Hello everyone. My name is Charrise Lane, and I am starting this fundraiser for myself as I take a leap of faith and pursue a dream I’ve held in my heart for a long time: competing in a pageant.

For the longest time, I wanted to participate, but I struggled with the confidence to go after it. A big part of that was not being able to afford everything that comes with preparing for a pageant, and another part was simply feeling unsure because I have never participated in one before. Now, all of that is changing.

Currently, I hold the title of Miss Florida Black United States 2027, and I am now preparing to compete for Miss Black United States 2028 on June 19, 2027. I have decided that I don’t want fear or finances to keep me from trying. I truly believe that anything is possible with hard work, faith, and the courage to take that first step.

How your support helps:

Every donation, prayer, share, and word of encouragement would mean so much to me as I move forward with more confidence.

I’m so grateful for any support you can give as I work toward this goal. Thank you for believing in me and helping me chase this dream