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I think it is so important to recognize that during my path to achieve a goal, that I have been blessed with may friends and family along the way that have believed in me and support me no matter what! As the Miss Florida competition is fast approaching I wanted to take time to highlight those friends, sponsors, organizations and even total strangers to send beautiful messages of how I have helped their child or loved one. Believe me not one goes unnoticed and is truly appreciated! This one goes out to #helpusgather otherwise known as HUG. This is an amazing organization that was started by Robin Lally in an effort to bring people with disabilities together and to include them in social activities. So many individuals with disabilities are not included. Thank you!❤❤❤❤❤@helpusgather #roadtomissfl #roadtothecrown #abilitybeyonddisabilities #boldandbright #missflamerica #missfl #missmanateeriver2019 #missamerica #missfloridapageant #missmanateeriver #wearenotsodifferent #rooting4Rachel #purpose #inclusion #diversity

A post shared by Rachel Barcellona (@rachelbarcellona) on Jun 6, 2019 at 7:13pm PDT

A University of South Florida student is set to be the first woman with autism to compete in the Miss Florida pageant.