as this past year's local titleholder. Parades, special appearances, and promotions of my platform have kept my schedule as busy as ever. I also just completed my first year at University of Minnesota, Duluth, where I am on my way to attaining a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. My career ambition is to become a speech-language pathologist specialized in a hospital setting.
My platform, "Give the Gift of a Lifetime--Make the Decision to Become an Organ & Tissue Donor," is a true passion of mine. With the realization that there are nearly 97,000 people on the national waiting list for a transplant, there is great need for more organ/tissue donors. By spreading donation awareness through education and by eliminating common misconceptions, my goal is to at least open the doors for others to the option of becoming a registered organ donor. One individual can help save or improve the lives of up to 5o people. Giving life to others is the greatest gift one can give.My talent piece for the competition is a tap dance. This is the one reason I'm sure my parents will be thankful when the pageant is over. They won't have to put up with my "click-clicks" sounding through the entire house as I practice in the basement!
I wish all the other contestants the best of luck as the finishing touches of pageant preparation are put into place. It's going to be a great week! Who's excited for the Twins game?! Take care!
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