AMORY, Miss. (WCBI ) – Pageant contestants are showing that everyone deserves the chance to shine.

Participants from across the area took to the stage for the second annual Beauty with a Purpose pageant.

First, it’s time for hair and makeup. Then, it’s time to hit the runway. Contestants from across the area are showing they have exactly what it takes to shine on stage in the second annual Beauty with a Purpose pageant.

The Beauty with a Purpose organization was founded on the idea of including anyone with special needs or disabilities, regardless of age.

” A sweet little girl named Brayln, I babysit her and she is actually my age,” said Director Marianna Pearson, “We have grown up together our whole life, and I wanted her to have something to do.”

Braylen was born with Trisomy 9p, a

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