Hamilton dementia awareness campaigner takes Miss Great Britain Glasgow crown
A dementia awareness campaigner from Hamilton has been crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow.
Twenty-year-old Jenna Kinnaird, an accounts assistant who volunteers for Kilbryde Hospice, triumphed among a bevy of beauties in the glitzy ceremony at Larkhall's Radstone Hotel on Friday.
Jenna raised hundreds of pounds for Dementia UK after her beloved gran's sudden diagnosis last Christmas and is passionate about using her platform to raise awareness of the heartbreaking disease.
The brunette stunner, who also competed in the pageant last year, has now secured a place in the Miss Great Britain national final in October.
Jenna, a former St John Ogilvie High School pupil, told Lanarkshire Live:"Standing in that top two and seeing how emotional my family were felt nothing short of a moment slowed down in time.
"I felt proud, proud of every single girl I have competed with. Altogether for our chosen charities we raised over £18,000. When you put us determined, hardworking girls in a room, change is made.
"Visiting my gran's care home was my first stop. I've always kept her updated with my pageant journey and her reaction was one I'll never forget - there was tears and laughter."
Jenna previously told how her family's lives were turned upside down when her gran's memory deteriorated and she was diagnosed with dementia at 71.
She now aims to educate others on the whole process that comes with it and how it not only affects the older generation, but young people too.
Jenna added: "For me my growth and progression from last year's heat already felt like a win, the pageant community welcomed me with open arms. We are all amazing women who are passionate to make change.
"The directors Olivia and Katie McPike truly want the best for every single girl and treat us all like family, they put on an amazing show and give every single girl the most amazing opportunities."
Jenna has now set her sights on the Miss Great Britain title as she bids for glory in the 80th anniversary finals this October.
She continued: "While the nerves are rushing I smile every time, and I'm overcome with a huge sense of proudness to be representing Glasgow. I know Olivia and Katie will have my back every step of the way.
"I'll always continue to spread the word of dementia and the information that people can access out there."
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