Danielle Enberg -- Miss Global United 2013-14

Where do I even begin?  I have had the title of Miss Global United for about 5 months now, and have made so many memories.  I started off with a bang with 6 appearances in my first week!  I have gotten to volunteer at many different events from judging a talent show, to a breast cancer walk, and numerous events to help raise funds for childhood cancer research. 

One event that sticks out in my mind was when I (and several of my queen sisters) was part of the Largest Clouds Choir to honor Zach Sobiech.  5,000 singers filled the rotunda at the Mall of America to sing Zach’s World famous song.  You can see the video on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLhUS_QjcZY. 

I was also honored to receive the award as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans by the Minnesota Jaycees.  I got to join alumni of very high caliber people such as Walter Mondale, Governor Mark Dayton, and KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen.  I was nominated because of my dedication to advocating for childhood cancer. 

I cannot wait to see what the rest of my year has in store for me. 

Until next time,

Danielle Enberg

Miss Global United 2013-2014

Jill Brown, Classic Ms Global United 2013-14

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year to all!!!!

It's hard to believe the holidays are behind us and it's 2014! Where did the year go?

2013 was a year of surprises, excitement, and sadness for me and I'm sure for many others. With the passing of my father in July, my family and I celebrated the holidays for the first time without either of our parents. My family is very close and we shared some special moments remembering our loved ones. I pray for so many others that also spent their Christmas without their loved ones for the first time as well.

Since being crowned your Classic Mrs. Global United International, I have had many wonderful events to participate in. I am very honored to represent a pageant system with this special cause. So many people I meet along the way express their appreciation for all that Global United is working towards.

As I finish this entry, I would like to leave you with a little something I read in a book I just finished. 'If every single person made it a rule that wherever you are, whenever you can, you will try to act a little kinder than is necessary—the world really would be a better place. And if you do this, if you act just a little kinder than is necessary, someone else, somewhere, someday, may recognize in you, in every single one of you, the face of God.'

God's Blessings on your New Year!

Jill Brown Classic Mrs. Global United International 2013

November 10, 2013

It has been about 3½ months since I was crowned your Classic Mrs. Global United and my reign has been remarkable. I'm so honored to have this opportunity to represent GU and more importantly, to work hard for the many children and their families that have been affected by cancer.

As I make my appearances and tell others what my title entails, I hear countless stories of children and families that are affected by this terrible disease. I have shared hugs, tears, and words of blessings for Global United and the work we are doing to spread awareness. I am also excited to have individuals that I have met along the way,  join GU and become warriors for the children.

May we all continue to work in our communities, states, and countries for our charities dear to our hearts, but even harder for the children fighting cancer.

Thanksgiving Blessings to all!

I write this, my last blog as Classic Ms. Global United, to the 2013-2014 Global United Pageant contestants. If you’re like me, now is the time when you are in full stress out mode- about packing, making sure you have just the right outfits, comfortable but cute shoes, an amazing scrapbook of your community service, and every little detail has been thought of, shopped for and readied. 
It is now that I encourage you, instead, to step back for a few minutes, and remember why you are in the Global United Pageant. Why this one rather than another one? You see, I was never a “pageant girl”. In fact, being in a pageant has always been the furthest thing from my mind. If you don’t know my story, please go to the Global United website and click on my photo. It will take you to it, where you will see that I have been on a journey over the past few years to change my life. Competing in this pageant last year was part of that journey. NEVER once did I think I would win. What I did instead was to enter this week being myself. For the most part I wore clothes I already had and didn’t lose my mind putting so much weight in how fancy my dresses were or if my shoes matched perfectly. In the end, I was given the talent award, Best Eveningwear and Best Interview, before having the beautiful crown placed on my head as I received my new title as Classic Ms. Global United. The judges’ made comments on my scoresheet that included “She has real and practical ideas that are already implemented and do-able plans for the future.” “She is the REAL DEAL. Very confident! GREAT eye contact!”, “AWESOME”, “well poised”, “working it!” and “So impressed with her”. And even while those things were said about me by the judges, other women that competed against me thought I shouldn’t have won. Please remember, none of the others are in the interview with you, none of them have reviewed your volunteer log, read your essay or seen your scrapbook. Be real. Be yourself. And never doubt that you CAN take home the crown. I wish you luck and can’t wait to meet you all!

Classic Ms. Global United 2012-2013 Lisa Stordahl <3

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Time Really Does Fly!

I can't believe how fast one year goes!
It feels like just yesterday that I was on stage in my pageant dress receiving my crown from Rose in tears not believing that I had won!
This has been an amazing year, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend it any other way then representing Global United Pageants as Miss Global United!
In the next few days as I get a chance to meet and get to know all the new contestants and the girls that will be running for my title, I hope that who ever takes my title and wears the crown wears it with pride because she was chosen to represent this pageant! :)


Here are a few pictures from some of my favorite events of this past year!

Top Left:
This is a picture of me volunteering for Kids n Kinship's Christian Elder Bike Memorial. I helped set up the event before the riders came back from a long bike journey that took weeks!!!! I played games with the kids, I even made a Thank you card which im showing in the picture!
Top Right:
This is also a picture of me volunteering for Kids n Kinship's Birthday Bash. I helped put together these yellow bags full of toys, books, and candy which will be distributed then later parents can get for there kids if they cant afford to get there kid a birthday present!
Bottom Left:
This is me volunteering for NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance for Mental Illness). I spent about an entire day sorting and packaging boxes full of games, toys, and cleaning supplies for all sorts of ages that would then end up getting delivered later that day to psychiatric hospitals.

 Sincerely, Miss Global United <3