Connecting Passion with Purpose
Returning to the Coast to Coast Stage
This Season Represents
Growth.
Consistency.
Purpose.
I am not the same woman who competed in 2021, and that evolution is exactly why I continue to return.
Each year has built upon the last.
This one is intentional.
My Journey with Coast to Coast
I first stepped onto this stage in 2021 when the organization was known as East Coast USA. I was excited, hopeful, and just beginning to discover what pageantry meant to me.
I returned in 2022 with more intention. I refined my presence, strengthened my confidence, and began to understand how to represent with purpose.
In 2024, I stepped back onto the East Coast USA stage stronger and more grounded, carrying deeper clarity about my platform and the woman I was becoming.
In 2025, the system evolved into Coast to Coast International Pageant, and in many ways, so did I.
As the organization expanded its vision, I stepped into a new season of growth, leadership, and preparation.
This year is not about starting over. It is about returning refined. It is about Connecting Passion with Purpose.
Why I Continue to Compete
Pageantry is more than a title. It is a platform.
After experiencing a personal health scare that led to early detection of precancer in my stomach, I committed to using my voice to advocate for awareness and to encourage others to trust their instincts when it comes to their health.
Through my platform, Trust Your Gut, I promote early detection, confidence, and self advocacy both on and off the stage.
Competing allows me to amplify that message to a wider audience.
Make a Donation
Option 1: Direct Donation
If you do not want to participate in the giveaway but would like to show your support, this option will let you make a direct donation.
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You are helping fuel the passion behind this journey. Your contribution supports foundational competition expenses and reminds me that purpose grows through community.
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At this level, you are investing in preparation, coaching, and platform development. Your support strengthens my ability to represent with clarity, confidence, and intention.
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You are directly contributing to major expenses such as registration, wardrobe, and travel. Your generosity helps transform preparation into powerful representation.
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This level of support creates lasting impact. Legacy Champions help elevate advocacy outreach, presentation, and purpose-driven representation on the Coast to Coast stage.
Option 2: Giveaway Entry
If you would like to enter the DJI Mic Giveaway, this option will allow you to make a donation. A $10 donation will give you one entry into the giveaway.
The entry period for the giveaway is from February 10, 2026, through March 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST. Participants may enter by making a voluntary contribution through this official fundraiser page. Each $10 contribution equals one (1) entry. Bundled entry options are available as listed above. The drawing will take place live on Instagram on March 2, 2026, at 6 PM MST.
Option 3: Zelle, Paypal or Venmo Donation
If you prefer to make a donation using Zelle, Paypal, or Venmo, you can do so below! If you would like to enter the giveaway, you can enter that in your note/memo.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This is a personal fundraising campaign supporting my participation in an upcoming pageant competition. Contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible.
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All contributions support competition-related expenses, including registration fees, wardrobe, travel, coaching, and platform initiatives connected to my advocacy work. Every donation helps me prepare, compete, and represent with purpose.
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Yes. I welcome in-kind support such as professional services, wardrobe sponsorships, beauty services, or travel assistance. If you are interested in partnering or sponsoring, please email contact@yalmie.com with the subject line “Pageant Sponsorship.”