CHICAGO, IL (October 23, 2022) -Dr. Mary Jefferson believes in taking chances and doing what others are afraid to do. After all, she’s a Mississippi native and former Dallas resident who presently resides in Chicago. One loving honesty, carving new paths, expressing personal style, traveling, remaining industrious, marrying peace/health/joy, and staying creative, the 49-year-old was recently selected as a beauty competitor and now she’s asking for your help to win $40k.

Earlier this year, NewBeauty Magazine sent out a notice looking for women to compete in its “Fab Over 40” competition and help raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The winner will receive a two-page spread in the magazine, $40,000 cash and a spa trip.

“This is the first time I’ve ever done something like this, so it’s exciting and unnerving at the same time,” the middle of five said.

A former promotional model for companies including Proctor & Gamble and Match.com, Dr. Mary has also won 1^st Runner-Up in a beauty pageant and has served as an actress for Mary Kay’s “Pink Campaign.” The owner of multiple businesses, Dr. Mary is most popular for her work through BePublished.org where she helps writers become authors. The author of 49 works to date, she also has released three music CDs and is presently seeking to get her movie produced.

“All you have to do is verify your identity so they can be sure the vote is real, and it’s a done deal,” the award-winning designer and author said. “I need every vote I can get, so please ask the people in your circle to vote for me free of charge by verifying their identity through their Facebook account.”

Each day, people can vote once for Mary to help her get closer to the prize. This year’s competition started Monday, October 10^th and she was able to reach 1^st Place in her group, holding that spot for two days before dropping down to second place. On Thursday the 20^th, she was selected as one of the Top 20 to advance in the competition. She is presently in 5^th Place and is expected to go head-to-head with four other contestants for the final prize.

“I’m so thankful for everyone who has taken the time to vote for me and now I’m just trying to get those votes to keep increasing,” Dr. Mary said. “Winning this competition will allow me to finish what I began two years ago — developing my properties in Mississippi (for my retirement home) and Illinois (for a community performance park).”

Mary strongly advises anyone seeking to stay fabulous to minimize stress and get adequate rest while providing yourself the best care to look, feel and live fabulously. She also encourages women and young girls to cease the self-doubt, trust that you’re on the right path, and never feel the need to “settle for” anything you know is not right or inadequate.

While voting for her to advance from the Top 20, those supporting Dr. Mary hopes she remains in the Top 5 and finishes the competition in the 1^st Place position so she may take home this year’s prizes. If you’d like to show your support for Dr. Mary Jefferson, vote online now at votefab40.com/2022/dr-mary-jefferson.