(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, August 08, 2014 ) Richmond, British Columbia -- Suzanne McCray, a Richmond British Columbia resident, is taking part in the Miss Canada Petite 2014 pageant in Toronto from August 14-24. This pageant is open to women between the ages of 17-29 who are under 5'5"
The Miss Canada Petite pageant allows women to come forward on a national scale to advocate and fundraise for the causes they believe in. They are ambassadors for their communities and represent them in a positive way.
The mission of the pageant is to promote self confidence and positivity in women. Focusing on the contestants inner beauty, strengths, and accomplishments foremost, this pageant aims to shape the delegates into the most positive role models they can be. Open to women of all ethnicities and from different backgrounds, Miss Canada Petite showcases Canada's diversity.
Growing up, Suzanne had many teachers and volunteering mentors who pushed her to step out of her comfort zone and follow their dreams and aspirations. Now an adult, Suzanne is taking that motivation and pursuing pageantry. She loves that pageantry is not only a creative outlet, but gives contestants a bigger audience when raising awareness about causes close to the competitor's heart. As a 26 year old woman, Suzanne is over the age limit for many national pageants. She is happy that women in their mid to late 20's are given the opportunity to compete nationally.
Suzanne has been involved in Miss British Columbia 2011, Sweet Pea Natural Pageants, and Miss Coastal Vancouver 2013. She won queen supreme in 2013's Glitter ‘N' Glitz, a competition hosted by the founders of the Sweet Pea Pageants. Suzanne is excited to be taking part in Miss Canada Petite 2014.
About Suzanne McCray
Suzanne works full time in the security solutions sector. When not at work, Suzanne enjoys long distance running. She recently completed a half marathon, her biggest fitness goal to date. She also enjoys modeling at Blanche Macdonald, a world renowned beauty and esthetics school. She is passionate about human rights, and learns what she can do to make her workplace and community more inclusive to those issues.
