Mikayla Holmgren is making history by becoming the first woman with Down
Syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant – which is also a first for the Miss USA pageant in any state. We celebrate her life to inspire others to dream big without limits.
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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Kiantis Gallion, a 24-year-old motivational speaker and autism advocate, joined us on Friday, Dec. 27 to chat about his journey as a Best Buddies ambassador for Wisconsin and the organization’s ongoing programs.
"Being positive is the key to my existence and everyone has a struggle that they want to overcome. I do not want my cerebral palsy to define me."
Best Buddies in New York received a $4,000 donation from Supermodels Unlimited Magazine and Miss USA at the New York Fashion Week.