For the first time in U.S. history, a girl with down syndrome fought for the title of beauty Queen. Sunday 22-year-old University student Betele Mikalia Holmgren participated in the contest Miss Minnesota.
Special the contender failed to win the Grand prize, but with empty hands she left — Holmgren got the title «Miss energy» and reward from the management.
The judges and the audience could not remain indifferent to the dedication, talent and incredible charisma girls.
Micale was born prematurely and doctors immediately confirmed the presence of genetic abnormalities in the child. But the parents were a happy addition to the family — because for years the doctors kept saying that they are not able to have children. Soon the mother and father of the newborn girl was expecting bad news — down syndrome and added symptoms of epilepsy.
Mikalia has grown and she has increasingly manifested the power of the spirit. Despite his ailments, a native of Stillwater did not consider themselves inferior, and its activity and is envied by many.
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In addition to studying at the University, the girl seriously enjoys sports and is a professional dancer.
In addition, she inspires and supports children with similar problems, convincing them that health defects should not put an end to the dreams.
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Sunday’s battle for the crown — not the first and probably not the last beauty contest for Holmgren. In 2015, she won a similar competition for juniors with special needs and is not going to stop there.
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The girl admitted that he is very proud of herself and her parents, and her many fans noted that it’s the very model of confidence.
