Words of appreciation for the sponsors, partners, and volunteers of Miss Wheelchair Canada:

 

The Gathering Place Community Centre for the FREE space for 3 the Dance/Beauty Workshops.

 

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - the main sponsor of Miss Wheelchair Canada Pageant.

Julia Gurskaja - Ukrainian fashion designer donated the dresses for all participants.

Blanche Macdonald Centre - 3 free makeup & hair style sessions during The Beauty Workshops.

Victor Golubkov - VGdance STUDIO - free dance lesson.

Print Advantage - provided free ($400) banner with logos of Wheelchair Dance Sport Association Canada and Miss Wheelchair Canada.

Mia DM manager of Alberta Medical Supplies - the prizes for all participants.

Renée Bérard Owner and Designer of Tzafora - ballroom jewelry - the gift certificate.

Anita Komorowski - Allumski - the makeup kits for all participants.

Albina Bilgi Imagemaker - free Mini Style online books for all participants.

 

Jurors:

Tasha Hillman

Natasha Jatskevich

Mia DM

 

Volunteers:

Tatiana Kornienko

Anette Yanken

Jeff Van

Miguel GC

Neil Matheson

John CY Pan

Arnold Ip

 

We invite everyone who is interested in collaborating to organize the next beauty pageant for women in the wheelchairs.

 

We need:

 

- Sponsors

- Fashion designers from Vancouver and/or area

 

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Limitless!

 

When I was struck with a paralyzing virus 18 years ago, I thought my dreams of doing something amazing to encourage and inspire the world around me had died. God has enabled me to turn my pain into power, and as a result, I am living my passions. I am an author,

Limitless!

 

Motivational speaker and life coach, with more amazing experiences and opportunities than I EVER dreamed of.  Now, with the title of the first ever Miss wheelchair Canada, I have this amazing opportunity to represent Canada, on the world's stage, to encourage and inspire people on a level I never thought possible.

 

Limitless!

 

And with that being said, I would like to thank Olesia Kornienko - The President of WDSACA, and her team Annette and Jeff, for having this vision and the perseverance to make it happen. I want to also thank all the sponsors, partners, and volunteers of the Miss Wheelchair Canada.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress, who was the main sponsor of Miss Wheelchair Canada Pageant. What a pleasure it was to meet you.
Julia Gurskaja - Ukrainian fashion designer, who donated the dresses.Thankyou Julia I LOVE your dresses.
Blanche Macdonald Centre - who provided us with 3 free makeup & hair style sessions during the beauty workshops, and made us look beautiful all week. THANK YOU!  
Victor Golubkov - VGdance STUDIO - Offered us a free dance lesson to prepare for the pageant. Victor was an amazing instructor, and he made this steep learning curve fun and enjoyable.
Photo model- John, thank you for your time and patience.
Mia DM manager of Alberta Medical Supplies - thank you for the lovely prizes.
Renée Bérard Owner and Designer of Tzafora - ballroom jewelry - the gift certificate.
Anita Komorowski - Allumski - the makeup kits for all participants. I'm LOVE IT!! THANK  YOU
Albina Bilgi Imagemaker - for my free Mini Style online book. I am excited to experience the style make over.  
Thanks to Neil and Miguel, our photographers, because of you, we have amazing photos to remember this event for ever!
And also a big thank you to AMI TV – Accessible Media and CBC news. You definitely helped me feel relaxed for my interviews. THANK YOU!  
Tasha Hillman - Miss South BC 2015 for being an amazing M.C for the evening.

I also want to thank all the people who came out to the event, and all who watched on Facebook or sent your love and support.  All of your involvement and encouragement has meant so much.
Now, as I prepare for this once in a lifetime opportunity, I definitely will be needing your prayers and support, as my task list is VERY LONG. One major task I will be to make my own National costume. This costume will represent Canada, so lots of brainstorming and efforts will be devoted to that.  I am also asking for your financial support. While accommodations and meals will be paid by the association for both myself and my attendant, the round trip flight to Poland and other preparation expenses are not. The estimated cost of airfare isaprx. $1,500.00 per ticket.  I am asking for you to consider supporting me with a financial donation. Any amount will be greatly appreciated, and if you would like to help out, you can send a donation to vahenking@gmail.com.
I want to thank you in advance for your kind consideration of this request, and appreciate any assistance you can provide. If you would like tofollowmy  journey of a lifetime, please follow me on Facebook, YouTube or subscribe to my website www.vahenking.com. And, if you have any questions about this trip, please don't hesitate to message me.amtackling,

 

Vahen King - The Current Miss Wheelchair Canada