Hello, my name is Kayla Mabe, Miss North Mankato. Heart disease runs deep in my family. My grandfather battled heart problems, and my aunt faces her own heart health challenges. Even more personal to me, my sister lives with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), a condition that affects her heart’s rhythm and requires constant awareness and care.
Seeing the people I love struggle with heart conditions has opened my eyes to just how important heart health is — especially for women, whose symptoms are often overlooked or misunderstood. That’s why I’m raising awareness and funds through the Go Red for Women campaign in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Miss America Scholarship Foundation. Through this powerful partnership, we’re not only raising funds for life-saving heart research but also for educational scholarships — helping young women across the country pursue their dreams. Together, we can support lifesaving research, empower women to know their risks, and fight for stronger, healthier hearts.
Every donation — no matter the size — makes a difference. Thank you for supporting a cause that means so much to me and my family. It is because of all of YOU that make this journey what it is. With that being said, I would be honored for you to vote for me as Miss Minnesota People’s Choice.
Thank you,
Kayla Mabe
Miss North Mankato 2025
The Miss Minnesota Scholarship Program, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an official state program of the Miss America Opportunity. Scholarships are administered by the Minnesota Educational Scholarship Foundation, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
