Dexter, Missouri - Dexter's very own Lauren Thrower is working towards becoming the Miss America's Outstanding Teen. This year, Miss America Outstanding Teen Organization is teaming up with Children's Miracle Network to help kids in our community by raising much needed funds.

Sunday, March 17th, a Children's Miracle Fundraiser will be held at the Dexter High School. The money raised at the fundraiser will help benefit both Children's Miracle Network and the Miss America Outstanding Teen Scholarship Fund.

By attending the event, you will be helping Miss Lauren Thrower achieve her goals and also help out a great cause. Lauren has set a goal to raise $500.00. Let's help her meet and even surpass her goal!

Some events that will be going on next Sunday will be: live music, bake sale, face painting, auction by Fowler Auction Service, pictures with the queen by Cara Hill Photography, TEAM LAUREN t-shirts for sale, Wannabe DVD's, and D.A.R.E. with Lori O'Dell.

The local talents that will be performing live throughout the day are: Paul Wayne Pierce, Rebekah Northern, DHS Jazz Band, Buddy Heaton, Joseph Greer, Michaela Heaton, Matney Davis, Jera Hutchison, and Lauren Thrower.

Lauren would love to have your ongoing support by wearing her Team Lauren t-shirt as she continues her journey to the Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen pageant being held in Mexico, MO on June 7, 2013. If Lauren wins that title, she will then be competing for the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen.

You may purchase a sponsorship for $25 and receive a TEAM LAUREN T-shirt with your name printed on the back.

Team Lauren shirts are on sale for $15. With a Team Lauren Sponsorship of $25, it includes a t-shirt and your name printed on the back.

To place your order today and to make donations you may contact one of the following:

Lori Hawkins: 573-625-1190

Candy Miller: 573-614-2468

Amy Bryant: 573-624-1166

You can also make a donation online at the following website: https://www.aotee4kids.org/m.aspx?i=29368BAC62462FC41

This is a wonderful way to get involved in helping Lauren's dreams come true and also a way to help with a great fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network!

Again, the Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser will be held this Sunday, March 17, 2013. The event will start at 1:00 P.M. and continue until 5:00 P.M.

This will be an event-filled day you won't want to miss! There will be much entertainment throughout the day to be enjoyed by people of all ages!