Getting to Know Me

By Kalli Gregory

Hi! My name is Kalli Gregory and I am Miss Marion Popcorn Festival! I have had the privilege over the past ten months to travel the state of Ohio representing the WORLD'S LARGEST Popcorn festival! Marion is the Popcorn Capital of the world and is the only city to be home to a President (Warren G. Harding, 29th U.S. President) and a Miss America (Marylin Meseke, Miss America 1938). I am so blessed to represent such an incredible part of American history! 

This incredible title has led me back to the Miss Ohio Stage to highlight the incredible city that Marion is, while also advocating for a cause that is my mission in life. 

When I was in the sixth grade I made a promise to my brother, Trent, to teach the world what it really means to have cerebral palsy. This led to a statewide initiative called Trent's Triumph, that has changed the perspectives of over 75,000 people, I have had the privilege of Partnering with national organizations, raising thousands of dollars to help further research, and I have launched a free children’s activity to help teach those with cerebral palsy. My work with Trent's Triumph seeks to educate, amplify, and provide for those living with cerebral palsy all in honor of the incredible life of my brother Trent. 

I am currently a Senior Studying Neuroscience and Psychology at Bowling Green State University! This path was chosen because of my experience of having a brother with cerebral palsy. I know what those with Cerebral Palsy are capable of and I want to help other reach their fullest potential. Those with Cerebral Palsy are just like us, they just move differently! 

In my spare time I love to travel, Volunteer and create art! I even own my own art business called, Kalli's Creative Corner! 

I also love to dance! I've trained in nine different styles of dance with tap and contemporary being my favorite!

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Kalli Gregory is the current Miss Marion Popcorn Festival (OH). You can follow her on her Instagram.

This is her first guest blog for Section 36 Forevers.