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Tara is such an inspiration. After raising over $50,000 to fight pediatric cancer she shaved her head proving that beauty is what beauty does. She is my hero.
Posted about 2 years ago by Sonya G from Virginia

She is an inspiration to young women everywhere!
Posted over 2 years ago by Mel M. from California

WOW! What an inspiration!
Posted over 2 years ago by Erica F. from Kentucky

This girl is incredible. I have met her and saw her on Good Morning America and Fox News promoting St Baldricks- a foundation that raises money for pediatric cancer research. She has pledged to shave her head if she can raise $500,000 for the cause. I will never look at beauty queens the same again. Her beauty comes from the heart.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Debbie from Virginia

That's really cool that she can be beautiful on the outside but still stay true to herself and beautiful on the inside.
Posted about 3 years ago by Carry M. from Colorado

Go for it and stay true to your values and goals.
Posted over 3 years ago by Gary S from New York - upstate

Tara Wheeler-Miss Virgina 2008

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