The United States of America's Pageant is my first pageant. I joined the pageant for a few reasons.  The first was to show my children to step outside their comfort zones and get involved in their community. My children and I would volunteer at many events and we created fundraisers of our own. I created and hosted two events over the last year called “Photo Frenzys”. A photo frenzy is a walk through photography event. Friends and families can walk around the hall working with multiple photographers for one low price. The proceeds go towards the fight against heart disease. Which leads me to my platform. 
My platform is the American Heart Association. I have a large family. A family that has been greatly affected by heart disease. It is important to me to teach awareness of heart health and help fight heart disease with preventative care, ie. exercise and eat healthy. The Photo Frenzys successfully raised over five hundred dollars towards the fight.
Another project I started last year was “Coupons from Cupid”. I would use bottle donations and coupons to buy bulk items for local shelters. This project brings me great joy. I look forward to continuing to support my community.
Through the experiences and new friendships, The United States of America's Pageant has empowered me to be the woman I have always wanted to be. I promise to always inspire those around me to be positive and patient, through example. I promise to empower each individual to be the best person they can be. I promise to uplift the communities in which I live and the communities throughout our great nation.