Help Janae Become Miss Washington
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In 7 weeks I will have the opportunity to compete in the Miss Washington pageant. The Miss Washington pageant is the preliminary for Miss USA which is a FOX televised event and I need your support! If you're imagining Toddlers and Tiaras, DONT. This pageant is intended to stress good morals, values, hard work and the importance of communication and positive role models. I was compelled to compete in this pageant because the qualities listed above are qualities I try to reflect in my day to day life. I am a proffesional special needs nanny as well as a hobbyist writer, performer and aspiring entrepreneur. A huge part of the pageant is your platform aka a cause you are passionate about supporting. My platform is awareness and inclusivity in the special needs community. Here is why: When I was freshly nineteen years old I did something that was one part adventurous and two parts insane. I moved to Los Angeles California by myself, to pursue a live-in nanny job with a woman I had never met, in a state that I had never been to. Some people thought I was nuts (including myself at times) but this was no ordinary nanny position this was a special needs position and something about this family called me to action. At this point in time I had never nannied anyone with disabilities before, so every aspect of this journey was completely foreign terriroty. Upon arriving to my new home in LA with my life in 5 suitcases and a very light wallet I was greeted by one of the brightest lights I've ever had the honor of knowing. His name was Culver. Culver was special and no I'm not describing his disability when I say special im describing his exuberant smile, his undiluted enthusiam to meet me, the playfulness and joy in his eyes, the specialness of his heart. We as a human race live in a world filled with coldness, disconnect and a stoic regard towards others. So, to meet Culver and be squeezed to death by his embrace and pure happiness was so refreshing. Culver was 16 and diagnosed with Downs Syndrome but in my time working with him the Downs Syndrome aspect fell away in my mind and all I knew was Culver and Culver changed my life. Throughout my time living in his home, he restored so much in me that I didn't know I was missing. He returned my childlike enthusiasm towards life. He returned the joy I have just to be alive and waking up in the morning. He taught me more than anything I could've ever learned in school. He taught me about passion, love, empathy, emotions and life. I was starting to evolve into a much wiser nineteen year old than I had been before and I owe it to him. Despite Culver's fun loving ways he suffered a lot of adversity. He struggled socially and academically at school. He had no friends/peers to connect with or hangout with. People often looked down on him or didn't want to be around him. He lacked emotional and behavioral control. As much as that boy smiled and laughed, there were nights when he would hug me and cry and NONE of that adversity is because of him. Those challenges are because our society does not do what it should to create a wealth of knowledge and awareness about people with disabilities. Our people do not create inclusive environments for those with special needs to the degree that they should. Part of why I am competing to be Miss Washington is to fight for the Culver's. I want every single person with special needs to know that they belong and that they are valued, because they are. If one boy changed my teenage self and helped me become the woman I am today, imagine how much positive change could occur once we create a space of openness and understanding for those with disabilities. Like I stated before, today everyone is cold, disconnected and lacking in emotion. Culver was the opposite of that and most of those with special needs are, because they see life through a different perspective. Lets restore EVERYONES childlike enthusiasm. Lets restore EVERYONES joy towards life. Lets have our children learn about empathy, love and gratitude and lets be taught by those who know these things best; the special needs community. Today I still work with children with special needs and I feel rewarded everyday. As potential Miss Washington USA I can promise that the special needs community will have a voice through me and that voice will be heard loud and clear. My long term goals include promoting inclusive classrooms, creating inclusive arts programs for those with special needs and becoming a published author. Down the road I intend to be a successful buisness owner and well known special needs advocate. Through achieving these goals I hope to enlighten the public and future generations in more ways than one. When it comes to competing in this pageant (and potentially winning) I see a great start to fullfilling these dreams and you can be a part of my journey. Becoming a sponsor is simple, anyone who contributes a donation is a sponsor! The sponsorahip funds go towards wardrobe, food, lodging, workshops, rehersals and countless other details. You may receive personal recognition through pageant news releases or through my own personal marketing efforts. Additionally, if you have a buisness, firm or organization you have the opportunity to sponsor me and be recognized on the official state website. If you would like to further advertise for your business, you can purchase ad space in the pageant program (contact me directly for more information). In purchasing ad space, not only are you advertising your buisness on a huge platform but a commision from the ad space gets donated directly to my pageant fund! Lastly, you can purchase a "spotlight ad" this ad is solely to promote me as a competitor and will be a small feature dedicated to me in the pageant program. However, ANY kind of donation big or small is equally appreciated. Thank you so much in advance, I love and appreciate all of you. Please share!
