Indian-American Beauty Queen Raises a Million Dollars for 'Drug Awareness'

Washington, November 14, 2019:

Indian-American student and anti-bullying activist who was crowned Miss World America Washington, Shree Saini, is on a mission to raise $1 million for drug addiction and suicide prevention awareness.

23-year-old Shree Saini was also the winner of five awards at Miss World America 2019.

Saini is working together with organizations on the local, state and national levels to solve the drug-addiction epidemic.

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Reportedly, drug overdose takes 129 lives every day.

Saini mentioned that she has been speaking with school students to never start drug experimentation, so they can lead a life free of drug addiction.

Saini and her mother Ekta took part in a fundraising event that helped to raise $1 million to prevent deaths from a drug overdose. The funds are being raised through table sales, a silent and live auction, and individual donations.

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