Miss Blue Ridge 2023, Grace Renée Pfleger

Feeling all the love and support today at our fantastic Miss Virginia send off party! It is such a special thing having so many people supporting our dreams like this. Truly humbling! Thank you to everyone for the delicious food, gifts, and of course… cake!! 👑💕🍰 Miss Virginia… here we come!

There’s nothing like the sisterhood of being supported by your best friend… literally 😉

JaLinda - it’s crazy to think that you’ve cheered me on as my best friend for over ten years and now will LITERALLY be supporting me on the Miss Virginia stage during the fitness competition 👟. Thank you SO MUCH for gifting me with these gorgeous On Cloudnova white sneakers. They are so cute, light, and comfortable! Can’t wait to show them off in just a few short days at the Berglund Center!! 👑💃

Vote for me on People’s Choice!!

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WHO 🦉knew I’d get to meet so many owls, gophers 🏌️, and PAW-sitive 🐾 people!

Last Thursday, I had the exciting opportunity to support the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke at their golf tournament, Birdies Fore Birdies at The Hidden Valley Country Club! They have a very important mission of giving voice and medical care to our local wildlife.

I spoke with incredible volunteers, gave out awards, and met animal ambassadors including Zombie… an owl who died 2 times and brought himself back to life the 3rd time he died!! Crazy!

Just six days until Miss Virginia arrival!! Vote for me on People’s Choice!

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Mock interviews… done ✅. Had a great time yesterday hanging out with my fabulous sister queens and directors at Pat’s picturesque Charlottesville farm. Thank you Michael, Lisa Powell Stokes, and Jan for your mentorship and support. I’m so ready for this! 👑🥳

A special shout out to Pat for the Quest Chips. Can’t wait to make my Taco Salad tomorrow!! 🌮😂

Want to see me make the Top 12? Vote for me on People’s Choice! I’ll keep posting this link with my updates leading up to Miss VA (arrival is just 8 days way!!). Thank you so much to all of you who have already voted!! I am overwhelmed by your support.

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Sometimes when you are going so much it’s easy to forget where you’ve been. In these weeks and months preparing for Miss Virginia, I’ve been reflecting a lot on my life… I’ve come realize that Meals on Wheels and Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is where my music therapy journey began.

When I was in my undergraduate studies at University of North Carolina School of the Arts , I wanted to find a way to use my voice in the community and in a less high pressure environment. I connected with Rebecca Nussbaum and was awarded an Artist Fellowship with UNCSA’s UNCSA ArtistCorps. I volunteered with Meals on Wheels every week throughout my four years of school, delivering meals and a song 🎵🎶. I would even put together concert tours to local retirement homes! These experiences gave my music purpose and made me realize I was put on this earth to share my gifts with everyone. During my time, I learned about Music Therapy and knew it was my next step in education. Here we are now 🤓. Thank you Senior Services for spotlighting me and for making a big difference in my life!

Throughout her four years as a student Grace shared her time and vocal talent as a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer! The recipients were filled with joy as she delivered each meal with a song—showing why we say, “It’s more than a meal!” Today, she is a Miss Virginia contestant, aspiring opera singer, and future music therapist. Read more about her story here: bit.ly/MOWAlumniGrace.

Check out her Meals-on-Wheels story at youtu.be/V18P-of7DCI

Tickets are now on sale for Miss VA! More information below 🥳👑

Come out and support a Roanoke native at Miss Virginia 2023.

Miss Blue Ridge, Grace Renee Pfleger

Community Service Initiative: Music Through Generations
Talent: Opera

Tickets available NOW https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16989/berglund-performing-arts-theatre??performance_id=5764419&country=US&language=en&_gl=1*6pdmvs*_ga*MTY0NzM0ODAzMC4xNjg1NTYzMTI0*_ga_ZNT83JPV5S*MTY4NTk5MTA3NS4zLjEuMTY4NTk5MTEyOS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.114499847.1681985799.1685973924-1647348030.1685563124

Miss Blue Ridge Scholarship Organization
The Roanoke Times

That’s my beautiful teen! Go Miss Blue Ridge Teen 2023, Bethany Powers 💕💕