Ms. Michigan crowned Ms. Wheelchair America runner-up

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — 21 highly effective and galvanizing ladies competed in west Michigan for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America.

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Ali Ingersoll of Raleigh, North Carolina was topped the winner after the week-long competitors.

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Ali broke her neck in 2010 whereas diving within the Bahamas, the place she lived for many of her life.

She is paralyzed from the chest down, with little power in her arms.

Now, she’s a day dealer and assists folks in changing into self-advocates whereas navigating the irritating means of insurance coverage appeals.

Ali determined to take her story to and unfold her message on social media below the identify “Quirky Quad.” Now, there’s a documentary being made about her.

Ms. Michigan, Sarah Nassar of Dearborn, took second place with Ms. South Carolina, Ms. Arizona and Ms. Pennsylvania rounding out the highest 5.

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Congratulations to all of the fantastic ladies who competed!

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