Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell joined women and girls of all ages in Orlando, FL, for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. As the National Goodwill Ambassador for CMN Hospitals, Betty attended the VIP reception in Epcot on Thursday, February 18th, where she had the opportunity to meet with sponsors and special guests. The weekend’s events included the Disney Fit for a Princess Expo, the Disney Enchanted 10K, and the Disney Princess Half Marathon.
Early Saturday morning, Betty spoke briefly to welcome runners and supporters who traveled from around the country to participate in these exciting events in support of CMN Hospitals. Betty held the finish line ribbon for both the 10K and half marathon, sang the National Anthem before Sunday’s race, and presented awards to the top runners at the award ceremony. These annual events in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals proved to be another success!
The excitement will continue this week with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Momentum events in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24th. Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell will join CMN Hospitals Champions and their families who come from around the country to celebrate with some of the nation’s biggest fundraisers and supporters of CMN Hospitals.
About The Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, is the nation’s leading advocate for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women in the United States, awarding millions of dollars annually. The Miss America Organization is comprised of 52 licensed organizations, including all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $13 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.
About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds and awareness for 170 children’s hospitals across North America. Every year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals treat more than 10 million kids – that’s 32 million hospital visits annually. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through corporate partners and fundraising programs. These donations support research and training, purchase equipment, and provide charitable care, all in support of its mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn why member hospitals rely on community support at CMNHospitals.org.
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