Support McKayla Young on Her Journey to Miss North Carolina
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Greetings! My name is McKayla Elizabeth Young, and I am honored to be Miss Smithfield 2025—only the second woman to hold this title and the first Black woman to do so. On January 25th, I achieved this milestone, and now I am preparing to compete for Miss North Carolina!
The Road to Miss North Carolina
Competing at the state level is an incredible opportunity, but it also comes with significant competition related expenses. Additionally, I need to raise funds to officially compete in June. Your support will not only help me on this journey but will also contribute to my community service initiative, Polished Pathways: Empowering Communities Through Care and Confidence.
What Is Polished Pathways?
Polished Pathways provides underserved individuals with essential personal care and resources to restore dignity and confidence. Through services like haircuts, professional clothing, school supplies, and access to electronics, we help people prepare for educational and professional opportunities. Inspired by the McKinney-Vento Act, this initiative fosters empowerment and self-worth, bridging the gap between appearance and opportunity.
How You Can Support Me
Your contribution helps expand the reach of Polished Pathways, supports heart health research and scholarships for women, and assist with competition expenses.
Here’s how you can get involved:
• Individual Donations: Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
• Vote for Me in the People’s Choice Award: This special award can help me secure a spot as a finalist at Miss North Carolina! Your votes mean the world to me—stay tuned for details on how to vote.
• Donate to My SpotFund for the American Heart Association: I’m raising funds for educational scholarships and heart research through the AHA GO RED x Miss America collaboration! The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women has partnered with Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation to fund both heart disease research and tuition scholarships for women. No donation is too small—join the movement to end heart disease and support women’s education! Donate here: http://spot.fund/lcn1bjsc
More Than a Crown
This journey is about empowerment, service, and representation. Winning Miss North Carolina would allow me to continue advocating for my community on an even larger stage. Thank you for believing in me and in the mission of Polished Pathways. Together, we can create brighter futures for those in need!
With gratitude,
McKayla Young, Miss Smithfield 2025
While donors at all levels are welcome to remain anonymous, sponsors are celebrated publicly and must provide contact information for recognition, event invitations, and sponsor perks. If you wish to become a sponsor, please ensure we have your business name and preferred contact details in this Google link: Miss Smithfield Sponsor Contact Form
Sponsor Impact Tiers
- Bronze Supporter ($100+) - Personal thank-you email from McKayla - Invitation to the donor celebration event - Group recognition in the event program or slideshow (your name or business listed as a donor)
- Silver Supporter ($250+) - All Bronze perks - One-on-one photo with McKayla at the event - Handwritten thank-you card - Special recognition during the event
- Gold Supporter ($500+) - All Silver perks - Reserved seating at the event - Recognition on McKayla’s social media
- Diamond Supporter ($1,000+) - All Gold perks - Exclusive pre-event meet and greet - VIP experience at the donor celebration (priority access, special mention) - One planned appearance at a community or business event
- Principal Sponsor / Co-Sponsor ($5,000) - Extremely limited: Only 1-2 available - All Diamond perks - Designated as the Principal Sponsor or Co-Sponsor for McKayla’s campaign - Named and thanked at all public events and appearances (not just the fundraiser) - Logo and business name featured most prominently on all materials, social media, and press releases - Special thanks and recognition if McKayla advances or wins further competitions - First right of refusal for future sponsorship opportunities (if sponsorship amounts or levels increase for state or national competitions, the Principal/Co-Sponsor will be offered the opportunity to renew or upgrade before new sponsors are invited)
If you wish to become a sponsor, please ensure we have your business name and contact information in this Google link: Miss Smithfield Sponsor Contact Form
Co-organizers (1)
McKayla Young
Organizer
Durham, NC
Valerie Moore
Co-organizer