Miss Military Star Keystone State Preteen: Sophia

03/21/2026

I guess I had a pull towards veterans all my life. 😂

Pictured here at the Gamble Mansion in FL.

I was 14 months old.

03/08/2026

In 2024, as child with cancer, I was the recipient of the 3rd Annual Terry Confer Memorial fundraiser.

I have been participating with my parents since then, to help collect donations to auction at the event. Tonight I would like to thank some of the people who helped me with donations.

My Mom and I went shopping at Finney's Chocolate Shope, as we do every year, and made our Easter basket for the raffle.

Then we stopped by Centerra Co-Op, and collected a Purina basket that they generously donated. As well as a wonderful wine and candle basket donated by Mary Fox.

Next we were excited to accept a wonderful gift certificate from the Holcomb family and JMJ Meat Locker, for a $100 Pork box.

Lastly, my Mom and I had fun making baskets with many of the things that brought me joy and comfort during my journey.

My platform for Miss Military Star is Cans for Wishes. As a wish recipient in 2023, I have made it my mission to collect cans to help others. I want to thank everyone that partnered with the 5th Annual Terry Confer Memorial, and brought in their bags of cans tonight. You not only blessed this years recipient, but are helping to make more wishes come true.

To date Cans for Wishes has collected $225,000 (I think) and have funded 45 wishes. This year in honor of America's 250th Anniversary, they wish to increase their total to $250,000, and their wish total to 50!

If you don't know this amazing organization, look them up and give them a follow. Just wanted to thank everyone and tell you all about these amazing things going on here in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.




Sophia's Warriors

02/13/2026

Sophia here, your 25/26 Miss Military Star Keystone State Pr***en!

I would love to send you information to advertise your business on a national platform in exchange for sponsoring me to help me get to Miss Military Star Nationals!

Personal sponsorships are also available!

Thank you for your time and consideration!!

02/12/2026

17 hours left to purchase delicious popcorn and support Sophia getting to Nationals in Harrisburg.

Thank you for your consideration!!

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

02/09/2026

Hi everyone!

FOUR DAYS ONLY!!

Sophia is participating in a popcorn fundraiser to help her raise funds to participate in Nationals for Miss Military Star!

Take a look below. It's supposed to be delicious!

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

12/13/2025

Today at 5,600 cemeteries across our great nation, many gathered at the same time, to honor our veterans.

This is my second year participating in Wreaths Across America, and each time was just as touching. There is something overwhelming about warm tears and an ice cold breeze across your face as the Taps are performed.

Many had to cancel volunteering today due to the winter storm. My mom and I visited as many veterans as we could, righting wreaths, saying their names aloud, and remembering their service.

I challenge you to make an effort to participate if you've never done so before.

10/09/2025

***The goal was met!!!**"

Hi all!

Last year as Miss Military Star Mountain Laurel Pr***en, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in Wreaths Across America. I learned what a privilege it is to honor our Veterans, with others in the community.

This year as Miss Military Star Keystone State, I am participating again!

I wanted to know if anyone would like to help us reach our goal of sponsoring 50 more wreaths for Venango cemetery veterans?

It's $17 to sponsor one. Would you like to help me? If you can't sponsor a wreath maybe you'd like to send a dollar or few and together we can sponsor one.

Let me know what you think! I'm looking forward to participating in this beautiful and touching ceremony, once again. I don't think I'll miss an opportunity going forward in my life to do so.

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/185929/Overview/?relatedId=0&fbclid=IwVERDUANVEtFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHk3E6449lsFngbeyVQBSY4LuD481laGZPAUmSasyQiP3ryGdXLQBA8rsdCsF_aem_JTb7q-2UJmpH6q8bd8Dx-Q

09/28/2025

Callaway is so special to me and I am so proud of her mission!

They were featured as one of our Blue Couch Bright Spots!

09/24/2025

Congratulations to my National sash sister!

Local teenager gaining national attention after winning pageant focused on raising awareness for Veterans https://share.google/tPRwKfBBruMvoQDJI

Alexa Loy of Wheeling, W.Va. was crowned Miss Military Star National Teen in a pageant competition honoring Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members, and is using her platform to raise awareness fo…

09/07/2025

Today I was excited to be visiting royalty at the Cans for Wishes pageant. As many of you know, I am a Cans for Wishes Wish kid and so being able to participate in this way was really fun for me!

Also, my Miss Military Star sister Queen Sarah Dailey was crowned Ms Cans for Wishes and I am excited to have her in my life, in this way for another year!

I like to think of myself and other children with life threatening illnesses as warriors in our own right and this is where my worlds meet!

Last but not least it was very hard and so wonderful to see my battle buddy Levi honored today with a new award being presented called Levi's Legacy. I'll forever hold him in my heart. I have attached our last picture together. 💜

08/06/2025

Come join me and my amazing sister Queens. This is truly a special group of people and it's been a wonderful time.