Global United Pageant recently named Bemidji's Ariana Wright as Little Miss Minnesota in the Pageant Preliminaries in Plymouth, Minn.
Global United Pageant is a philanthropic program committed to seeking contestants and title holders who exemplify the beauty that comes from serving others in the community, a release said.
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This pageant partners with organizations from all over the world to give to those in need and works each year to help raise funds for childhood cancer research.
Wright has an ongoing fundraiser, #fleeceforall, to raise money to purchase fleece for tie blankets that she is making to donate to the Joe Leuken Cancer Center and the Upper Midwest Ronald McDonald House in mid-July.
The fundraiser has raised over $300 so far and will run until July 15. To donate, visit
In addition to her fleece fundraiser, Wright will be hosting an official Alex's Lemonade Stand during Lemonade Days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Pete's Place West, 7189 Pete Lane NW. Her fundraising page is available online at
Wright has been competing in pageants for more than a year. She has previously held both the Minnesota Princess and America's Princess 2023/24 titles with the America's Little Miss Organization.
In July, Wright will join other contestants from across the world in Minneapolis at the Global United International Children's Pageant. Contestants will participate in formal wear, talent and gold fun fashion competitions, the release said.
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