Miss NJ Teen USA Pageant Entry Fees

Thank you for taking the time to consider my request for sponsorship. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Caitlin Ziegler, I am 17 years old from Pine Beach, NJ. I am currently a Junior at the Performing Arts Academy in Lakehurst, NJ majoring in singing. I believe I may be among the first contestants to have a rare and progressive skin condition called Vitiligo, which I was diagnosed with at the age of 13 years old. For those who don't know what that is Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color (Melanin) in blotches throughout the skin over any part of the body, in which there is no cure. Although I have overcome the crippling blow to my self esteem and have built up a steadfast confidence despite my condition, I want to take this opportunity to set a positive example for all people suffering with this disease. I want to be a role model for them and let them know that it's okay to love yourself and the skin your in no matter what the situation and that in time it does get better. The Miss New Jersey Teen USA Pageant scholarship program celebrates the accomplishments of young women throughout the United States and will be held over the weekend of October 13-15th at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, NJ. If I am chosen as Miss New Jersey Teen USA I will receive a scholarship to help me continue my education, as well as advance to the Nationally televised Miss New Jersey USA Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total Sponsorship fee is $1,195 which covers all of my expenses over the pageant weekend. It helps to pay for administrative and performance expenses, advertising, food, lodging etc. I sincerly hope you will join me in celebrating this incredible honor.