Tammy Wilber, Sigrid Lagreid, Meg Paulfen and Jannette Saxton all share May birthdays and are the recipients of the title of Miss Wheelchair Washington from 2006 through 2009. The organization promotes achievement, advocacy, and opportunity for all women.

Miss Wheelchair Washington's gather

They share May birthdays

By Patrick Robinson
05/17/2009

Four of the past Miss Wheelchair Washington's gathered at the home of the 2006 winner Tammy Wilber for a "Day of Beauty" on May 16.
They all share an unusual fact: all their birthdays are in May, so it was a joint birthday celebration too. The event takes place in Burien in February and is hosted by the Northwest Paralyzed Veterans Association.

The purpose of the organization Wilber said is to "promote achievement, advocacy, and opportunity for all women including the disabled. There are three criteria for entry. You must be between 21 and 60 years of age, have lived in the state for at least one year, and you use a wheelchair for your community access.

The four are Tammy Wilber (2006), Sigrid Lagreid (2007), Meg Paulfen (2008, and the current title holder Jannette Saxton. "We want to be 'roll' models, said Wilber.

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How do I find out more?

Submitted by Interested (not verified) on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 10:54am.

Great picture of the women! How do I find out more about the program/pageant ?...and is it Miss or Ms. ? Need more ariticles like this......Sick of hearing about people like Ms. California. These women probably have amazing stories!

What beautiful and

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Tue, 05/19/2009 - 5:58pm.

What beautiful and courageous ladies!