Miss Arizona Jr. Preteen, Raina Donati cant believe 1 year has already passed - looks back!

I can't believe a year has already passed since I was crowned 2009 National American Miss Arizona Jr. Preteen!

I have had so much fun doing many events, including the City of Hope breast cancer walk, performing at the Autism Speaks fundraiser, the tea party for Child Help USA, the SSBTR walk, several events for Make A Wish Foundation, going to the Miss America Pageant in fabulous Las Vegas, the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Globe, Arizona where I was asked to sing the National Anthem, NAM Nationals, and several parades. And so much more...

I also donated 11" of my hair to Locks of Love and baked cookies for our country's air men and women, and I can't forget my amazing tour of Luke Air Force base.

Even though all of my experiences have been so wonderful, I would have to say the best part of all was gaining my "Royal Family", my beautiful sister queens Vanessa, Dylan, Kelly, Jessica and Gia. Those young ladies mean so much to me. Without them this year would not have been the same.

National American Miss has taught me so much and I would like to thank everyone who is involved in this organization.

Blessings to you all,

Raina Monique Donati

National American Miss Arizona Jr. Preteen

National Top 10 Semi-Finalist

Touring Luke Air Force Base was awesome!

I loved making cookies for others with my sister queens over Christmas

We participated in sooo many parades and walks! I loved giving back to my community!