At one time or another, most pageant girls have used the phrase “more than a crown”… But for Miranda Harrison – “more than a crown” doesn’t begin to describe the opportunity she was given as Miss West Virginia, 2013. From the “Herald-Dispatch.com”…
“Miranda Harrison recalled making a fast friend in 2010 with Abbie Waters, an 8-year-old girl, who was undergoing treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the connective tissues in Richmond.
“A friend and I helped out at a local clinic, and that’s where I met Abby,” said Harrison. “We got closer during her treatment, and I would stay with her for days at a time. Two days after her ninth birthday she passed away holding my hand.
“That is the kind of thing that alters your life forever. It made me see that I was part of something bigger.”
The next time you hear yourself uttering the phrase, “more than a crown”… We hope you remember Abby. Miranda has lots of photos of Abby on her twitter feed… follow her at @RealMissWV2013 to see more of her journey this year.
And while you’re there – you’ll see Miranda has a heart of gold… but Junkies gotta say… to us, Miranda looks better today than she did competing at Miss America! Not that she wasn’t lovely in Atlantic City – but we LOVE her new haircut and obviously, she’s continued working out! Miranda – Just wanted to let you know your efforts have not gone unnoticed – you look AMAZING! 🙂
Now – when it comes to Miss WV 2014, the 1st, 3rd and 4th runner up’s from last year are all back – PLUS a few others who might ‘shake up the party’…
Junkies Say Here’s Who to Watch:
Chelsea Malone – 3rd RU ’13, 2nd RU WV OT ’09
Ashley McLaughlin – 1st RU ’13, Prelim SS, Prelim SS as WV Sweetheart
Morgan Breeden – WV OT ’12
Maggie Power – 4th RU ’13, 2nd RU ’12
Olivia Staubs – 3rd RU ’12, Prelim SS
Morgan Breeden – WV OT ’12
Maggie Power – 4th RU ’13, 2nd RU ’12
Olivia Staubs – 3rd RU ’12, Prelim SS
Melissa Lamp – Top 15 WV USA ’13, WV Cinderella Teen ’09
GOOD LUCK LADIES!!! JUNKIES LOVE WEST VIRGINIA!!! 🙂
MAJ
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