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Hi, I'm Ali Smith and I have one week to raise $1635.
Why do I need $1635? That’s a lot of money.
I’d like to add one more role I play in the community: Mrs. Utah, America. The Mrs. Utah, America pageant will be held on July 2, 2016, a preliminary to the national Mrs. America pageant. I recently was 1st runner up to Mrs. Utah, United States. My platform is focused on mental illness. At this time, I am mainly focused on erasing the stigma of mental illness and increasing the amount of resources available to first responders. There is a crisis; Mentally ill people are calling for help and when police arrive on the scene it generally results in a human who honestly doesn’t know any better ending up in jail. The cause of this is lack of funding for training, state support, and limited space in mental hospitals. I want to see the mentally ill getting the help they need; not feeling helpless and alone.
After having my son, I had to leave my job as a reserve police officer. In the meantime, I got my Emergency Medical Technician license and hope to be a paramedic one day. I currently work as a Security Officer and EMT at a luxury hotel in Park City. There is an inner peace inside when I am helping others. I have seen firsthand the cause and effect mental illness can have on a person; however, I believe that with proper training and an increase in resources available to first responders, this can change!
To me, Mrs. Utah is a leader and an example to every woman. If I am to become your next Mrs. Utah, I plan to promote and hold fundraisers for my platform (like one coming up in July!), continue to support my charities (NAMI and Legacy Initiative), and represent the legacy that is Mrs. Utah. (Also, that Mrs. America crown is calling my name!)
This fundraising campaign is to assist me with pageant fees and competition expenses. All excess money that isn’t used in competition fees will be split between the CIT training program of Utah and NAMI of Utah. Any support is welcome, even $1. I whole-heartedly, 100% appreciate the support of family, friends and the community as I begin this journey. Thank you for your support!!
Best,
Ali Smith
Paypal : [email redacted]
Facebook : www.facebook.com/MrsUtahUS
Why do I need $1635? That’s a lot of money.
I’d like to add one more role I play in the community: Mrs. Utah, America. The Mrs. Utah, America pageant will be held on July 2, 2016, a preliminary to the national Mrs. America pageant. I recently was 1st runner up to Mrs. Utah, United States. My platform is focused on mental illness. At this time, I am mainly focused on erasing the stigma of mental illness and increasing the amount of resources available to first responders. There is a crisis; Mentally ill people are calling for help and when police arrive on the scene it generally results in a human who honestly doesn’t know any better ending up in jail. The cause of this is lack of funding for training, state support, and limited space in mental hospitals. I want to see the mentally ill getting the help they need; not feeling helpless and alone.
After having my son, I had to leave my job as a reserve police officer. In the meantime, I got my Emergency Medical Technician license and hope to be a paramedic one day. I currently work as a Security Officer and EMT at a luxury hotel in Park City. There is an inner peace inside when I am helping others. I have seen firsthand the cause and effect mental illness can have on a person; however, I believe that with proper training and an increase in resources available to first responders, this can change!
To me, Mrs. Utah is a leader and an example to every woman. If I am to become your next Mrs. Utah, I plan to promote and hold fundraisers for my platform (like one coming up in July!), continue to support my charities (NAMI and Legacy Initiative), and represent the legacy that is Mrs. Utah. (Also, that Mrs. America crown is calling my name!)
This fundraising campaign is to assist me with pageant fees and competition expenses. All excess money that isn’t used in competition fees will be split between the CIT training program of Utah and NAMI of Utah. Any support is welcome, even $1. I whole-heartedly, 100% appreciate the support of family, friends and the community as I begin this journey. Thank you for your support!!
Best,
Ali Smith
Paypal : [email redacted]
Facebook : www.facebook.com/MrsUtahUS