Official Website
Learn A Bit More About Janae
In 7 weeks I will have the opportunity to compete in the Miss Washington pageant. The Miss Washington pageant is the preliminary for Miss USA which is a FOX televised event and I need your support! If you're imagining Toddlers and Tiaras, DONT. This pageant is intended to stress good morals, values, hard work and the importance of communication and positive role models. I was compelled to compete in this pageant because the qualities listed above are qualities I try to reflect in my day to day life. I am a proffesional special needs nanny as well as a hobbyist writer, performer and aspiring entrepreneur. A huge part of the pageant is your platform aka a cause you are passionate about supporting. My platform is awareness and inclusivity in the special needs community. Here is why: When I was freshly nineteen years old I did something that was one part adventurous and two parts insane. I moved to Los Angeles California by myself, to pursue a live-in nanny job with a woman I had never met, in a state that I had never been to. Some people thought I was nuts (including myself at times) but this was no ordinary nanny position this was a special needs position and something about this family called me to action. At this point in time I had never nannied anyone with disabilities before, so every aspect of this journey was completely foreign terriroty. Upon arriving to my new home in LA with my life in 5 suitcases and a very light wallet I was greeted by one of the brightest lights I've ever had the honor of knowing. His name was Culver. Culver was special and no I'm not describing his disability when I say special im describing his exuberant smile, his undiluted enthusiam to meet me, the playfulness and joy in his eyes, the specialness of his heart. We as a human race live in a world filled with coldness, disconnect and a stoic regard towards others. So, to meet Culver and be squeezed to death by his embrace and pure happiness was so refreshing. Culver was 16 and diagnosed with Downs Syndrome but in my time working with him the Downs Syndrome aspect fell away in my mind and all I knew was Culver and Culver changed my life. Throughout my time living in his home, he restored so much in me that I didn't know I was missing. He returned my childlike enthusiasm towards life. He returned the joy I have just to be alive and waking up in the morning. He taught me more than anything I could've ever learned in school. He taught me about passion, love, empathy, emotions and life. I was starting to evolve into a much wiser nineteen year old than I had been before and I owe it to him. Despite Culver's fun loving ways he suffered a lot of adversity. He struggled socially and academically at school. He had no friends/peers to connect with or hangout with. People often looked down on him or didn't want to be around him. He lacked emotional and behavioral control. As much as that boy smiled and laughed, there were nights when he would hug me and cry and NONE of that adversity is because of him. Those challenges are because our society does not do what it should to create a wealth of knowledge and awareness about people with disabilities. Our people do not create inclusive environments for those with special needs to the degree that they should. Part of why I am competing to be Miss Washington is to fight for the Culver's. I want every single person with special needs to know that they belong and that they are valued, because they are. If one boy changed my teenage self and helped me become the woman I am today, imagine how much positive change could occur once we create a space of openness and understanding for those with disabilities. Like I stated before, today everyone is cold, disconnected and lacking in emotion. Culver was the opposite of that and most of those with special needs are, because they see life through a different perspective. Lets restore EVERYONES childlike enthusiasm. Lets restore EVERYONES joy towards life. Lets have our children learn about empathy, love and gratitude and lets be taught by those who know these things best; the special needs community. Today I still work with children with special needs and I feel rewarded everyday. As potential Miss Washington USA I can promise that the special needs community will have a voice through me and that voice will be heard loud and clear. My long term goals include promoting inclusive classrooms, creating inclusive arts programs for those with special needs and becoming a published author. Down the road I intend to be a successful buisness owner and well known special needs advocate. Through achieving these goals I hope to enlighten the public and future generations in more ways than one. When it comes to competing in this pageant (and potentially winning) I see a great start to fullfilling these dreams and you can be a part of my journey. Becoming a sponsor is simple, anyone who contributes a donation is a sponsor! The sponsorahip funds go towards wardrobe, food, lodging, workshops, rehersals and countless other details. You may receive personal recognition through pageant news releases or through my own personal marketing efforts. Additionally, if you have a buisness, firm or organization you have the opportunity to sponsor me and be recognized on the official state website. If you would like to further advertise for your business, you can purchase ad space in the pageant program (contact me directly for more information). In purchasing ad space, not only are you advertising your buisness on a huge platform but a commision from the ad space gets donated directly to my pageant fund! Lastly, you can purchase a "spotlight ad" this ad is solely to promote me as a competitor and will be a small feature dedicated to me in the pageant program. However, ANY kind of donation big or small is equally appreciated. Thank you so much in advance, I love and appreciate all of you. Please share!
Official Website
Learn A Bit More About Janae
Organizer
Janae Gutow
Organizer
Bothell, WA