Today, I am exhausted physically it has been a long week with very little time to rest. I work full-time as a Program Manager and sit on several boards and I believe this week had pushed my physical strength to its limit. This morning all of the contestants met for the Crowning Ceremony Rehearsal and lunch was on our own. Ms Kentucky and our spouses ventured out together at the Mexican restaurant next door recommended by the Ms Wheelchair America Board. They had mentioned earlier in the week that the food was good I do agree that the food was very good until you had to use the restroom (wish I hadn't drank all that water). The restroom was not accessible and when I mentioned this to the restaurant staff they said "really maybe I can help you get in. We haven't had any complaints". I had to explain to the gentleman that I can't walk or stand and even if you could get my wheelchair in the door I would not be able to use the stall. So, I excused myself from the rest of the group and went back to the hotel to use the hotel bathroom. After lunch I went to have my hair and make-up done by professionals this was an option that was provided for the contestants and I am so happy that I chose to have my hair and make up done rather then doing this myself. The hairstyles and Make-up Artists did a fabulous job on all the ladies that chose this option.At 5:00 all the contestants lined up to go on stage we were escorted by Navy Officers and the top five contestants were announced. Alana Wallace, Ms Illinois who acquired her injury of polio as a child at the age of 5. Jackie Bartels, Ms Texas who acquired her spinal cord injury as a child at the age of 13. Kristen McCosh, Ms Massachusetts who acquired her spinal cord injury as a child at the age of 15. Jennifer Biggers, was born with spinal bifida. Heather Grossman, Ms Arizona who acquired her spinal cord injury from a gunshot wound featured on "48 hours".
Top Five
Ms Wheelchair America 2008 Alana Wallace
1st runner up was Heather Grossman
2nd runner up was Kristen McCosh
3rd runner up was Jackie Bartels
4th runner was Jennifer Biggers
1st runner up was Heather Grossman
2nd runner up was Kristen McCosh
3rd runner up was Jackie Bartels
4th runner was Jennifer Biggers
Nicki Ard Achievement Award - Heather Grossman, Ms. Wheelchair Arizona
Todd Mullins Courage Award - Buddy Hayes, Ms. Wheelchair Virginia
Spirit Award - Amanda Baker, Ms. Wheelchair Florida
Bouquet Award - Lorraine Cannistra, Ms. Wheelchair Kansas
People’s Choice - Cathy Porter, Ms. Wheelchair Maryland
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