Congratulations are in order for Caressa Cameron, a FBurg native and journalism student from VCU, for her recent win of Miss America. The 22 year old won out over 52 other competitors in categories ranging from a talent contest, evening wear, lifestyle & fitness in swimsuit, on stage question, and personal interview.
Miss Cameron wowed the judges (including Rush Limbaugh) with a rendition of Beyonce’s “Listen“, and also pushed parents to “…get our kids back outside, playing with sticks in the street like I did when I was little,” when questioned regarding physical fitness and childhood obesity. Along with the crown, she was awarded a $50K scholarship, and will represent the organization during her year long reign.
Cameron went on to accept the coveted position of “Spokesperson for IHOP’s National Pancake Day Celebration”, which kicks off Tuesday, February 23rd, from 7:00AM-10:00PM. IHOP will be giving away untold numbers of its ’signature’ pancakes (3 million were handed out last year), while hopefully raising $1.75 million for the Children’s Miracle Network through guest donations.
While raising millions for children is certainly an exceptional goal, we have to wonder if IHOP may not only be “America’s favorite restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner…”, and therefore perhaps one of the root causes of health concerns among overweight Americans. [Info]
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