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Please support me on my journey to compete in the Miss NY pageant! I'm 22 years young and from a small town in the 315 called Ogdensburg. We all know everything about eachother and what's going on and when (haha). I have encountered some challenging setbacks in my life that have knocked me down, but I refused to stay down. My past has shaped me into the intelligent and resilient person I am today. I am a psychology major at SUNY Brockport with a passion to raise awareness for anti-bullying and suicide prevention for adolescents. I want to work with teenagers to improve their self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-confidence. Any donation amount is a huge help. Thank you for taking the time to read and support this amazing experience I'm about to embark on. This is a huge opportunity that I plan to take full advantage of! A special thank you to all the people that I know back me up and continuously accept me in every way.
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** Everyone is unique yet beautiful in their own way. It's about staying true to you and your beliefs, promoting happiness and positivity, and letting yourself shine. #shinethrough
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** Everyone is unique yet beautiful in their own way. It's about staying true to you and your beliefs, promoting happiness and positivity, and letting yourself shine. #shinethrough
Organizer
Natalie Rose Thomas
Organizer
Brockport, NY