Six well-known native contestants are paired with six skilled drag coaches as they create and embody an alter ego and compete for Miss Island Queen by elevating cash for Samuel’s Home.
The nonprofit group supplies housing in a nurturing setting for homeless girls, ladies and men with kids, and intact households; and supplies them with care coordination for his or her bodily, psychological, emotional and non secular well-being.
This 12 months’s groups embody Oren Polak and Q Mitch; Mike Kenna and Sushi; JD McManus and reigning Queen Mom Puddin’ Taine; Hailey Freeman and Erin Mckenna AKA Hugh Janus; Paul Murphy and Beatrix Dixie; and Kevin Lawson and Sasha Cox.
“I proceed to be blown away by this group and each single human that has competed, coached, donated, sponsored, attended and supported this occasion in any means,” mentioned Kirby Myers, occasion creator and producer, who additionally owns Kirby’s Closet boutique, 218 Whitehead St. “Due to them, we’ve got raised over $200,000 for Samuel’s Home up to now three years.
“Yearly, every group takes their fundraising efforts to the following stage,” mentioned Myers. “The groups have put collectively raffles for unimaginable premium resort stays, created specialty sundown sails, and are even drag skydiving. Each contestant and coach places their coronary heart and soul into this and it exhibits. It’s an unimaginable journey and an unforgettable present — all for a vital group that makes each greenback rely.”
Observe Miss Island Queen KW on Instagram and Fb for updates and go to samuelshouse.org to seek out info and make a donation.
The principle occasion will happen on the Key West Theater on Monday, Might 19, when the reigning Miss Island Queen Nick Doll (and Coach Sushi) passes the crown.