The Queen of Hope(R) International Pageant
Queen of Hope(R) began as a live competition with a focus on community service. HOPE meaning Helping Other People is Empowering. To honor our volunteers and their philanthropy the Spirit of HOPE awards were started. In addition to which, we are a certifying organizaton for the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. Each of these is awarded on an annual basis with a volunteer log available for down load here.
In 2002, Connie Bigelow, owner and Director of the Worldwide Pageant, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Owenership transferred from Connie to former title-holder and Worldwide Ambassador(R) Effie Horning. As the owner and Executive Director for both QOH and Worldwide, Effie continued to have both pageants focus on the delegate's and their service to the community. In 2008 the rights to Ms. World and Worldwide Pageant were purchased by Miss World. Effie then took the best elements of Worldwide and incorporated them into the Queen of Hope(R).
To honor Connie, Effie and her jewelry design company, Designs by "F", created the first ever breast cancer rememberance ribbon crowns. The first was an homage to Connie's desire to be an MAO director. A full round crown similar to Miss America was created. There have been many knock-offs of this distinctive design.
These crowns and those who wear them became known as "The Crowns for the Cure." Worldwide- the crowns for the cure is a Federally registered and recognized 501c3. Their mission is to "cure the stigma, fear and disease of breast cancer." Although we do not insisit on our delegates activities being solely related to breast cancer. We encourage all persons to find their passion and facilitate ways in which to improve and serve the community.
Today, the only true "crowns for the cure" can be purchased through Designs by "F." Proceeds from all sales benefit breast cancer treatment, education, and research. Men, women and children have joined the non-profit Worldwide foundation and are truly "crowns for the cure."
Because we are so interested in perpetuating a desire to serve, we invite you all to join us. If you would like more information on volunteering in your community CLICK HERE.
You do not have to be a cancer survivor or know anyone with cancer to participate in the Queen of Hope(R).
You do not have to volunteer only in cancer related community service.
You may never have done community service. We will help you get started.
To enter the Queen of HOPE(R) Pageant CLICK HERE for an application. |
