17-year-old Kylie Welch will represent the autism community in 2023 to spread awareness and acceptance across the nation.
Caldwell, Idaho — Caldwell’s 17-year-old Kylie Welch is the proud holder of the title of Miss Teen Idaho Voice for Autism. She loves promoting her awareness and acceptance and showing people all the amazing things people with autism can do.Kylie goes horseback riding, volunteers in her community, and spends time with her family. I love to spend
In December, the state of Alabama hosted the national Miss National Teen Voice for Autism contest. Kylie wanted to compete, but it was expensive to get there. Her family started Go Fund Me to raise money for the trip. People from our community donated and her parents attended. They were able to travel at the end of the month.
guess what? She won a national title! Kylie is now National Miss Her Voice with Autism and has a big year ahead of her.
“I feel great,” said Kylie. “This title means a lot to me because it gives me the opportunity to meet new people and share my awareness of autism not just locally but nationally!”
Kylie’s family is so proud of her and her mother has posted about her journey on Facebook.
“Honestly what I was feeling is that I am beyond proud. I am honored to call her my daughter,” said Debbie Welch. “Just watching her grow and become this confident young woman, spreading the word, shining that light and incredibly bright!”
Kylie has a message for all of us.
“No matter what your obstacles are, you can still be a beautiful and wonderful person,” Kylie said with a smile.
Her mom is very proud of the message.
“To know that you know she’s beautiful and wonderful with or without the crown,” Debbie said. I am very happy to be able to experience
Kylie is poised for her year as a national title holder, spreading awareness and inspiring people across the country.
“While I continue to represent the United States as the 2023 National Miss Voice for Autism, I would like to thank you for your love and support on this journey. There is a call for autism awareness,” Kylie said. rice field.
Kylie will reign throughout 2023, traveling quite a bit of time for speaking engagements and appearances at events. Her family started her Go Fund Me to help with her travel expenses.
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