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[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] March 14, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan had the honor of attending and serving as a judge at the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s 6th Annual Dance the Night Away benefit, where an impressive $1.3 million was raised to support individuals and families navigating a cancer diagnosis.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] March 11, 2026 — Miss America’s Teen 2026 Tess Ferm had the honor of attending and delivering a keynote address at the 2026 National Conference on Women’s Health in Washington, D.C., joining leaders and advocates focused on advancing women’s health and wellness

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] March 10, 2026 — During her year of service, Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan champions initiatives that uplift communities across the country—from Alaska to Maine. But few causes are closer to her heart than caring for animals. During a recent visit to West Palm Beach, Florida, the proud dog owner made a special stop at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the nation’s largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] March 9, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan attended the Promise Fund’s Major Donor Dinner and Award Celebration at Club Colette in Palm Beach, joining nearly 150 community leaders, philanthropists, and healthcare advocates dedicated to expanding access to lifesaving breast and cervical cancer care for women across Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin counties.

[COLUMBUS, OH] March 7, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan and Miss America’s Teen Tess Ferm reunited at Henri’s Cloud Nine, an official partner of the Miss America Organization, for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing with fans.

[BOSTON, MA] March 6, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan took center court at TD Garden on Friday night, performing the National Anthem ahead of the Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup in front of thousands of fans.